Ray Corrigan
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ray "Crash" Corrigan (February 14, 1902 – August 10, 1976), born Raymond Benard, was an American actor most famous for appearing in B-Western movies. He also performed stunts and frequently appeared in a gorilla costume at both the beginning and end of his film career; Corrigan owned his own ape costume. In 1937, Corrigan purchased land in the Santa Susana Mountains foothills in Simi Valley and developed it into a movie ranch called "Corriganville." The movie ranch was used for location filming in film serials, feature films and television shows, as well as for the performance of live western shows for tourists. Bob Hope bought the ranch in 1966 and renamed it 'Hopetown,' it is now a Regional Park and nature preserve. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ray "Crash" Corrigan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ray Corrigan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ray Corrigan reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ray Corrigan's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Ray Corrigan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Fraidy Cat, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ray Corrigan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Corrigan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ray Corrigan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Bat Men of Africa | Bonga | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | It! The Terror from Beyond Space | It | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hook a Crook | Gorilla (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hot Ice | Gorilla | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Apache Ambush | Hank Calvin | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fraidy Cat | Gorilla (archive footage) (unconfirmed) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Trail of Robin Hood | Crash Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Forbidden Jungle | Gege - the Gorilla (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Adventures of Sir Galahad | One-Eye (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Microspook | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Lost Tribe | Simba the Gorilla (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Tall, Dark and Gruesome | Gorilla (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Monster and the Ape | Thor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Bullets and Saddles | Crash Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Black Market Rustlers | 'Crash' Corrigan (as Ray 'Crash' Corrigan) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Cowboy Commandos | Crash Corrigan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Land of Hunted Men | 'Crash' Corrigan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Dizzy Detectives | Bonzo the Gorilla (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Texas Trouble Shooters | 'Crash' Corrigan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rock River Renegades | Crash Corrigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder River Feud | Crash Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Underground Rustlers | Crash Corrigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tonto Basin Outlaws | Crash Corrigan (as Ray 'Crash' Corrigan) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Saddle Mountain Roundup | Crash Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Fugitive Valley | Crash Corrigan (as Ray 'Crash' Corrigan) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Wrangler's Roost | Crash Corrigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tumbledown Ranch In Arizona | 'Crash' Corrigan (as Ray 'Crash' Corrigan) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Trail of the Silver Spurs | Crash Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Trailing Double Trouble | Ray 'Crash' Corrigan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Range Busters | 'Crash' Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | New Frontier | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Wyoming Outlaw | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Night Riders | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Heroes of the Hills | Tucson Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Three Missing Links | The Gorilla (Naba) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Riders of the Black Hills | Tucson Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Outlaws of Sonora | Tucson Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Call The Mesquiteers | 'Tucson' Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wild Horse Rodeo | Tucson Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Trigger Trio | Tucson Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Heart of the Rockies | Tucson Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Come on, Cowboys | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Hit the Saddle | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Riders of the Whistling Skull | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Three Mesquiteers | Tucson Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Flash Gordon | Orangopoid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Leathernecks Have Landed | Officer of the Day (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Darkest Africa | Bonga / Samabi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mutiny on the Bounty | Able Bodied Seaman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Tarzan the Ape Man | Ape (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Ray Corrigan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ray Corrigan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Corrigan is "Fraidy Cat" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ray Corrigan acted in?
Ray Corrigan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ray Corrigan?
Other notable films include "Hook a Crook", "Tonto Basin Outlaws", and "Black Market Rustlers".