Ray Corrigan
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ray "Crash" Corrigan (February 14, 1902 – August 10, 1976), born Raymond Benard, was an American actor most famous for appearing in B-Western movies. He also performed stunts and frequently appeared in a gorilla costume at both the beginning and end of his film career; Corrigan owned his own ape costume. 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 bought the ranch in 1966 and renamed it 'Hopetown,' it is now a Regional Park and nature preserve. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ray "Crash" Corrigan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ray Corrigan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Western
The majority of Ray Corrigan's filmography leans towards the Western genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ray Corrigan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Darkest Africa, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ray Corrigan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Corrigan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ray Corrigan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | It! The Terror from Beyond Space | It | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Domino Kid | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Zombies of Mora Tau | Sailor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hot Ice | Gorilla | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Apache Ambush | Hank Calvin | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Trail of Robin Hood | Crash Corrigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Lost Tribe | Simba the Gorilla (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Unknown Island | Monster (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Miraculous Journey | Gorilla (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Monster and the Ape | Thor | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Jungle Woman | Cheela (archive footage / uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Bullets and Saddles | Crash Corrigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Captive Wild Woman | Cheela the Gorilla (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Dizzy Detectives | Bonzo the Gorilla (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Texas Trouble Shooters | 'Crash' Corrigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Boot Hill Bandits | Marshal 'Crash' Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rock River Renegades | Crash Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder River Feud | Crash Corrigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Underground Rustlers | Crash Corrigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Saddle Mountain Roundup | Crash Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Fugitive Valley | Crash Corrigan (as Ray 'Crash' Corrigan) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Wrangler's Roost | Crash Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Trailing Double Trouble | Ray 'Crash' Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Ape | Nabu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Range Busters | 'Crash' Corrigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | New Frontier | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Wyoming Outlaw | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Three Texas Steers | Tucson Smith / Willie the Gorilla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Night Riders | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Red River Range | Tucson Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Santa Fe Stampede | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Overland Stage Raiders | Tucson Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Pals of the Saddle | Tucson Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Heroes of the Hills | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Three Missing Links | The Gorilla (Naba) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Outlaws of Sonora | Tucson Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Trigger Trio | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Heart of the Rockies | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Come on, Cowboys | Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Hit the Saddle | Tucson Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Riders of the Whistling Skull | Tucson Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Roarin' Lead | Tucson Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Country Gentlemen | Briggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Three Mesquiteers | Tucson Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Flash Gordon | Orangopoid | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Leathernecks Have Landed | Officer of the Day (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Darkest Africa | Bonga / Samabi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mutiny on the Bounty | Able Bodied Seaman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Murder in the Private Car | Naba the Gorilla (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Tarzan the Ape Man | Ape (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Ray Corrigan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ray Corrigan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Corrigan is "Darkest Africa" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Ray Corrigan acted in?
Ray Corrigan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ray Corrigan?
Other notable films include "Mutiny on the Bounty", "Tarzan the Ape Man", and "Texas Trouble Shooters".