Person
John Collin
Acting · 1931–1987 · Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Biography
John Collin was a prolific British character actor known for his tough, commanding presence in classic UK television series and films. He is most recognized for his role as Detective Sergeant Cecil Haggar in the long-running BBC police drama Z-Cars.
Known for
Play for Today
Terry
The Saint
Sergio
Crown Court
Frank Page
BBC Play of the Month
Dawker
Theatre 625
Josiah Braithwaite
ITV Playhouse
King
ITV Play of the Week
Det. Sgt. Astell
The Wednesday Play
Twigg
All Creatures Great and Small
Mr. Alderson
The Sweeney
Parish
Filmography
- 1990Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)Self (segment "Smalltown Boy")
- 1983The Guns and the FuryMr. Randolph
- 1980Doctor Who: The Leisure HiveBrock
- 1980The ErrandWarrant Officer
- 1979TessJohn Durbeyfield
- 1978Wuthering HeightsMr Earnshaw
- 1978Born and BredRyder
- 1978StrangersFarm Manager
- 1978HolocaustRahm
- 1978All Creatures Great and SmallMr. Alderson
- 1976Our Mutual FriendRoger 'Rogue' Riderhood
- 1975All Creatures Great and SmallMr Alderson
- 1975The SweeneyParish
- 1974Dial M for MurderSergeant Cassar
- 1973Highway RobberyTerry
- 1973Man at the TopWisbech
- 1972A Man without FriendsPanton
- 1972Crown CourtFrank Page
- 1972The ProtectorsSlade
- 1972The AdventurerJohn Campbell
- 1972Innocent BystandersAsimov
- 1971JusticeDavid McGuire
- 1971Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to MeSergeant Woody
- 1971The GuardiansTom Weston
- 1971The Fox TrotHarry
- 1970Play for TodayTerry
- 1970A Sound from the SeaKing
- 1970ConfessionGeorge Bartlett
- 1970The Last EscapeSgt. Henry McBee
- 1970ManhuntPaco
- 1969The Main ChanceCharlie Webster
- 1969W. Somerset MaughamPrynne
- 1969Before Winter ComesSergeant Woody
- 1968Star!Jack Roper
- 1968The ExpertDetective Chief Superintendent Mowbray
- 1968House of CharacterTwigg
- 1967ITV PlayhouseKing
- 1967EscapeMac
- 1967Half Hour StoryMatt
- 1966The WitchesDowsett
- 1965Dead Man's ChestDet. Insp. Briggs
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthDawker
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreRoss
- 1965Public EyeAllan Biddersloe
- 1964RedcapInspector Parish
- 1964The Wednesday PlayTwigg
- 1964Theatre 625Josiah Braithwaite
- 1962The SaintSergio
- 1962The Pirates of Blood RiverLance (uncredited)
- 1961The Ship That Couldn't StopSullivan
- 1955ITV Play of the WeekDet. Sgt. Astell
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