Jeremiah Collins is a fictional character played primarily by Anthony George during the 1795 flashback on the ABC television gothic horror soap opera serial Dark Shadows.
Jeremiah was an uncle to Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid), who intended to marry Josette du Pres (Kathryn Leigh Scott).
This news angered Angelique and she hexed Jeremiah, placing him in her thrall so he would marry Josette instead.
Later, feeling guilty or perhaps the spell's effects had weakened, they returned to the Collins' family house to face the consequences of what they had done.
The family tried to dissuade them, but caught in the passion of the moment, Barnabas insisted it go forward.