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| Edward Collins | |
| Franchise: | Dark Shadows |
| Notability: | Supporting character |
| Gender: | Male |
| Location: | Collinsport, Maine; 1897 |
| Known relatives: | Collins family See Relations |
| Status: | Deceased by virtue of time era |
| Introduction: | Episode 705 |
| Final: | Episode 870 |
| Actor: | Louis Edmonds |
Edward Collins is a recurring character featured on the ABC television series Dark Shadows. Played by actor Louis Edmonds, he was one of the central characters in a storyline commonly referred to as the "1897 Flashback". He was introduced in episode 705 in 1969 and made his final appearance in episode 870. He appeared in forty-nine episodes in total.
Biography[]
When Jamison learned that Barnabas Collins was a vampire, he stayed up all night waiting for his father to return home so he could tell him. Edward naturally didn't believe him, but humored his son's assertions by going to the Old House and questioning Barnabas. He asked if he could see the basement, to which Barnabas politely acquiesced. Having been prepared for just such a visit however, Barnabas took measures to hide his coffin, keeping his secret intact. (Dark Shadows: 770)
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Edward Collins was created by director Lela Swift and writer Gordon Russell based on concepts originally developed by Art Wallace and Dan Curtis.
- Like many of the cast members from Dark Shadows, actor Louis Edmonds played multiple roles on the series. He is best known for playing the modern era character Roger Collins, but has also played Joshua Collins, Daniel Collins, Amadeus Collins and Brutus Collins.
Relations[]
- Laura Murdoch Collins (wife)
- Judith Collins (sister)
- Carl Collins (brother)
- Quentin Collins (brother)
- Jamison Collins (son)
- Nora Collins (daughter)
- Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (granddaughter)
- Roger Collins (grandson)
- Carolyn Stoddard (great-granddaughter)
- David Collins (great-grandson)