Actor
Rufus Collins
Born 1935 · 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."
Acting
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Transylvanians (uncredited) · 1975
The Hunger
Charlie Humphries · 1983
The Professionals
Tin Can · 1977
Britannia Hospital
Odingu: The Radicals · 1982
Shock Treatment
Neely's Camera Crew · 1981
Rumpole of the Bailey
Rev. Kenneth Cuazango · 1975
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
Self · 1965
The Brig
Prisoner No.3 · 1964
Screen Test #3
Self (uncredited) · 1966
Summer of Secrets
Bob · 1976
Couch
Self · 1964
Kiss
Self · 1963
Play for Tomorrow
Elliot · 1982
The Old Men at the Zoo
Hinkley Barton · 1983
Heads
Self · 1969
Screen Test: Rufus Collins
Himself · 1964