- Born
- Died
- Birth nameCollier Hudson Young
- Nickname
- Collie
- Collier Young was born on August 19, 1908 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for One Step Beyond (1959), The Hitch-Hiker (1953) and Never Fear (1950). He was married to Marjory Ann Marsh, Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino and Ruth Valerie Edmonds. He died on December 25, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesMarjory Ann Marsh(January 16, 1965 - December 25, 1980) (his death)Joan Fontaine(November 12, 1952 - January 3, 1961) (divorced)Ida Lupino(August 5, 1948 - October 20, 1951) (divorced)Ruth Valerie Edmonds(March 8, 1938 - April 26, 1946) (divorced)
- Former husband of Joan Fontaine & Ida Lupino.
- Graduated from Dartmouth College in 1930 and initially pursued a career in advertising. Joined RKO as story editor in 1940. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II making documentary films. Formed own production company by agreement with Howard Hughes in 1948, turning out low-budget features. Best known as the creator of the TV series Ironside (1967) starring Raymond Burr.
- Ex-son-in-law of Lilian Fontaine.
- Ex-brother-in-law of Olivia de Havilland.
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