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| Richard Collins | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947 St. John's, Newfoundland |
| Died | April 15, 2013(2013-04-15) (aged 65–66) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–2013 |
| Children | 3 |
Richard Collins (1947 – April 15, 2013) was a Canadian actor. He was best known for playing Philadelphia "Phil" Collins in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys. In 2011, he also appeared as Big Ron in The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour. Other notable roles include the role of "Uncle Joe" in Snake Eater, "Rosie" in the movie Siege, an appearance in the episode 'Luvliner' of the series Lexx, and various small appearances in movies and tv shows such as Matters of Life and Dating and Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion.
Collins was born in St. John's, Newfoundland and lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for most of his life. He died of a heart attack in Halifax on April 15, 2013, at the age of 66, during the filming of Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It. The film is dedicated to him, Rita MacNeil (who died the next day), Brian Huggins, Brian Ryan and Bill Parsons.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Siege | Rosie | |
| 1989 | Snake Eater | Uncle Joe | Credited as "Rick Collins" |
| 2004 | The Straitjacket Lottery | Peter Flemming | |
| 2004 | The Cab Driver | Mr. Dexter | Short film |
| 2006 | Trailer Park Boys: The Movie | Philadelphia Collins | |
| 2007 | Matters Of Life And Dating | Pizza Man | |
| 2009 | Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day | Philadelphia Collins | |
| 2014 | Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It | Philadelphia Collins | Final role; posthumous release |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Lexx | Fat Man | 1 episode; credited as "Rick Collins" |
| 2002 | Blackfly | Gary | 1 episode |
| 2002 | All Saints | Dr. Hicks | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion | Mont Blanc Engineer | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Snakes & Ladders | Chapman | 1 episode |
| 2004–2008 | Trailer Park Boys | Phil Collins | 14 episodes |
| 2007 | Matters of Life and Dating | Pizza Man | Television film |
| 2011 | The Drunk and on Drugs Happy Funtime Hour | Big Ron Murphy | 1 episode |
References
- "Richard Collins, 'Trailer Park Boys' Actor, Dies". HuffPost Canada. April 16, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Archived copy". twitter.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - "Production notes" (PDF). Entertainment One. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- Collins Jr, Richard (March 19, 2021). "BAM! The Biography of Richard "Philadelphia" Collins". YouTube. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- "Richard Collins(1947-2013)". IMDB. 2023.
- "Matters Of Life And Dating HD (2007) | Ricki Lake". YouTube. October 28, 2018.