Gary Collins (actor)

Infobox actor
name=Gary Collins

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birthname=Gary Ennis Collins
birthdate=birth date and age|1938|4|30|mf=n
birthplace=Venice, California, United States
spouse=Mary Ann Mobley (1967-present)
Susan Lachman (1964-1967) (divorced)
emmyawards=Outstanding Host Or Hostess In A Talk Or Service Series
For: 'Hour Magazine' (1980) - 'Won'
awards=Hollywood Walk of Fame

Gary Ennis Collins (born April 30, 1938) is an American film and television actor.

Early life & career

Collins was born in Venice, California to a waitress/factory worker mother. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/57/Gary-Collins.html Gary Collins Biography (1938-) ] ] He served in the U.S. Army in Europe. He is known for his roles in the 1970 film "Airport", in the 1966 television series "The Iron Horse", and for starring in the 1972 television series "The Sixth Sense" as parapsychologist Dr. Michael Rhodes and in the 1974 television series "Born Free" as wildlife conservationist George Adamson.

Later in his career, Collins hosted a few television talk shows, including "Hour Magazine" & "The Home Show". In 1993 during a segment about influenza vaccines, a physician guest mistakenly gave Sarah Purcell an injection with the same needle used on cohost Collins. Collins left during the show to undergo blood tests to determine his HIV and hepatitis status, which turned out to be negative.

Collins had been hosting the television infomercial "Winning in the Cash Flow Business" with Russ Dalbey since 2001.

Personal life

Collins has been married to Miss America, Mary Ann Mobley, since 1967 and their daughter, Mary Clancy Collins, is Senior Vice President of Development for MGM Television. He was previously married to Susan Peterson with whom he has two other children (Guy William Collins and Melissa "Mimi" Collins).

Since 2002, Collins has also been charged with two DUIs. At a trial for his first DUI, Collins was found not guilty.

The second incident occurred on October 23, 2007, when Collins was involved in an accident caused by another motorist. The collision caused Collins' car to collide with two cars parked on the side of the street. Responding police officers reportedly smelled alcohol on Collins' breath and initiated a field sobriety test. He was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor driving under the influence. [ [http://www.tmz.com/2007/10/24/tv-legend-gary-collins-busted-for-dui-smash-up/ TV Legend Gary Collins Busted for DUI Smash Up - TMZ.com ] ] According to police Collins "was not at fault in the accident. The other motorist failed to yield to oncoming traffic and collided with Collins' vehicle." [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071025/ap_en_tv/people_gary_collins;_ylt=AomWsluAZhZ9NEwAXqer5.9xFb8C] Police determined that 89-year-old Warren Gates, the other driver, caused the crash by failing to stop at a red light. Gates subsequently died of his injuries in a local hospital on December 7, 2007.

The day before, December 6, Collins pleaded no contest to DUI charges stemming from the October 2007 incident and was sentenced to 4 days in jail. He was also sentenced to 4 years of probation, fined $500, and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service. He must also pay restitution to the victims, enroll in an 18-month alcohol education program and attend 26 A.A. meetings -- at least two per week. [ [http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=287540&GT1=7703 Gary Collins Gets 4 Days in Jail for DUI - MSN TV News ] ]

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External links

*imdb name|0004833|name=Gary Collins
*tvtome person|id=3995|name=Gary Collins

Persondata
NAME= Collins, Gary
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= Collins, Gary Ennis
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Actor
DATE OF BIRTH=April 30, 1938
PLACE OF BIRTH=Venice, California, United States
DATE OF DEATH=
PLACE OF DEATH=