Richard Collier
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Richard Collier is, by now, a veteran American actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. The role of Pepper Boyd in 'Christine' is the one that keeps being brought up. 'Blazing Saddles' belongs on any short list of his work. The first screen credit dates from 1954. The filmography leans toward comedy. The career now covers more than 72 years.
Richard Collier
23 Movies
14 Series
Richard Collier is, by now, a veteran American actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. The role of Pepper Boyd in 'Christine' is the one that keeps being brought up. 'Blazing Saddles' belongs on any short list of his work. The first screen credit dates from 1954. The filmography leans toward comedy. The career now covers more than 72 years.
Movies
Plays Pepper Boyd
Christine
1983
Plays Dr. Sam Johnson
Blazing Saddles
1974
Plays Vandergelder's Barber
Hello, Dolly!
1969
Plays McKinney
Imitation of Life
1959
Plays Mr. Kagle
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
1962
Plays Ticket Seller
Blackbeard's Ghost
1968
Plays Nathan Potter
The Cheyenne Social Club
1970
Plays Transient in Subway
Eve of Destruction
1991
Plays Hotel Desk Clerk
The Hangman
1959
Plays Sidney
A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed
1958
Plays Photographer
The Revolt of Mamie Stover
1956
Plays Peddler
Good Times
1967
Plays Joshua White
The No Mercy Man
1973
TV Shows
Plays Mr. Simmons
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
Plays Harry
Mayberry R.F.D.
1968
Plays Mr. Pinkley
Hey, Jeannie!
1956
Plays Man
Petticoat Junction
1963
Plays Library Assistant
Here's Lucy
1968
Plays Tie Salesman
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays Otto Puffendorfer
Batman
1966
Plays Mr. Grisson
Kung Fu
1972
Plays Syme
Cheyenne
1955
Plays Oedipus Buck
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Plays Balding Bespectacled Employee
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Plays Phil Weiler
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Plays Waiter
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
Plays Mr. Trumbridge
The Gale Storm Show
1956
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Eve of Destruction
Full Filmography
Eve of Destruction
Transient in Subway
1991
Film
Christine
Pepper Boyd
1983
Film
Quincy, M.E.
Phil Weiler · 1 episode
1978
TV
Blazing Saddles
Dr. Sam Johnson
1974
Film
Kung Fu
Mr. Grisson · 1 episode
1973
TV
The No Mercy Man
Joshua White
1973
Film
Here's Lucy
Library Assistant · 1 episode
1970
TV
The Cheyenne Social Club
Nathan Potter
1970
Film
Mayberry R.F.D.
Mr. Carver · 1 episode
1969
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richard Collier still alive?
Richard Collier passed away on March 11, 2000 at age 80.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Collier?
Richard Collier is best known for roles in Christine, Blazing Saddles, Hello, Dolly!.
How many movies has Richard Collier been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1954), Richard Collier has appeared in 23 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Richard Collier's first movie?
The career of Richard Collier began with Suddenly (1954).
What is Richard Collier's most recent movie or series?
Richard Collier's most recent release is Eve of Destruction, which premiered on January 18, 1991.
What TV shows has Richard Collier appeared in?
On television, Richard Collier has appeared in Batman, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Kung Fu, The Andy Griffith Show.
Richard Collier
1919-06-13 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Richard Collier is, by now, a veteran American actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. The role of Pepper Boyd in 'Christine' is the one that keeps being brought up. 'Blazing Saddles' belongs on any short list of his work. The first screen credit dates from 1954. The filmography leans toward comedy. The career now covers more than 72 years.