Winnie Collins was an American actress who is best known for Route 66, The Yellow Mask, and The Red Skelton Hour. She was born on October 19, 1911, in Schenectady, New York, and passed away on December 18, 1986, in Birmingham, Michigan.
Personal and Family Life
Winnie Collins was married to Dean Fiske Coffin from April 5, 1934, until her death. Together, they had five children, including actor Frederick Coffin. She also had a close connection with her family, which included three sons and a daughter, and was the mother-in-law of Barbara Monte-Britton.
Death and Legacy
Winnie Collins died from pulmonary disease on December 18, 1986. Her contributions to film and television have left a lasting impact, particularly through her well-known roles in various TV shows and movies. She is remembered not only for her talent as an actress but also for her family legacy, especially through her son Frederick.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Adam-12 | 1971–1972 | Mrs. Ruth Fowler, Mrs. Kovacs, Mrs. Sullivan (as Winifred Coffin) |
| Now You See Him, Now You Don’t | 1972 | Secretary (uncredited) |
| The Doris Day Show | 1971 | Agnes, Clara Bixby (as Winifred Coffin) |
| The Million Dollar Duck | 1971 | Agitated Woman Driver (uncredited) |
| The Debbie Reynolds Show | 1970 | Grandma Morton (as Winifred Coffin) |
| My Three Sons | 1970 | Effie Springer (as Winifred Coffin) |
| Lancer | 1970 | Anne ‘Gus’ Guthrie (as Winifred Coffin) |
| The Beverly Hillbillies | 1970 | Mrs. Bertha Hewes (as Winifred Coffin) |
| This Is the Life | 1969 | (as Winnie Coffin) |
| The High Chaparral | 1968 | Woman #1 (as Winifred Coffin) |
| The Red Skelton Hour | 1968 | Mother-in-Law — Silent Spot (as Winifred Coffin) |
| Death Valley Days | 1966 | Bessie Brenner (as Winifred Coffin) |
| Petticoat Junction | 1966 | Mrs. Jessop (as Winnie Coffin) |
| Perry Mason | 1965 | Willa Saint Sutton (as Winifred Coffin) |
| Bonanza | 1965 | Widow Smith, Edna Brown (as Winnie Coffin) |