Clifton Collins is an actor-chameleon capable ofcreate absolutely any image. This talented person looks equally convincingly in the role of serial killer, policeman, office clerk, sportsman. "Hunters for Reason", "Traffic", "Road Dogs" - films that made him famous. What else is known about him?
Clifton Collins: a biography of the star
The actor-chameleon was born in Los Angeles,a joyful event occurred in June 1970. Clifton Collins - a man who was lucky to be born in a creative family. Among his ancestors are many musicians, actors, dancers. The greatest fame was acquired by Clifton's grandfather. Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez was a star of Westerns, filmed in the 50's. It's no wonder that the boy, even in his childhood, decided to connect his life with the cinema.
Looking ahead, it is worth saying that the grandson was ableto surpass his grandfather, who played mostly stereotypical roles of typical Latin Americans and who never made any attempt to change roles. However, it was the name Pedro originally used Clifton Collins, standing on the path that led to the glory. However, later Clifton Gonzalez-Gonzalez decided to again become Collins.
First successes
Episodic roles Clifton Collins began to receive,he was barely 18 years old. The talented young man flashed in one show after another, including in popular TV projects. For example, he starred in the episodes of "Steep Walker" and "Flash". However, gradually Clifton began to get tired of the fact that he was offered only typical "Latin American roles." He was tired of playing office clerks and street bandits, he knew that he was capable of more.
His first attempt to change the situationyou can name the 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 fight overpopulation, strictly forbidding families to have more than one child. Then followed the role of the second plan in the youth comedy "Obkurennye", where Clifton embodied the image of a guy who likes to entertain.
Different roles
Many critics believe that the first seriousvictory, which won the actor Clifton Collins, began shooting in the film "One eight seven." The audience was greatly impressed by the crazy student Cesar, whose image he embodied. It was after this that Clifton established the reputation of an actor without a clearly defined role. The roles that he began to offer, pleased with their diversity.
Collins starred in "Killers for replacement", "Magiccostume "," The Land of Tigers ". Then brilliantly played a hired killer with an unconventional orientation in the tape "Traffic", in the work on which also took part Benicio del Toro and Michael Douglas. Further, he was invited to the picture "Hunters for Reason", entrusting the role of the psychoanalyst. As a result, Clifton finally gained the status of a star of American cinema.
What else to see
Перечисляя интересные фильмы, в которых снялся actor-chameleon, we can not fail to mention the "Pacific border". Clifton Collins gladly agreed to the role of the second plan in a fantastic action movie, telling of the war of people with aliens creeping out from the depths of the sea.
Appreciated the viewers and the picture"Parker", in which he starred. The central character of the thriller was a professional thief, whose actions are subject to their own moral code. Clifton played in the sports drama "Invincible", a criminal thriller "I'm a witness", an action-thriller "A Little Hut". Also, fans can see the star in the action movie "Adrenaline: High Voltage", a criminal detective "Horsemen of the Apocalypse."
Clifton Collins, whose films and biographyare discussed in this article, for several years now it has been removed in 4-5 scenes at the same time. Therefore, interesting novelties with his participation go out constantly. Of the latest paintings in which the actor played, fans should definitely watch the comedies "Demon Hunters" and "Freeloaders". Bright image of Clifton embodied in the TV series "The Red Widow". Also worth noting is the fascinating thriller "Three Nines" with his participation.
Life Behind the Scenes
Clifton Collins is an actor whose personal life is notgives rest to numerous fans and journalists. He is constantly credited with romantic relationships with colleagues on the set, many of these rumors are false. It is known that about eight years old friend of Clifton was the singer and actress Taryn Manning. Also there were gossips about his novels with Sarah Blondin, Emmanuel Shrick.
Вступить в официальный брак Клифтон решился в end of 2011. The choice of the chameleon actor fell on Megan Ozurovich. It is known that lovers met about two years before they got married. Father 46-year-old actor has not yet, but does not rule out such an opportunity in the future.
