
John Collin
Known for Acting · 43 credits
- Born
- 1931-01-01
- Died
- 1987-02-25
- Place of birth
- 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
TV Shows (22)

Play for Today
1970
as Terry

Crown Court
1972
as Frank Page / Det. Sergeant Charles Atrass

The Saint
1962
as Sergio / Cable

BBC Play of the Month
1965
as Dawker

The Sweeney
1975
as Parish

Theatre 625
1964
as Josiah Braithwaite

ITV Playhouse
1967
as King

All Creatures Great and Small
1978
as Mr. Alderson

The Protectors
1972
as Slade

The Expert
1968
as Detective Chief Superintendent Mowbray / Det. Chief Supt. Mowbray

Justice
1971
as David McGuire

Public Eye
1965
as Allan Biddersloe

The Main Chance
1969
as Charlie Webster

Strangers
1978
as Farm Manager

Holocaust
1978
as Rahm

The Adventurer
1972
as John Campbell

Manhunt
1970
as Paco

Redcap
1964
as Inspector Parish

Our Mutual Friend
1976
as Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood
Born and Bred
1978
as Ryder

Wuthering Heights
1978
as Mr Earnshaw
Dial M for Murder
1974
as Sergeant Cassar
Movies (21)

Tess
1979
as John Durbeyfield

Star!
1968
as Jack Roper

All Creatures Great and Small
1975
as Mr Alderson

The Witches
1966
as Dowsett

The Pirates of Blood River
1962
as Lance (uncredited)

Before Winter Comes
1969
as Sergeant Woody

Innocent Bystanders
1972
as Asimov

Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me
1971
as Sergeant Woody

Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive
1980
as Brock

Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)
1990
as Self (segment "Smalltown Boy")
The Ship That Couldn't Stop
1961
as Sullivan

Man at the Top
1973
as Wisbech

The Last Escape
1970
as Sgt. Henry McBee
A Sound from the Sea
1970
as King

The Errand
1980
as Warrant Officer

The Fox Trot
1971
as Harry

Dead Man's Chest
1965
as Det. Insp. Briggs
A Man without Friends
1972
as Panton

House of Character
1968
as Twigg

The Guns and the Fury
1983
as Mr. Randolph

Highway Robbery
1973
as Terry
About John Collin
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. With 43 credits spanning from 1961 to 1990, John Collin has appeared in 21 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Collin Movies
- Tess (1979) — as John Durbeyfield
- Star! (1968) — as Jack Roper
- All Creatures Great and Small (1975) — as Mr Alderson
- The Witches (1966) — as Dowsett
- The Pirates of Blood River (1962) — as Lance (uncredited)
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