Gary Collins - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 30, 1938
Died	October 13, 2012 (age 74)
Birthplace	Venice, California, USA
Zodiac Sign	Taurus - (see also Gary Collins's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Hosting 'Hour Magazine' and roles in TV series such as 'The Sixth Sense' and 'Born Free'.

Intro

Gary Collins was an American actor and television host, best known for his roles in television series and as the host of the talk show 'Hour Magazine.'

Early Life & Background

Gary Collins was born in Venice, California, and attended Santa Monica City College before serving in the United States Army, where he worked as a radio and television performer for the Armed Forces Network.

Career Highlights

Host of 'Hour Magazine' (1980–1988), for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award
Regular appearances as host of the Miss America Pageant (1982–1990)
Starred in TV series 'The Sixth Sense' (1972) and 'Born Free' (1974)
Acted in films such as 'Angel in My Pocket' (1969) and 'The Longest Day' (1962)

Trivia

Collins was married to Mary Ann Mobley, who was Miss America 1959.
He guest-starred on numerous popular shows like 'Perry Mason' and 'The Love Boat'.
He won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host in 1984.

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On His Birth-Day

About April 30th, 1938, in brief:

Historical events: On April 30, 1938, Australian cricketer Donald Bradman scored 258 runs in a match against Worcestershire, marking his third consecutive double century against the county.
Day of the week: April 30th, 1938 was a Saturday
Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
Moon Phase:
Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley

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