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Ray "Crash" Corrigan (born Raymond Benitz; February 14, 1902 – August 10, 1976) was an American actor most famous for appearing in many B-Western movies (among these the Three Mesquiteers and Range Busters film series).
Ray Corrigan. Actor: Pals of the Saddle. Ray Corrigan was a physical culturist and very good athlete. He began working in Hollywood, as a physical fitness trainer for movie stars.
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.
In twenty The Range Busters series films, his character, named Ray Crash Corrigan, is the lead member of the crime-fighting cowboy trio. Corrigan's days as a cowboy hero ended in 1943, after more than forty series Westerns.
Popular western movie hero Ray “Crash” Corrigan provided scheduled western entertainment that drew large crowds. Corriganville became as well known as Knott’s Berry Farm, attracting visitors from across the nation and even from overseas.
Ray 'Crash' Corrigan. Last name sometimes reported as: Benard, Bernard. Real name: Raymond Benitz. 1902 - 1976. Special Thanks to Minard Coons for providing many of these wonderful photos of his friend, Ray Corrigan. (Courtesy of Minard Coons) Raymond Benitz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 14, 1902.
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.
