Rufus Collins
Acting
Biography
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."
Filmography 20
Movies (16)
The Hunger1983Charlie Humphries
Britannia Hospital1982Odingu: The Radicals
Shock Treatment1981Neely's Camera Crew
Summer of Secrets1976Bob
The Rocky Horror Picture Show1975The Transylvanians (uncredited)- Heads1969Self
Screen Test #31966Self (uncredited)
Andy Warhol Screen Tests1965Self
The Brig1964Prisoner No.3
Batman Dracula1964
Couch1964Self
Soap Opera1964
Fu1964
Screen Test: Rufus Collins1964Himself
Naomi and Rufus Kiss1964
Kiss1963Self
Shows (4)
- The Old Men at the Zoo1983Hinkley Barton
Play for Tomorrow1982Elliot
The Professionals1977Tin Can
Rumpole of the Bailey1975Rev. Kenneth Cuazango