Ray Corrigan was a physical culturist and very good athlete. He began
working in Hollywood, as a physical fitness trainer for movie stars.
Bit parts in 1932 led to action roles in the
Undersea Kingdom (1936) and
The Leathernecks Have Landed (1936),
the same year he began his role as Tucson Smith in Republic Pictures'
"Three Mesquiteer" series; he did 24 films in that series before
leaving in 1939. He also did 20 of the 24 "Range Busters" series which
ran from 1940 to 1943. In the latter part of his career he played apes
in
The White Gorilla (1945) and
Killer Ape (1953) and the title
character in the sci-fi classic
It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958).
After he retired he operated a number of successful businesses. One of
these, Corriganville, was a ranch and town used for filming TV and
movie westerns. His nickname "Crash" derived from his powerful physique
and willingness to undertake dangerous stunts.
It! The Terror from Beyond Space(1958)as It
The Bride and the Beast(1958)as Spanky (the wife-stealing gorilla)
Death Valley Days(1952)as AB Blocker
Domino Kid(1957)as Buck
Zombies of Mora Tau(1957)as Sailor
Take It Out in Trade: The Outtakes(1995)
Take It Out in Trade(1970)
Tarzan and His Mate(1934)
Roarin' Lead(1936)
An Evening at the Inn(1962)as Self
You Bet Your Life(1950)as Self - Cowboy Actor
Erskine Johnson's Hollywood Reel(1949)as Self
The Forsaken Westerns(2017)as Crash Corrigan
Hey Moe, Hey Dad!(2015)as Various characters, Various Characters
Visiting... with Huell Howser(1993)as Self
Action Heroes of the Wild West(1992)as Self