Rufus Collins
Born
August 11, 1935
Died
October 4, 1996 (61 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
New 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."

The Hunger
Charlie Humphries
1983

Britannia Hospital
Odingu: The Radicals
1982

Shock Treatment
Neely's Camera Crew
1981

The Professionals
Tin Can · (1 episode)
1977

The Professionals
Mr. Lemon · (1 episode)
1977

Summer of Secrets
Bob
1976

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Transylvanians (uncredited)
1975
Heads
Self
1969

Screen Test #3
1966

Andy Warhol Screen Tests
Self
1965

The Brig
Prisoner No.3
1964

Batman Dracula
1964

Couch
Self
1964

Soap Opera
1964

Naomi and Rufus Kiss
1964

Screen Test: Rufus Collins
Himself
1964

Fu
1964

Kiss
Self
1963