Ray Corrigan

Ray Corrigan

actor, producer, stunts

Ray Corrigan was born on Feb 14, 1902 in USA. Ray Corrigan's big-screen debut came with Tarzan the Ape Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke in 1932, strarring Ape (uncredited). Ray Corrigan is known for Crime on Their Hands directed by Edward Bernds, Shemp Howard stars as Shemp and Larry Fine as Larry. The upcoming new movie Ray Corrigan plays is It! The Terror from Beyond Space which will be released on Nov 09, 1958.

Ray Corrigan was a physical culturist and very good athlete. He began working in Hollywood, as a physical fitness trainer for movie stars. Bit parts in 1932 led to action roles in the Undersea Kingdom (1936) and The Leathernecks Have Landed (1936), the same year he began his role as Tucson Smith in Republic Pictures' "Three Mesquiteer" series; he did 24 films in that series before leaving in 1939. He also did 20 of the 24 "Range Busters" series which ran from 1940 to 1943. In the latter part of his career he played apes in The White Gorilla (1945) and Killer Ape (1953) and the title character in the sci-fi classic La Fusée de l'épouvante (1958). After he retired he operated a number of successful businesses. One of these, Corriganville, was a ranch and town used for filming TV and movie westerns. His nickname "Crash" derived from his powerful physique and willingness to undertake dangerous stunts.

  • Birthday

    Feb 14, 1902

  • Place of Birth

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Known For

Crime on Their Hands
Movie
Crime on Their Hands

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Dizzy Detectives
Movie
Dizzy Detectives

19437.7

Mutiny on the Bounty
Movie
Mutiny on the Bounty

19367.6

Tarzan and His Mate
Movie
Tarzan and His Mate

19347.3

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