
John Collin
Known for Acting · 48 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 (27)

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 Wednesday Play
1964
as Twigg

Theatre 625
1964
as Josiah Braithwaite

ITV Playhouse
1967
as King

The Sweeney
1975
as Parish

All Creatures Great and Small
1978
as Mr. Alderson

The Protectors
1972
as Slade

Justice
1971
as David McGuire

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

Public Eye
1965
as Allan Biddersloe

The Main Chance
1969
as Charlie Webster

Holocaust
1978
as Rahm

Strangers
1978
as Farm Manager

The Adventurer
1972
as John Campbell

Manhunt
1970
as Paco

Half Hour Story
1967
as Matt

Redcap
1964
as Inspector Parish

The Guardians
1971
as Tom Weston
W. Somerset Maugham
1969
as Prynne

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
Confession
1970
as George Bartlett
Movies (21)

Tess
1979
as John Durbeyfield

Star!
1968
as Jack Roper

The Witches
1966
as Dowsett

All Creatures Great and Small
1975
as Mr Alderson

Before Winter Comes
1969
as Sergeant Woody

The Pirates of Blood River
1962
as Lance (uncredited)

Innocent Bystanders
1972
as Asimov

Man at the Top
1973
as Wisbech

The Last Escape
1970
as Sgt. Henry McBee

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

The Guns and the Fury
1983
as Mr. Randolph

The Errand
1980
as Warrant Officer

Dead Man's Chest
1965
as Det. Insp. Briggs
A Sound from the Sea
1970
as King

House of Character
1968
as Twigg

Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive
1980
as Brock

The Fox Trot
1971
as Harry

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

Highway Robbery
1973
as Terry
A Man without Friends
1972
as Panton
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 48 credits spanning from 1961 to 1990, John Collin has appeared in 21 films and 27 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Collin Movies
- Tess (1979) — as John Durbeyfield
- Star! (1968) — as Jack Roper
- The Witches (1966) — as Dowsett
- All Creatures Great and Small (1975) — as Mr Alderson
- Before Winter Comes (1969) — as Sergeant Woody
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