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Ray "Crash" Corrigan (born Raymond Benitz; February 14, 1902 – August 10, 1976) was an American actor most famous for appearing in many B-Western movies (among these the Three Mesquiteers and Range Busters film series).
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 ...
- January 1, 1
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Brookings Harbor, Oregon, USA
Ray 'Crash' Corrigan was a stuntman, extra, and actor who appeared in many serials, Westerns, and monster movies. He also owned and operated Corriganville Movie Ranch, a popular film location and amusement park.
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.
- February 14, 1902
- August 10, 1976
Popular western movie hero Ray “Crash” Corrigan provided scheduled western entertainment that drew large crowds. Corriganville became as well known as Knott’s Berry Farm, attracting visitors from across the nation and even from overseas.
Ray Corrigan was an American actor and stuntman who appeared in many B-Western movies and as a gorilla in various films. He also owned a movie ranch in Simi Valley that became a nature preserve.
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Learn about the life and career of Ray 'Crash' Corrigan, a muscular actor who starred in Republic Pictures serials and westerns. Find out how he got his nickname, who he worked with, and what films he appeared in.
