Ray Corrigan: Biography, Facts and Career
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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 The Range Busters film series). He also was a stuntman and frequently acted as silver screen gorillas using his own gorilla costumes. In 1937, Corrigan purchased land in the Santa Susana Mountains foothills in Simi Valley and developed it into a movie ranch called "Corriganville". The movie ranch was used for location filming in film serials, feature films, and television shows, as well as for the performance of live western shows for tourists. Bob Hope later bought the ranch in 1966 and renamed it "Hopetown". It is now a Regional Park and nature preserve.
Quick facts about Ray Corrigan
- Full name: Ray Corrigan
- Born: 1902-02-14
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q442728
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Who is Ray Corrigan?
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 The Range Busters film series).
What nationality is Ray Corrigan?
Ray Corrigan is United States.
When was Ray Corrigan born?
Ray Corrigan was born on 1902-02-14.
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