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Michael Callan (born Martin Calinoff [1] [2] November 22, 1935 – October 10, 2022), sometimes known as Mickey Collins, was an American actor best known for originating the role of Riff in West Side Story on Broadway, and for his film roles for Columbia Pictures, notably Gidget Goes Hawaiian, The Interns and Cat Ballou.
Michael Callan. Actor: Cat Ballou. Born in Philadelphia to a Jewish family, Michael Callan sang and danced as a teenager and by the age of fifteen was dancing in local night clubs. He started life out as Martin Harris Calinieff on November 22, 1935.
- November 22, 1935
- October 10, 2022
Michael Callan. Actor: Cat Ballou. Born in Philadelphia to a Jewish family, Michael Callan sang and danced as a teenager and by the age of fifteen was dancing in local night clubs. He started life out as Martin Harris Calinieff on November 22, 1935.
- January 1, 1
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- January 1, 1
- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Oct 11, 2022 · Michael Callan, the actor and dancer who portrayed Riff in the original Broadway production of West Side Story before starring in such films as Gidget Goes Hawaiian, The Interns and Cat Ballou,...
Oct 11, 2022 · Michael Callan was an actor who originated the role of Riff in “West Side Story” on Broadway and starred opposite Jane Fonda in “Cat Ballou.” Died: October 10, 2022 (Who else died on ...
Oct 10, 2022 · His screen credits include The Interns, The New Interns, with Barbara Eden, Mysterious Island (1961), The Victors (1963), Cat Ballou, (1965) and later Leprechaun 3 and Stuck on You. In 1966, Callan landed the lead role of Peter Christopher in the NBC sitcom Occasional Wife.
Oct 11, 2022 · He was 86. Callan may be most recognizable for his work as Clay Boone in Cat Ballou opposite Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin, who won an Oscar for his work in the film. In it, Callan plays and accused...