Don Collier

Don Collier Profile Photo

Characters played by Don Collier

High Roller — Tombstone (1993)

Gambler in Tombstone, represents the town's frontier entertainment and vice scene.

Sheriff at Dillion Ranch — Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (1994)

Local law enforcement figure managing security and disputes at Dillon's ranch.

Sheriff Tom, Tombstone — Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992)

Lawman in Tombstone, interacts with ranchers and outlaws during the territorial disputes.

Ken Lawton — Safe at Home! (1962)

Hutch's single father, who runs a charter fishing business in Florida. Ken is often away and misses Hutch's baseball games, leaving his son with many responsibilities. When Hutch disappears, Ken rushes to the stadium with Jo; after Hutch admits his lie, Ken announces the Yankees' invitation to the team.

Mr. Nickell — Mr. Horn (1979)

A member of the Nickell family whose homestead becomes the scene of a shooting. While he and his family are working, shots are fired in broad daylight; when the firing stops, his young son Willie is found dead with a rock beneath his head. The killing leads to Tom Horn’s arrest and trial.

Career Overview

Don Collier has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Gunsmoke Movie Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws, Safe at Home!, Living a Lie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
37
Birth Date
1928-10-17 00:00:00
Birth Place
Santa Monica, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q644092), public domain (CC0).