Ray Collins

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.

Ray Collins's screen work to date leans strongly toward Drama and Romance, a consistent thread across his credits so far.

Ray Collins's most notable role to date came in Citizen Kane (1941), where he played Jim W. Gettys. He also appeared in Touch of Evil (1958) as District Attorney Adair. Most recently appeared in The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) as Mr. Milton.

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