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**Born:** October 17, 1928 – **Died:** September 13, 2021

Don Collier, a venerable figure in the [western](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-western-film) [genre](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-genre-film) of [film](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-movie-film) and [television](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-television), left an indelible mark with his rugged persona and commanding presence. Born in Santa Monica, California, Collier grew up in an era that celebrated the cowboy ethos, which he later embodied in his roles. 

## Early Life and Career
Collier's foray into acting began with small [roles](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-role), his first being an extra in the 1949 Western "Massacre River." This [debut](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-debut) marked the beginning of a prolific career that spanned over two centuries, featuring more than 200 [credited](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-screen-credit) appearances. Collier's early exposure to the industry saw him sharing the screen with legends like [John Wayne](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-john-wayne-actor) in "Fort Apache" (1948).

The year 1960 was a turning point for Collier as he bagged the leading role of U.S. Deputy Marshal Will Foreman in the NBC series "Outlaws." This role not only showcased his talent but also set the tone for his future in Westerns. Collier's portrayal of Sam Butler in the TV series "The High Chaparral" (1967-1971) further cemented his status as a Western icon. He didn't just limit himself to [acting](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-acting); his voice graced a western [radio](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-radio) [drama](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-drama-genre) series titled "West of the Story" and he was a sidekick on Sirius Radio's "Fred's Trailer Park Bash."

Collier's versatility was evident in his commercial work as well, most notably as the Gum Fighter in the 1980s Hubba Bubba bubble gum commercials. His later roles included William Tompkins in "The Young Riders" (1989-1992) and appearances in TV [movies](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-movie-film) like "Gunsmoke: To the Last Man" (1992).

Off-screen, Collier's life was as rich as his career. He was [married](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-marriage) to Holly Hire, a casting [director](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-director-film), from 1983 until her [death](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-death) in 2012, and they had six [children](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-children) together. Collier's interests extended beyond acting, as he remained active in public appearances at Western and nostalgia shows.

Don Collier's impact on Hollywood, especially in the Western genre, is monumental. His authentic portrayal of rugged, stoic [characters](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-character-film) made him an iconic figure in the industry. Collier's legacy lives on in the memorable roles he played, epitomizing the spirit of the American West.

