Rufus Collins

Known for ActingBorn 1935-08-11Died 1996-10-04New York, New York

Rufus Collins was a member of the renowned experimental theatre troupe, The Living Theatre, in the late 1960s and studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England, with a background in dance. In 1972, he was the choreographer for Robert Stigwood's U.K. stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar where he worked briefly with Richard O'Brien. Lasting friendship with various persons lead to his appearance in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975 and Shock Treatment in 1981. Collins' next project had him join with Jim Sharman and Brian Thomson as director of their stage version Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He followed that up by directing a revival of Hair. Rocky Horror fans may be amused to know he appeared in "The Hunger" with Susan Sarandon and Clifford DeYoung. Collins also appeared in a number of Andy Warhol films, including "Kiss."Read more

Movies & web series

Fu

Naomi and Rufus Kiss

Andy Warhol Screen Tests

The Professionals

Summer of Secrets

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Screen Test #3

Play for Tomorrow

Rumpole of the Bailey

The Hunger

The Brig

The Old Men at the Zoo

Britannia Hospital

Couch

Shock Treatment

Kiss

Batman Dracula

Heads

Soap Opera

Screen Test: Rufus Collins