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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Tess (1979) — John Durbeyfield
2. Star! (1968) — Jack Roper
3. The Saint (1962) — Sergio
4. Holocaust (1978) — Rahm
5. The Witches (1966) — Dowsett
6. All Creatures Great and Small (1978) — Mr. Alderson
7. The Pirates of Blood River (1962) — Lance (uncredited)
8. The Sweeney (1975) — Parish
9. All Creatures Great and Small (1975) — Mr Alderson
10. Before Winter Comes (1969) — Sergeant Woody
11. The Protectors (1972) — Slade
12. Play for Today (1970) — Terry
13. Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me (1971) — Sergeant Woody
14. Man at the Top (1973) — Wisbech
15. BBC Play of the Month (1965) — Dawker
16. Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) — Ross
17. The Adventurer (1972) — John Campbell
18. Crown Court (1972) — Frank Page
19. Public Eye (1965) — Allan Biddersloe
20. The Last Escape (1970) — Sgt. Henry McBee
21. Innocent Bystanders (1972) — Asimov
22. Theatre 625 (1964) — Josiah Braithwaite
23. The Wednesday Play (1964) — Twigg
24. ITV Play of the Week (1955) — Det. Sgt. Astell
25. Dead Man's Chest (1965) — Det. Insp. Briggs
26. The Main Chance (1969) — Charlie Webster
27. Manhunt (1970) — Paco
28. Wuthering Heights (1978) — Mr Earnshaw
29. Strangers (1978) — Farm Manager
30. Justice (1971) — David McGuire
31. ITV Playhouse (1967) — King
32. The Guardians (1971) — Tom Weston
33. Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive (1980) — Brock
34. The Expert (1968) — Detective Chief Superintendent Mowbray
35. Redcap (1964) — Inspector Parish
36. Half Hour Story (1967) — Matt
37. House of Character (1968) — Twigg
38. The Guns and the Fury (1983) — Mr. Randolph
39. Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards) (1990) — Self (segment "Smalltown Boy")
40. A Man without Friends (1972) — Panton