Jack Collins was an American actor who is best known for The Towering Inferno, The Sting, and Pete’s Dragon. Born on August 24, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York, he passed away on January 31, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Jack Collins was originally named John Richard Collins. Very little is publicly known about his personal and family life, but his career spanned several decades in the entertainment industry, where he made notable appearances in both film and television.
Career Highlights
Collins had a diverse acting career, making memorable appearances in popular shows such as Bewitched, where he played a client for McMahon and Tate, and The Brady Bunch, where he portrayed Mr. Phillips, Mike Brady’s boss. Additionally, he was featured in the sitcom Occasional Wife as Max Brahms. His talent allowed him to take on various roles across different genres in film and television.
Death and Legacy
Jack Collins died on January 31, 2005, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to the film and television industry are remembered by fans and colleagues alike, and his performances remain a part of entertainment history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Towering Inferno | 1974-12-14 | Mayor Ramsay |
| The Other | 1972-05-24 | Mr. P.C. Pretty |
| The Sting | 1973-12-25 | Duke Boudreau |
| The Nest | 1988-05-13 | Shakey Jake |
| I Was a Mail Order Bride | 1982-12-14 | Archibald Tucker |
| Get to Know Your Rabbit | 1972-06-07 | Mr. Reese |
| The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang | 1979-11-20 | Poker Player |
| Rock Rock Rock! | 1956-12-26 | Father |
| Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase | 1981-07-12 | Sgt. Squire |
| Death Car on the Freeway | 1979-09-24 | Bobby |
| The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald | 1977-09-30 | Judge Claymore |
| Goin’ Coconuts | 1978-10-06 | Charlie |
| Flood! | 1977-06-05 | Jack Spangler |
| Death Sentence | 1974-10-02 | Willis Wright |
| Trial Run | 1969-01-18 | Henry Wycoff |
| Linda Lovelace for President | 1975-03-01 | Honest John |
| Emperor of the North | 1973-05-23 | Dispatcher (uncredited) |
| The Sex Symbol | 1974-09-17 | Ted Brown |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | J. Stedman Edgecomb |
| Bewitched | 1964-09-17 | Mr. Gregson |
| Occasional Wife | 1966-09-13 | Max Brahms |
| The Addams Family | 1964-09-18 | Dr. Bird |
| The Odd Couple | 1970-09-24 | Brother Samuel |
| The Odd Couple | 1970-09-24 | Albert |
| I Dream of Jeannie | 1965-09-18 | General Hadley |
| Barbary Coast | 1975-09-08 | Butler |
| Dallas | 1978-04-02 | Russell Slater |
| The Rockford Files | 1974-09-13 | Frank Martin / Finn O’Herlihy |
| The Rockford Files | 1974-09-13 | Victor Kreski |
| The Rockford Files | 1974-09-13 | Dr. Wetherford |
| Adam-12 | 1968-09-21 | Mr. Purdy |
| Petticoat Junction | 1963-09-24 | Hubert Thatcher |
| The Lucy Show | 1962-10-01 | Rocky |
| The Lucy Show | 1962-10-01 | Ernie Williams |
| Here’s Lucy | 1968-09-23 | Johnson |
| Here’s Lucy | 1968-09-23 | Mr. Phillips |
| Here’s Lucy | 1968-09-23 | Curt |
| Here’s Lucy | 1968-09-23 | Dr. Proctor |
| Here’s Lucy | 1968-09-23 | Arthur Collins |
| Here’s Lucy | 1968-09-23 | Harvey Stevens |