Richard Collins (actor)
| Richard Collins (actor) | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1947 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Died | April 15, 2013 (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–2013 |
Richard Collins (1947 – April 15, 2013) was a Canadian actor who played the character of Philadelphia "Phil" Collins in the television show Trailer Park Boys. In 2011, he also appeared as 'Big Ron' in episode 3 of The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour.
Collins was born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, and lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for most of his life. He was both a screen and stage actor.
Collins died on April 15, 2013, in Halifax and is survived by his family.[1] Collins died during the filming of Trailer Park Boys 3: Don't Legalize It, and the film is dedicated to him, as well as Rita MacNeil, Brian Huggins, and Bill Parsons.[2]
References
- ↑ "Richard Collins, 'Trailer Park Boys' Actor, Dies". Huffingtonpost.ca. 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ↑ "Production notes". Entertainment One. Retrieved April 17, 2014.