## Filmography

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  <tbody><tr>
    <th>Year</th>
    <th>Title</th>
    <th>Role</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2022</td>
    <td>No Name and Dynamite Davenport</td>
    <td>Angus</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2020</td>
    <td>Legend</td>
    <td>Unknown</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2019</td>
    <td>The Marshal</td>
    <td>Red</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2008</td>
    <td>Jake's Corner</td>
    <td>Eight Seconds</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2006</td>
    <td>Incident at Alma (Short)</td>
    <td>Sherrif Carter</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1997</td>
    <td>Vanishing Point (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Sheriff</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1995</td>
    <td>Legend (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Hank Vine</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1995</td>
    <td>Bonanza: Under Attack (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>U.S. Marshal</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1994</td>
    <td>Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Sheriff at Dillion Ranch</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1993</td>
    <td>Tombstone</td>
    <td>High Roller</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1993</td>
    <td>Benefit of the Doubt</td>
    <td>Charlie</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1993</td>
    <td>Telling Secrets (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Sgt. Barnett</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1992</td>
    <td>Renegade (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Clint the Rancher</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1989–1992</td>
    <td>The Young Riders (TV Series)</td>
    <td>William Tompkins, Shop Keeper | Tompkins | Storekeeper Tompkins ...</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1992</td>
    <td>Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Sheriff Tom, Tombstone</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1991</td>
    <td>Living a Lie (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Sheriff</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1990</td>
    <td>Kid</td>
    <td>Clarke</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1990</td>
    <td>El Diablo (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Jake</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1988–1989</td>
    <td>War and Remembrance (TV Mini Series)</td>
    <td>Adm. Russ Carton</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1988</td>
    <td>The Cellar</td>
    <td>Sheriff</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1988</td>
    <td>Once Upon a Texas Train (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Warden</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1987</td>
    <td>Highway to Heaven (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Jake</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1983</td>
    <td>September Gun (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Sheriff Mills</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1976–1983</td>
    <td>Little House on the Prairie (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Sheriff | Schultz</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1983</td>
    <td>The Winds of War (TV Mini Series)</td>
    <td>Russell Carton</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1983</td>
    <td>Highway Honeys (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Cannonball Shepherd</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1979</td>
    <td>The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Frank Dalton</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1979</td>
    <td>The Sacketts (TV Mini Series)</td>
    <td>L.P. Seeker</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1979</td>
    <td>Mr. Horn (TV Mini Series)</td>
    <td>Mr. Nickell</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1978</td>
    <td>Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Tim</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1978</td>
    <td>How the West Was Won (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Captain Poynton</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1977</td>
    <td>Aspen (TV Mini Series)</td>
    <td>Coker</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1976</td>
    <td>Sara (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Karl</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1974</td>
    <td>Chase (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Unknown</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1964–1974</td>
    <td>Gunsmoke (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Eli Baines | Price</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1974</td>
    <td>Banacek (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Jimmy Scarne</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1973</td>
    <td>Key West (TV Movie)</td>
    <td>Chief Jim Miller</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1973</td>
    <td>The Waltons (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Dr. Miller</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1960–1972</td>
    <td>Bonanza (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Paul Walker | Sheriff Fenton | Ira Tatum ...</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1971</td>
    <td>The Man and the City (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Ross</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1967–1971</td>
    <td>The High Chaparral (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Sam Butler</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1970</td>
    <td>Flap</td>
    <td>Mike Lyons</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1969</td>
    <td>The Undefeated</td>
    <td>Goodyear</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1969</td>
    <td>Land of the Giants (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Father - Mr. Bara</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1968</td>
    <td>5 Card Stud</td>
    <td>Rowan</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1967</td>
    <td>Hondo (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Drover</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1967</td>
    <td>The War Wagon</td>
    <td>Shack</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1962–1967</td>
    <td>Death Valley Days (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Josiah Wilbarger | Frank Dalton | Jack Slade ...</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1966</td>
    <td>El Dorado</td>
    <td>Deputy Joe Braddock (uncredited)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1966</td>
    <td>Paradise, Hawaiian Style</td>
    <td>Andy Lowell</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1966</td>
    <td>Incident at Phantom Hill</td>
    <td>Drum</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1966</td>
    <td>Moment to Moment</td>
    <td>1st Officer (uncredited)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1966</td>
    <td>The Wackiest Ship in the Army (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Capt. Foley</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1965</td>
    <td>Branded (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Jud Foley | Wilkes - Brawler</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1965</td>
    <td>Peyton Place (TV Series)</td>
    <td>John Pearson (uncredited)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1963–1965</td>
    <td>Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Luke Adams | Detective Sgt. Newsome</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1965</td>
    <td>Wagon Train (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Wyatt Earp</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1965</td>
    <td>Profiles in Courage (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Colonel Hinkle</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1964</td>
    <td>The Virginian (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Marshal Cass</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1964</td>
    <td>Perry Mason (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Peter Hayes</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1963</td>
    <td>Temple Houston (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Seth Warrener</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1963</td>
    <td>Ben Jerrod (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Abel Forsythe</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1962</td>
    <td>Wide Country (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Detective Sgt. Van Anda</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1960–1962</td>
    <td>Outlaws (TV Series)</td>
    <td>Marshal Will Foreman | Deputy Marshal Will Foreman | Marshal Will Forman</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1962</td>
    <td>Safe at Home!</td>
    <td>Ken Lawton</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1960</td>
    <td>Seven Ways from Sundown</td>
    <td>Duncan</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1960</td>
    <td>Twelve Hours to Kill</td>
    <td>Andy - Policeman</td>
  </tr>
</tbody></table></body></html>



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