Born
1931-01-01 (age 95)
Birthplace
Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Known For
Acting
John Collin
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.
Movie Appearances
Tess
as John Durbeyfield
1979
The Witches
as Dowsett
1966
House of Character
as Twigg
1968
The Pirates of Blood River
as Lance (uncredited)
1962
Before Winter Comes
as Sergeant Woody
1969
The Guns and the Fury
as Mr. Randolph
1983
Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me
as Sergeant Woody
1971
The Last Escape
as Sgt. Henry McBee
1970
Dead Man's Chest
as Det. Insp. Briggs
1965
Star!
as Jack Roper
1968
Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)
as Self (segment "Smalltown Boy")
1990
A Sound from the Sea
as King
1970
A Man without Friends
as Panton
1972
Man at the Top
as Wisbech
1973
Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive
as Brock
1980
All Creatures Great and Small
as Mr Alderson
1975
Highway Robbery
as Terry
1973
The Fox Trot
as Harry
1971
Innocent Bystanders
as Asimov
1972
The Errand
as Warrant Officer
1980
TV Appearances
The Sweeney
as Parish
1975
The Protectors
as Slade
1972
The Expert
as Detective Chief Superintendent Mowbray
1968
The Expert
as Det. Chief Supt. Mowbray
1968
The Main Chance
as Charlie Webster
1969
Justice
as David McGuire
1971
Crown Court
as Frank Page
1972
Crown Court
as Det. Sergeant Charles Atrass
1972
All Creatures Great and Small
as Mr. Alderson
1978
Manhunt
as Paco
1970
Public Eye
as Allan Biddersloe
1965
The Saint
as Sergio
1962