Don Collier
Biography
Donald Mounger Collier was an American actor born in Santa Monica, California, on October 17, 1928, and he passed away on September 13, 2021, at the age of 92. He was best known for his work in Western films and for appearing in various television shows. His television credits include the NBC programs The High Chaparral, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and Outlaws, where he played Marshal Will Foreman. Additional acting credits associated with his career include roles in projects such as The Sacketts, War and Remembrance, and Little House on the Prairie. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he accumulated a total of 44 known acting credits.
Career overview
Donald Mounger Collier was an American actor born in Santa Monica, California, on October 17, 1928. Throughout his career, he became best known for his work in Western films and television productions. His television credits include appearances on several notable NBC shows, specifically featuring in The High Chaparral, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and Outlaws, where he played Marshal Will Foreman. Additional acting credits associated with his career include projects such as The Sacketts, War and Remembrance, and Little House on the Prairie. During his active years in the entertainment industry, Collier accumulated a total of 44 known acting credits across film and television. He passed away on September 13, 2021, at the age of 92.
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Full Filmography
48 titles- No Name and Dynamite (2022) as Angus
- Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws (2019)
- Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (1994) as Sheriff at Dillion Ranch
- Tombstone (1993) as High Roller
- Telling Secrets (1993) as Sgt. Barnett
- Benefit of the Doubt (1993) as Charlie
- Renegade (1992) as Clint the Rancher
- Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992) as Sheriff Tom, Tombstone
- Living a Lie (1991) as Sheriff
- El Diablo (1990) as Jake
- Kid (1990) as Clarke
- The Young Riders (1989)
- The Young Riders (1989) as William Tompkins, Shop Keeper
- The Cellar (1989) as Sheriff
- War and Remembrance (1988) as Russ Carton
- Once Upon a Texas Train (1988) as Warden
- Highway to Heaven (1984) as Jake
- The Winds of War (1983) as Russell Carton
- September Gun (1983) as Sheriff Mills
- Highway Honeys (1982) as Cannonball Shepherd
- The Sacketts (1979) as L.P. Seeker
- The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (1979) as Frank Dalton
- Mr. Horn (1979) as Mr. Nickell
- Mr. Horn (1979) as Mr. Nickell
- Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978) as Tim
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Sheriff
- Key West (1973) as Chief Jim Miller
- The Waltons (1972)
- The Undefeated (1969) as Goodyear
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Mr. Bara
- 5 Card Stud (1968) as Rowan
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Sam Butler
- Hondo (1967)
- The War Wagon (1967) as Shack
- El Dorado (1966) as Deputy Joe Braddock
- Incident at Phantom Hill (1966) as Drum
- Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966) as Andy Lowell
- Branded (1965)
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Detective Sgt. Newsome
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Luke Adams
- The Virginian (1962) as Marshal Cass
- Safe at Home! (1962) as Ken Lawton
- Outlaws (1960) as Deputy Marshal Will Foreman
- Seven Ways from Sundown (1960) as Duncan
- Twelve Hours to Kill (1960) as Andy
- Perry Mason (1957) as Peter Hayes
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Price
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Eli Baines
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What movies or TV shows is Don Collier best known for?
Don Collier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tombstone (1993), Full Metal Jacket (1987), Kid (1990), Will Penny (1967).
When and where was Don Collier born?
Don Collier was born on October 17, 1928 in Santa Monica, California, USA. They passed away on September 13, 2021.
How many credits does Don Collier have?
Don Collier has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2022.
What is Don Collier's background in cinema and television?
Donald Mounger Collier was an American actor born in Santa Monica, California, on October 17, 1928, and he passed away on September 13, 2021, at the age of 92. He was best known for his work in Western films and for appearing in various television shows. His television credits include the NBC programs The High Chaparra...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- War and Remembrance (1988) as Russ Carton — aged about 59
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Sheriff — aged about 45
- Perry Mason (1957) as Peter Hayes — aged about 28
- Tombstone (1993) as High Roller — aged about 64
- The Sacketts (1979) as L.P. Seeker — aged about 50
- The Young Riders (1989) — aged about 60
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