Search a film or person :
FacebookConnectionRegistration
Ray Corrigan is a Actor, Associate Producer and Stunts American born on 14 february 1902 at Milwaukee

Ray Corrigan

Ray Corrigan
If you like this person, let us know!
Birth name Raymond Benitz
Nationality USA
Birth 14 february 1902 at Milwaukee
Death 10 august 1976 (at 74 years) at Brookings (USA)

Ray "Crash" Corrigan (February 14, 1902 – August 10, 1976), born Raymond Benard, was an American actor most famous for appearing in many B-Western films. He also was a stuntman and frequently acted as silver screen gorillas in gorilla costumes that he owned, both at the beginning and end of his film career.

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.

Usually with

Max Terhune
Max Terhune
(29 films)
Yakima Canutt
Yakima Canutt
(20 films)
Oliver Drake
Oliver Drake
(12 films)
Betty Burbridge
Betty Burbridge
(13 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Ray Corrigan (72 films)

Display filmography as list

Actor

It! The Terror from Beyond Space, 1h8
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Genres Science fiction, Horror
Themes Space adventure films, Mars in film, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors Marshall Thompson, Shirley Patterson, Kim Spalding, Ann Doran, Dabbs Greer, Paul Langton
Roles It
Rating59% 2.9994852.9994852.9994852.9994852.999485
In 1973 a nuclear-powered spaceship is perched on the cratered surface of Mars, sent to rescue the crew of a previous, ill-fated mission. The sole survivor of that crashed ship, Col. Edward Carruthers (Marshall Thompson), is suspected of having murdered the other nine members of his crew for their food and water rations, on the premise that he had no way of knowing if or when an Earth rescue mission would ever arrive. Carruthers denies the allegation, attributing his crew's deaths to a hostile alien life form encountered on Mars.
Zombies of Mora Tau, 1h10
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Films set in Africa, Medical-themed films, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Disaster films
Actors Gregg Palmer, Allison Hayes, Morris Ankrum, Gene Roth, Frank Hagney, Ray Corrigan
Roles Sailor
Rating51% 2.559932.559932.559932.559932.55993
A team of deep sea divers led by wealthy American tycoon George Harrison (Joel Ashley) attempt to salvage a fortune in diamonds from the wreckage of a ship that sunk 60 years earlier off the coast of Africa. When the team arrives, they discover that the ship is cursed and the diamonds are protected by the undead crew who are now zombies, forced to guard the treasure until the diamonds are destroyed or the curse is finally lifted.
Apache Ambush, 1h8
Origin USA
Genres Western
Themes Political films
Actors Bill Williams, Richard Jaeckel, Movita Castaneda, Adelle August, Tex Ritter, Ray Corrigan
Roles Hank Calvin
Rating53% 2.675942.675942.675942.675942.67594
During the last days of the Civil War, President Lincoln (James Griffith) selects Indian scout James Kingston (Bill Williams) to facilitate a cattle shipment from Texas to the north. He is helped by cattle driver O’Roarke (Ray Teal) and Maj. McGuire (Don Harvey). Mexican fanatic Joaquin Jironza (Alex Montoya) wants the Henry Repeating Rifles that Kingston has. Embittered ex-rebel leader Lee Parker (Richard Jaeckel) is also an obstacle to Kingston's mission, as he tries to get the cattle through Apache territory.
Hot Ice
Hot Ice (1955)

