John Collin

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John Collin

Acting January 1, 1931

Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK

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 Detect…

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Play for Today

Play for Today

6.6 1970 TV Show
Tess

Tess

7.1 1979 Movie
The Saint

The Saint

7.4 1962 TV Show
BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

5.2 1965 TV Show
Crown Court

Crown Court

5.7 1972 TV Show
All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

7.8 1978 TV Show
Z-Cars

Z-Cars

7.3 1962 TV Show
The Sweeney

The Sweeney

8.1 1975 TV Show
Theatre 625

Theatre 625

7.2 1964 TV Show
Star!

Star!

6.9 1968 Movie
The Wednesday Play

The Wednesday Play

5.2 1964 TV Show
ITV Playhouse

ITV Playhouse

7.0 1967 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1990
    Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)

    Movie Self (segment "Smalltown Boy")

  2. 1983
    The Guns and the Fury

    Movie Mr. Randolph

  3. 1980
    Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive

    Movie Brock

  4. 1980
    The Errand

    Movie Warrant Officer

  5. 1979
    Tess

    Movie John Durbeyfield

  6. 1978
    Wuthering Heights

    TV show Mr Earnshaw

  7. 1978
    Born and Bred

    TV show Ryder

  8. 1978
    Strangers

    TV show Farm Manager

  9. 1978
    Holocaust

    TV show Rahm

  10. 1978
    All Creatures Great and Small

    TV show Mr. Alderson

  11. 1976
    Our Mutual Friend

    TV show Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood

  12. 1975
    All Creatures Great and Small

    Movie Mr Alderson

  13. 1975
    The Sweeney

    TV show Parish

  14. 1974
    Dial M for Murder

    TV show Sergeant Cassar

  15. 1973
    Highway Robbery

    Movie Terry

  16. 1973
    Man at the Top

    Movie Wisbech

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  1. 1972
    A Man without Friends

    Movie Panton

  2. 1972
    Crown Court

    TV show Frank Page

  3. 1972
    The Protectors

    TV show Slade

  4. 1972
    The Adventurer

    TV show John Campbell

  5. 1972
    Innocent Bystanders

    Movie Asimov

  6. 1971
    Justice

    TV show David McGuire

  7. 1971
    Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me

    Movie Sergeant Woody

  8. 1971
    The Guardians

    TV show Tom Weston

  9. 1971
    The Fox Trot

    Movie Harry

  10. 1970
    Play for Today

    TV show Terry

  11. 1970
    A Sound from the Sea

    Movie King

  12. 1970
    Confession

    TV show George Bartlett

  13. 1970
    The Last Escape

    Movie Sgt. Henry McBee

  14. 1970
    Manhunt

    TV show Paco

  15. 1969
    The Main Chance

    TV show Charlie Webster

  16. 1969
    W. Somerset Maugham

    TV show Prynne

  17. 1969
    Before Winter Comes

    Movie Sergeant Woody

  18. 1968
    Star!

    Movie Jack Roper

  19. 1968
    The Expert

    TV show Detective Chief Superintendent Mowbray

  20. 1968
    House of Character

    Movie Twigg

  21. 1967
    ITV Playhouse

    TV show King

  22. 1967
    Escape

    TV show Mac

  23. 1967
    Boy Meets Girl

    TV show Daniel

  24. 1967
    Half Hour Story

    TV show Matt