Gary Collins
Gary Ennis Collins (April 30, 1938 – October 13, 2012) was an American movie, television, radio, stage, voice actor, and television host. He is known for his roles in The Sixth Sense, Angel in my Pocket, The Wackiest Ship in the Army, Born Free, Hangar 18, and in The Home Show. He is also known for being the host of Miss America from 1982 through 1990. He has won an Emmy Award for Best Television Host in 1983.
Collins guest-starred on dozens of television shows since the 1960s, including Perry Mason, The Virginian, Hawaii Five-O, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Love Boat, Charlie's Angels, Friends, and JAG.
Collins was born on April 30, 1938 in Venice, California.[1] Collins was raised in Biloxi, Mississippi. He studied at Santa Monica City College. He was married to Susan Lechman from 1964 until they divorced in 1967. Then he was married to Mary Ann Mobley from 1967 until his death in 2012. Collins died on the morning of October 13, 2012 in Biloxi, Mississippi[2] from natural causes, aged 74.[3]
References
change- ↑ Gary Collins Biography (1938-2012)
- ↑ Harris, Donna (October 13, 2012). "Actor Gary Collins dies in Biloxi". The Sun Herald. Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
- ↑ "TV Actor and Host Gary Collins Dies at 74". ShavarRoss.com. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
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