Roy Michael Collins (21 May 1922 – 25 December 1979) was an English television actor. He appeared in many British television series and films, which include Quatermass II, The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel, The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Avengers, No Hiding Place, Emergency Ward 10, Z-Cars, Goldfinger, The Saint, Danger Man, The Newcomers, Bear Island and others.
It was later revealed that he did most of the uncredited English-language dubbing for Gert Fröbe's appearances in many of his films such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Goldfinger.
He died of cancer on Christmas Day 1979, at the age of 57.
Acting credits Title Year Role NotesThe Kid from Brooklyn1946DancerFilm, UncreditedBBC Sunday-Night Theatre1953–19551st Operative / Ted Wheatcroft / American journalist / Nathan5 episodesThe Gentle Falcon1954Leader of the search partyEpisode: "The Cry of the Falcon"The King's Square1955Charles FitzsinclairTV filmQuatermass II1955ThompsonEpisode: "The Mark"Sixpenny Corner1955–1956Dr. Tim O'Shea3 episodesLilli Palmer Theatre1956Second GuardEpisode: "The Old Man of the Air"The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel1956Second Soldier / Messenger2 episodesThe Condemned1956TV filmNom-de-Plume1956ColeridgeEpisode: "The Counting-House Clerk"The Battle of the River Plate1956Chief Yeoman, HMS AjaxFilm, UncreditedWithout Love1956PC JacksonTV filmThe Adventures of Robin Hood1956Man-at-armsEpisode: "The Trap"The Long Arm1956DetectiveFilm, UncreditedTown on Trial1957P.C. BakerFilm, UncreditedBoyd Q.C.1957BriggsEpisode: "The Open and Shut Case"The Steel Bayonet1957Stretcher bearerFilmMiracle in Soho1957Lorry DriverFilmTreasure Island1957Harry7 episodesHell Drivers1957DriverFilm, UncreditedCampbell's Kingdom1957WorkerFilm, UncreditedIll Met by Moonlight1957SeamanFilm, UncreditedEducated Evans1958Tom RockettEpisode: "Private Wire"Starr and Company1958Johnson3 episodesThe Square Peg1958Paratroop Drop MasterFilm, UncreditedA Night to Remember1958CrewmanFilm, UncreditedITV Play of the Week1958–1962Chick / Pugnacious Collier / Cave3 episodesBeyond This Place1959Detective Sergeant TrevorFilmThe Heart of a Man1959DirectorFilm, UncreditedITV Television Playhouse1959Charlie JacksonEpisode: "The Lean Years"Garry Halliday1959Inspector Franks7 episodesEpilogue to Capricorn1959Detective Inspector Mayo2 episodesNaked Fury1959Detective SergeantFilmDial 9991959Driver3 episodesSaturday Playhouse1960Sergeant BolamEpisode: "Conflict at Kalanadi"Sink the Bismarck!1960Lookout - Second DestroyerFilm, UncreditedSkyport1960Saunders1 episodeCaught in the Net1960ArnoldFilmThe Old Pull 'n Push1960Percy Miller2 episodesArmchair Theatre1960–1963PC Robinson / First Policeman2 episodesAlcoa Presents: One Step Beyond1961InspectorEpisode: "The Tiger"The Devil's Daffodil1961Mr. OsborneFilm, UncreditedNightfall at Kriekville1961Police SergeantTV filmThe Escape of R.D.71961Detective Sergeant Brady2 episodesA Chance of Thunder1961Powell4 episodesThe Court Martial of Major Keller1961WhiteFilmThe Man in the Back Seat1961Police OfficerFilm, UncreditedThe Avengers1961–1962Detective Sergeant / Technician2 episodesNo Hiding Place1961–1963Sergeant Clay / Bill Rogers2 episodesThe Secret Thread1962InspectorTV filmLooking About1962TattersallEpisode: "Oakapple Day"Play It Cool1962Mechanic #2Film, UncreditedSilent Evidence1962PC SnowEpisode: "The Chosen Instrument"BBC Sunday-Night Play1962Inspector Dede / Anderson2 episodesA Prize of Arms1962LeighFilm, UncreditedThe Sword in the Web1962PolicemanEpisode: "The British Pilot"Debbie Go Home1962PolicemanTV ShortEmergency Ward 101962–1963Inspector Harris3 episodesBootsie and Snudge1963Episode: "Silence in Court"The Very Edge1963PolicemanFilmMaupassant1963Prussian OfficerEpisode: "War"Z-Cars1963Gould / Abraham Dancy2 episodesDixon of Dock Green1963–1964Harold Fuller / Mr. Hope2 episodesIt's Dark Outside1964KletzEpisode: "A Case for Identification"Detective1964Sergeant SummersEpisode: "End of Chapter"Melissa1964Man at garage / George Antrobus2 episodesFestival1964PolicemanEpisode: "Police"Taxi!1964Sergeant Nobby ClarkeEpisode: "Two-Five-Two"Goldfinger1964Auric GoldfingerFilm, Voice, UncreditedThursday Theatre1964Harry DoddsEpisode: "Any Other Business"The Plane Makers1964Sir Henry ManningEpisode: "A Question of Supply"The Saint1964BorieffEpisode: "The Hi-Jackers"Dr. Finlay's Casebook1964-1965Sergeant Mackie / Mr. Slorach2 episodesThe Wednesday Play1965Police SergeantEpisode: "A Tap on the Shoulder"Danger Man1965Police SergeantEpisode: "Whatever Happened to George Foster?"Gideon's Way1965Det. Supt. BrownEpisode: "The Alibi Man"Edgar Wallace Mysteries1965Sergeant MatsonEpisode: Dead Man's ChestHereward the Wake1965GarethEpisode: "A Champion's Reward"A Study in Terror1965Max SteinerFilm, Voice, UncreditedAn Enemy of the State1965Presiding Judge2 episodesCourt Martial1965Police ConstableEpisode: "Without Spear or Sword"The Newcomers1965–1969Jeff Langley12 episodesComedy Playhouse1970SignpainterEpisode: "Keep 'Em Rolling"W. Somerset Maugham1970District officerEpisode: "Flotsam and Jetsam"The Main Chance1970Jack GillamEpisode: "A Vision of the Future"The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder1971HallatyEpisode: "The Shadow Man"Brett1971Porter2 episodesBless This House1972PolicemanEpisode: "Never Again on Sunday"Follyfoot1972Garage OwnerEpisode: "The Debt"The Onedin Line1972ThompsonEpisode: "A Woman Alone"ITV Playhouse1973Ronnie TuckerEpisode: "The Team"The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs1974RobinsonEpisode: "The Traitor"Journey into Fear1975PurserFilmBear Island1979Ship's CaptainFilmOverlanders1979Mr. MacleodTV film, (final film role)
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