Frank Collison is an American actor wose career has spanned over four decades. He began his acting career in the mid-1970s and has since appeared in many films, television series, and stage productions. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Horace Bing on the television series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and Hank Lawson on CBS’s highly acclaimed drama Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
Collison was born in Granville, Ohio and began acting at the age of six months when he became a “theatre mascot” at a tent theatre in his hometown. He then went on to attend college and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from Denison University before beginning his professional acting career in 1976.
Throughout his career, Collision has appeared in many films including The Big Lebowski, The Shawshank Redemption, A League of Their Own, and more recently Showgirls which was directed by Paul Verhoeven and starred Elizabeth Berkley. He has also made guest appearances on popular television shows such as Seinfeld, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NYPD Blue and many others.
When he isn’t busy acting or performing on stage Collison enjoys spending time with his wife Laura Gardner (an actress) and their three children in Los Angeles where they reside. His youngest son Gabe is a member of the Crescenta Valley track team which is colloquially known as the “dream team”. Frank remains active in theatre while pursuing a film career so it seems like he still has many years of entertaining us all left ahead!
What Has Become of Frank Collison?
Frank Collison is currently living in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Laura Gardner, and their three children. He is actively involved in theater, whie also pursuing a career in film. His youngest child, Gabe Collison, is part of the Crescenta Valley track team and is known as part of the “dream team”. Beyond his professional pursuits, he enjoys spending time with his family and being active in the local theater community.
The Fate of Horace in Dr Quinn
In the series, Horace Bing is a telegraph operator and the ex-husband of Myra Bing. After their marriage starts to fall apart, Myra leaves with their daughter and they ultimately divorce. In the show, Horace is initially portrayed as an absent father who has difficulty connecting with his daughter Samantha. He eventually comes to terms with his divorce and learns to accept life on his own terms. As the series progresses, he begins to open up more to Samantha and rebuilds his relationship with her over time. Ultimately, Horace is able to move on from his past and embrace a new life filled with possibilities.
Conclusion
Frank Collison is a successful actor and director with a wide range of credits to his name. His career started in theatre, but he has sine starred in films such as Showgirls and television shows such as Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. He is also an active member of the Crescenta Valley track team, supporting his youngest child Gabe. Frank’s personal life includes being married to actress Laura Gardner and being divorced from Myra Bing, with whom he had daughter Samantha Bing. Frank Collison is an accomplished actor who continues to pursue his passion for entertainment both on and off the screen.