Directed by Jules White
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Buddy films
Actors Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Kenneth MacDonald, Kenneth MacDonald, Christine McIntyre
Roles Gorilla
Rating66% 3.335013.335013.335013.335013.33501
The Stooges are wannabe detectives who inadvertently get their chance to crack a case in Scotland. They manage to stumble on a lead concerning the priceless Punjab diamond being stolen by a crook named Dapper (Kenneth MacDonald). With dreams of becoming genuine detectives, the trio head for Squid McGuffy's cafe asking for the whereabouts of Dapper. They manage to convince everyone at the restaurant that they are actually police.
Man with the Steel Whip, 2h47
Directed by Franklin Adreon
Origin USA
Genres Action, Adventure, Western
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about disabilities, Personne sourde ou muette, Zorro
Actors Richard "Dick" Simmons, Lane Bradford, Mauritz Hugo, Pat Hogan, Roy Barcroft, Stuart Randall
Roles personnage issu de La Caravane de l'enfer (vidéo d'archive)
Rating61% 3.0919253.0919253.0919253.0919253.091925
In a version of a standard western plot, the saloon owner Barnett wants the land under the local Indian Reservation for its gold deposits. In order to drive off the people living on the reservation, he forms a gang to attack the local ranchers and frame the Indians. Rancher Jerry Randall opposes him using the legendary masked identity of "El Latigo", friend to the Indians.
Killer Ape
Killer Ape (1953)
, 1h8
Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action, Adventure
Actors Johnny Weissmuller, Carol Thurston, Nestor Paiva, Ray Corrigan, Michael Fox, Harry Wilson
Rating50% 2.5212.5212.5212.5212.521
Noticing many jungle animals behaving in an unnatural manner, adventurer Jungle Jim (Johnny Weissmuller) sends a few of them for laboratory testing. It is revealed that diabolical scientist Doctor Andrews (Nestor Paiva) is behind the deed. Andrews is intent on formulating a deadly drug that would make any creature injected with it succumb in a matter of seconds. Jim, who is unaware of Andrews' plans, spots him near the Canyon of the Man Ape. The jungle explorer advises him to leave quickly, as rumour has it that a creature (Max Palmer), half-man and half-ape, roams the canyon's grounds. Andrews does not heed the warning, and his laboratory in the jungle gets obliterated by the legendary "Killer Ape".
Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla, 1h14
Directed by William Beaudine
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror, Comic science fiction
Themes Comedy science fiction films, Comedy horror films
Actors Bela Lugosi, Duke Mitchell, Sammy Petrillo, Muriel Landers, Al Kikume, Mickey Simpson
Roles Gorilla
Rating37% 1.8576551.8576551.8576551.8576551.857655
On their way to perform in Guam for the troops, nightclub performers Duke Mitchell and Sammy Petrillo find themselves stranded on a seemingly treacherous island, known by the natives as "Kola Kola". The natives are quite friendly, especially Nona, the tribal chief's daughter, who tries to help the two get off the island. Though Paradise has been found, for the time being, the duo soon discovers that a mad scientist named Dr. Zabor (Bela Lugosi), lives on the other side of the island. Seeing a chance to get help, the two visit the strange doctor. Tension mounts as Duke falls in love with Nona. Seeing Duke as a threat, a jealous Dr. Zabor plans to literally make a monkey out of Duke, for he too loves Nona. Sammy tries to help his pal, with unexpected results.
Trail of Robin Hood
Directed by William Witney
Origin USA
Genres Western
Actors Roy Rogers, William Farnum, Tom Tyler, Gordon Jones, Tom Keene, Jack Holt
Roles Crash Corrigan
Rating59% 2.9999552.9999552.9999552.9999552.999955
Roy is a conservation agent preventing loggers from poaching Jack Holt's Christmas trees.
The Adventures of Sir Galahad, 4h12
Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet
Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Swashbuckler, Adventure
Actors George Reeves, William Fawcett, Lois Hall, Charles King, Don C. Harvey, Marjorie Stapp
Roles One-Eye – the Innkeeper
Rating66% 3.316453.316453.316453.316453.31645
The Arthurian film cycle started with the Adventures of Sir Galahad serial. In this version, the youth Galahad, trying to emulate his father Sir Lancelot, wants fervently to be admitted to the Knights of the Round Table order. When he defeats Sir Bors and Sir Mordred in tournament, King Arthur agrees to knighthood if he can guard Excalibur for one night. Unfortunately, during that night the sword is stolen by a mysterious personage known only as the Black Knight. Possession of Excalibur makes the holder invincible and without it the sovereignty of Arthur is endangered, then Galahad is refused knighthood until the sword is found. Galahad, aided by Sir Bors, is hindered in his quest by Ulric, the Saxon King, who invades England, and by Merlin the magician, who harasses our hero at every turn. Galahad suspects that the Black Knight is a traitor within Camelot who seeks the throne in alliance with the Saxons, while Morgan le Fay, Arthur's half sister and also a magician, helps him fight both Merlin's magic and the Saxons.
The Lost Tribe, 1h12
Directed by William Berke
Origin USA
Genres Action, Adventure, Crime
Themes Films set in Africa
Actors Johnny Weissmuller, Myrna Dell, Elena Verdugo, Ralph Dunn, George J. Lewis, Ray Corrigan
Roles Simba the Gorilla (uncredited)
Rating54% 2.7105252.7105252.7105252.7105252.710525
