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Richard Collins

American producer, director and screenwriter (1914-2013) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 98

Richard J. Collins was an American producer, director and screenwriter prominent in Hollywood during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He worked on several notable television programs including Bonanza, General Electric Theater, Matlock and Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre.

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2013Died14 February 20131993Diagnosis: MurderSeries, Writer1980The ContenderSeries, CreatorLife, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the ApesFilm, 1980Writer1978The ImmigrantsSeries, Writer, Creator1977The Rhinemann ExchangeSeries, Writer1976Territorial MenFilm, Producer1960Pay or Die!Film, Writer1959Edge of EternityFilm, Writer1957My Gun Is QuickFilm, Writer1956Invasion of the Body SnatchersFilm, Writer1955Cult of the CobraFilm, Writer1954Riot in Cell Block 11Film, Writer1953China VentureFilm, Writer1946Little GiantFilm, Writer1943Don't Be a Sucker!Film, Director, Writer1941Lady ScarfaceFilm, Writer1940One Crowded NightFilm, Writer1939Rulers of the SeaFilm, Writer1914Born20 July 1914

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He was married to actress Dorothy Comingore from 1939 until 1945. One of the characters in the film Guilty by Suspicion was based on his character although he and Dorothy Comingore were long divorced before the HUAC hearings.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 2013 · aged 98