Jess Collins was an American actor who is best known for his roles in In Between (1955) and The 40 and 1 Nights (1961).
Personal and Family Life
Burgess Collins, known as Jess Collins, was born on August 6, 1923, in Long Beach, California. He lived with renowned poet Robert Duncan from 1951 until Duncan’s passing in 1988. Their home in San Francisco was shared with independent filmmaker Stan Brakhage, who lived in the flat below them from 1954 to 1956.
Death and Legacy
Jess Collins passed away on January 2, 2004, in San Francisco, California. His contributions to the arts, both as an actor and collaborator with prominent figures in the arts, remain significant in the cultural history of the time.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| In Between | 1955 | Actor |
| The 40 and 1 Nights | 1961 | Actor |