Rufus Collins
Known for Acting · 20 credits
- Born
- 1935-08-11
- Died
- 1996-10-04
- Place of birth
- New York, New York
Biography
Rufus Collins was a member of the renowned experimental theatre troupe, The Living Theatre, in the late 1960s and studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England, with a background in dance. In 1972, he was the choreographer for Robert Stigwood's U.K. stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar where he worked briefly with Richard O'Brien. Lasting friendship with various persons lead to his appearance in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975 and Shock Treatment in 1981. Collins' next project had him join with Jim Sharman and Brian Thomson as director of their stage version Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He followed that up by directing a revival of Hair. Rocky Horror fans may be amused to know he appeared in "The Hunger" with Susan Sarandon and Clifford DeYoung. Collins also appeared in a number of Andy Warhol films, including "Kiss."
Known For
TV Shows (4)
Movies (16)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
1975
as The Transylvanians (uncredited)
The Hunger
1983
as Charlie Humphries
Kiss
1963
as Self
Britannia Hospital
1982
as Odingu: The Radicals
Shock Treatment
1981
as Neely's Camera Crew
Heads
1969
as Self
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
1965
as Self
Batman Dracula
1964
Couch
1964
as Self
Screen Test #3
1966
as Self (uncredited)
Screen Test: Rufus Collins
1964
as Himself
Soap Opera
1964
The Brig
1964
as Prisoner No.3
Naomi and Rufus Kiss
1964
Summer of Secrets
1976
as Bob
Fu
1964
About Rufus Collins
Rufus Collins was a member of the renowned experimental theatre troupe, The Living Theatre, in the late 1960s and studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England, with a background in dance. In 1972, he was the choreographer for Robert Stigwood's U.K. stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar where he worked briefly with Richard O'Brien. Lasting friendship with various persons lead to his appearance in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975 and Shock Treatment in 1981. Collins' next project had him join with Jim Sha… With 20 credits spanning from 1963 to 1983, Rufus Collins has appeared in 16 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Rufus Collins Movies
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) — as The Transylvanians (uncredited)
- The Hunger (1983) — as Charlie Humphries
- Kiss (1963) — as Self
- Britannia Hospital (1982) — as Odingu: The Radicals
- Shock Treatment (1981) — as Neely's Camera Crew
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