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Michael Collins

actor

Died
December 24, 1979
Age
57 years
Nationality
United Kingdom
Cause
cancer

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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.

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