Clifton Collins is a chameleon actor who can create absolutely any image. This talented person looks equally convincing in the role of serial killer, policeman, office clerk, athlete. “Mind Hunters”, “Traffic”, “Road Dogs” - films that made him famous. What else is known about him?
Clifton Collins: biography of a star
The chameleon actor was born in Los Angeles, a joyful event happened in June 1970. Clifton Collins is a lucky person to be born into a creative family. Among his ancestors are many musicians, actors, dancers. Clifton’s grandfather managed to gain the greatest fame. Pedro González-González was the star of Westerns starring in the 50s. It is not surprising that the boy decided to connect his life with cinema as a child.
Looking ahead, it is worth saying that the grandson managed to beat his grandfather, who played mainly stereotypical roles of typical Latin Americans and never made attempts to change his role. However, it was Clifton Collins who originally used the surname Pedro, embarking on a path that led to fame. However, later Clifton Gonzalez-Gonzalez decided to become Collins again.
First successes
Clifton Collins began to receive episodic roles, as soon as he was 18 years old. A talented young man flashed in one series after another, including in popular television projects. For example, he starred in the episodes of "Cool Walker" and "Flash." However, Clifton gradually became tired of the fact that he was offered only typical "Latin American roles." He was tired of playing office clerks and street gangsters, he realized that he was capable of more.
His first attempt to change the current situation can be called shooting in the fantastic film "Fortress". The 1992 film offers people a glimpse into the near future, when natural resources are almost exhausted. The government is trying to combat overpopulation by strictly banning families from having more than one child. Then came the supporting role in the youth comedy “Stoned”, where Clifton embodied the image of a guy who likes to have fun.
Different roles
Many critics believe that the first serious victory that actor Clifton Collins won was the shooting in the film "One Eight Seven." The audience was greatly impressed by the reckless student Cesar, whose image he embodied. It was after this that Clifton secured the reputation of an actor without a clearly defined role. The roles that he began to offer, pleased with its diversity.
Collins starred in "Assassins to Replace", "Magic Costume", "Country of Tigers." Then he brilliantly played an unconventional hired killer in the Traffic film, which was also attended by Benicio del Toro and Michael Douglas. Then he was invited to the picture "Mind Hunters", entrusting the role of a psychoanalyst. As a result, Clifton finally secured the status of an American movie star.
What else to see
Listing interesting films in which the actor-chameleon starred, one can not help but mention the "Pacific Frontier". Clifton Collins gladly agreed to a supporting role in the fantastic action movie, which tells about the war of people with aliens crawling out of the deep sea.
The audience appreciated the picture "Parker" in which he starred. The central character of the thriller was a professional thief, whose actions are subject to his own moral code. Clifton played in the sports drama Invincible, the crime action movie I Am a Witness, and the action thriller The Small Cabin. Fans will also be able to see the star in the action movie Adrenaline: High Voltage, the crime detective Riders of the Apocalypse.
Clifton Collins, whose films and biography are discussed in this article, has been acting in 4-5 films at the same time for several years. Therefore, interesting news with his participation are constantly published. Of the latest paintings in which the actor played, fans should definitely watch the comedies “Demon Hunters” and “Freeloaders”. Clifton embodied a vivid image in the series "Red Widow." It is also worth noting the fascinating action-packed thriller "Three Nines" with his participation.
Life behind the scenes
Clifton Collins is an actor whose personal life haunts numerous fans and journalists. He is constantly credited with romantic relationships with colleagues on the set, many of these rumors are false. It’s known that for about eight years Clifton’s girlfriend was singer and actress Tarin Manning. There was also gossip about his romance with Sarah Blondin, Emmanuelle Chriqui.
Clifton decided to enter into an official marriage at the end of 2011. The choice of the chameleon actor fell on Megan Ozurovich. It is known that lovers met for about two years before they got married. The 46-year-old actor has not yet become a father, but does not exclude such an opportunity in the future.