Ray Collins
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Ray Bidwell Collins (December 10, 1889 – July 11, 1965) was an American character actor in stock and Broadway theatre, radio, films, and television. With 900 stage roles to his credit, he became one of the most successful actors in the developing field of radio drama. A friend and associate of Orson Welles for many years, Collins went to Hollywood with the Mercury Theatre company and made his feature-film debut in Citizen Kane, as Kane's ruthless political rival. Collins appeared in more than 75 films and had one of his best-remembered roles on television, as the irascible Lieutenant Arthur Tragg on the television series Perry Mason.
Best Ray Collins Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Collins's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ray Collins.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | I'll Give My Life | John Bradford | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Touch of Evil | District Attorney Adair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Solid Gold Cadillac | Alfred Metcalfe | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Never Say Goodbye | Dr. Bailey | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Desperate Hours | Sheriff Masters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Kid from Left Field | Fred F. Whacker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Desert Song | Gen. Birabeau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Column South | Storey | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation | Jonathan Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Invitation | Warren Pritchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Racket | Mortimer Welsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Reunion in Reno | Judge Thomas Kneeland | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm | Jonathan Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Summer Stock | Jasper G. Wingait | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Reformer and the Redhead | Commodore Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Kill the Umpire | Jonah Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Paid in Full | Dr. Fredericks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Free For All | A B Blair | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Heiress | Jefferson Almond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Fountainhead | Roger Enright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | It Happens Every Spring | Alfred Greenleaf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Command Decision | Maj. Desmond Lansing | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Good Sam | Rev. Daniels | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Man from Colorado | Big Ed Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Homecoming | Lt. Col. Avery Silver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | A Double Life | Victor Donlan | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer | Dr. Matt Beemish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Trail Street | Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Best Years of Our Lives | Mr. Milton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Two Years Before the Mast | Gordon Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Boys' Ranch | Davis Banton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Miss Susie Slagle's | Dr. Elijah Howe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Up Goes Maisie | Mr. Floyd Henderickson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Leave Her to Heaven | Glen Robie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Hidden Eye | Phillip Treadway | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Roughly Speaking | John Chase Randall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Seventh Cross | Wallau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Hitler Gang | Cardinal von Faulhaber | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Main Street Today | Otis Bird | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | See Here, Private Hargrove | Brodie S. Griffith | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Madame Curie | Lecturer (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Whistling in Brooklyn | Grover Kendall | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Salute to the Marines | Col. John Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Crime Doctor | Dr. John Carey | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Slightly Dangerous | Snodgrass | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Human Comedy | Mr. Macauley | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Highways by Night | Ben Van Steel, Tommy's Uncle | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Jack Amberson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Citizen Kane | Jim W. Gettys | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men | Mayor (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ray Collins - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ray Collins?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Collins is "Miss Susie Slagle's" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ray Collins acted in?
Ray Collins has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ray Collins?
Other notable films include "Citizen Kane", "Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men", and "The Best Years of Our Lives".