The fabled city of Dzamm in Africa is rumoured to be a land of wealth. Looking to exploit its rich resources, Captain Rawlings (Ralph "Eddie" Dunn) dispatches two of his henchmen (Wally West and George DeNomand) to find the hidden trail to the city. After killing a few natives of Dzamm along the way, the inept servants of Rawlings are eaten alive by a large pride of wild lions. Nearby, jungle roamer Jungle Jim (Johnny Weissmuller) receives Li Wanna, the daughter of Dzamm's chief religious official Zoron (Nelson Leigh). Wanna seeks Jungle Jim's help in fighting the mercenaries led by Rawlings. It is revealed that the rumour is indeed true—stashed in the temple of Dzamm are crates of precious stones. After hearing news of the murdered Dzamm natives, Jungle Jim and Wanna hurry to the scene, just to find the henchmen's corpses. Seeing the lions, the agile adventurer and Wanna climb up a tree to safety. An African elephant approaches, scaring the beastly cats away. Jungle Jim and Wanna return to Zoron's residence, where they strategically discuss a peaceful resolution to get rid of Rawlings and his team. They come to the conclusion that giving Rawlings a few diamonds is the best idea. Meanwhile, Wanna's brother Chot (Paul Marion) is hypnotised by businessman Calhoun's (Joseph Vitale) niece Norina (Myrna Dell). Chot falls in love with Norina and unknowingly spills some secrets of Dzamm to her. Norina and Calhoun turn out to be under Rawling's payroll.
Unknown Island, 1h15
Directed by Jack Bernhard
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction
Themes Films about animals, Dinosaur films, La préhistoire, Animaux préhistoriques
Actors Virginia Grey, Phillip Reed, Richard Denning, Barton MacLane, Ray Corrigan, Dan White
Roles Monster (uncredited)
Rating51% 2.5608952.5608952.5608952.5608952.560895
Adventure-seeker Ted Osborne (Phillip Reed) and his fiancee Carole (Virginia Grey) are at a cafe in Singapore, looking for a charter to an island supposedly inhabited by dinosaurs. They come across the ruthless, two fisted, alcohol-suffering Captain Tarnowski (Barton MacLane). They decide to talk, and Osborne asks is Tarnowski is willing to give them a charter in his ship to the unknown island. Initially Tarnowski refuses, but then Osborne tells that during World War II he was a pilot in the US Navy. He had flown over many remote islands, and on one he reported seeing large, moving things that looked like Brontosaurus dinosaurs. He shows Tarnowski a photo, and the captain finally agrees to take them there. Before departing, Tarnowski introduces them to John Fairbanks (Richard Denning), an old friend of his, who agrees to help them with their quest. Fairbanks and a group of friends had been shipwrecked on the island with Fairbanks being the lone survivor of attack by the dinosaurs. As Fairbanks had been drinking incessantly to forget the events of the past since his rescue, his account of the dinosaur island was believed to be the result of alcoholism and insanity. Since Fairbanks and Osborne's stories collaborated, Tarnowski agrees to allow his ship to be hired, but specifies that no one in the crew be told of their destination.
Miraculous Journey, 1h23
Directed by Sam Newfield
Origin USA
Genres Adventure
Actors Rory Calhoun, Virginia Grey, Audrey Long, Thurston Hall, George Cleveland, Jim Bannon
Roles Gorilla (uncredited)
Rating63% 3.1768053.1768053.1768053.1768053.176805
A group of seven people - an actress, a blind girl, a financier, a gangster, an heiress, a hostess, and a pilot - survive an airplane crash to find themselves deserted in an African jungle. The group come across an old hermit who has been living on the island for a while. The hermit teaches them how to survive in the jungle, though the unrepentant gangster is eaten by a crocodile. Eventually, a member of the group named Larry uses a canoe to get off the island. Larry locates a helicopter and flies back to the island, where he picks up the rest of the group. Although they offer the hermit a ride, he declines the offer, feeling he has become too attached to the jungle.
Renegade Girl, 1h5
Directed by William Berke
Origin USA
Genres Western
Actors Edward Brophy, Ann Savage, Jack Holt, Alan Curtis, Harry Cording, Russell Wade
Roles William Quantrill
Rating48% 2.43972.43972.43972.43972.4397
Taking place in rural Missouri, 1864, the area is far from the front lines and has been torn apart by partisan and guerrilla warfare, leaving it at the mercy of outlaws. Jean Shelby (Ann Savage) comes from a family of southern sympathizers, herself included. She gets information from Union soldiers and provides it to her brother with hopes of helping the confederacy. The film begins with Shelby riding on the road with her horse, as she passes flaming ruins she is approached by some Union troops who demand they meet with their superior officer, Major Barker (Jack Holt). Shelby attempts to flee, but is corned by more northern soldiers and she complies to meet with Major Barker.
The Monster and the Ape
Directed by Howard Bretherton
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action, Crime
Actors Robert Lowery, George Macready, Ralph Morgan, Carole Mathews, Willie Best, Jack Ingram
Roles Thor
Rating55% 2.7907852.7907852.7907852.7907852.790785
The Monster of the title is the "Metalogen Man", a robot created by Professor Franklin Arnold. After displaying his invention, the robot is stolen by Professor Ernst with the aid of his trained ape, Thor. Ken Morgan leads the attempts to recover the stolen robot.
The White Gorilla, 1h2
Directed by Harry L. Fraser
Origin USA
Genres Action, Adventure
Actors Ray Corrigan, Eugenia Gilbert, Budd Buster, Clyde Beatty, George J. Lewis, Francis Ford
Roles Steve Collins / The White Gorilla
Rating28% 1.4449051.4449051.4449051.4449051.444905