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John Collin

Bio: 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

Born: Thu, Jan 01 1931

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

Death: Wed, Feb 25 1987

John Collin is 56 years old

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

John Collin would have been no older than 56 in Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards) as 'Self (segment "Smalltown Boy")'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 1990

The Guns and the Fury

John Collin was 52 in The Guns and the Fury as 'Mr. Randolph'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1983

Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive

John Collin was 49 in Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive as 'Brock'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1980

The Errand

John Collin was 49 in The Errand as 'Warrant Officer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Tess

John Collin was 48 in Tess as 'John Durbeyfield'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1979

All Creatures Great and Small

John Collin was 44 in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Mr Alderson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1975

Highway Robbery

John Collin was 42 in Highway Robbery as 'Terry'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 29 1973

Man at the Top

John Collin was 42 in Man at the Top as 'Wisbech'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

A Man without Friends

John Collin was 41 in A Man without Friends as 'Panton'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1972

Innocent Bystanders

John Collin was 41 in Innocent Bystanders as 'Asimov'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1972

Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me

John Collin was 40 in Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me as 'Sergeant Woody'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1971

The Fox Trot

John Collin was 40 in The Fox Trot as 'Harry'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1971

A Sound from the Sea

John Collin was 39 in A Sound from the Sea as 'King'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 17 1970

The Last Escape

John Collin was 39 in The Last Escape as 'Sgt. Henry McBee'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1970

Before Winter Comes

John Collin was 38 in Before Winter Comes as 'Sergeant Woody'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1969

Star!

John Collin was 37 in Star! as 'Jack Roper'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1968

House of Character

John Collin was 37 in House of Character as 'Twigg'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 10 1968

The Witches

John Collin was 35 in The Witches as 'Dowsett'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1966

Dead Man's Chest

John Collin was 34 in Dead Man's Chest as 'Det. Insp. Briggs'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1965

The Pirates of Blood River

John Collin was 31 in The Pirates of Blood River as 'Lance (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1962

The Ship That Couldn't Stop

John Collin was 30 in The Ship That Couldn't Stop as 'Sullivan'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 02 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Wuthering Heights

John Collin was 47+ in Wuthering Heights as 'Mr Earnshaw'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978

Born and Bred

John Collin was 47+ in Born and Bred as 'Ryder'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1978

Strangers

John Collin was 47+ in Strangers as 'Farm Manager'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 05 1978

Holocaust

John Collin was 47+ in Holocaust as 'Rahm'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 1978

All Creatures Great and Small

John Collin was 47+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Mr. Alderson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978

Our Mutual Friend

John Collin was 45+ in Our Mutual Friend as 'Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 01 1976

The Sweeney

John Collin was 44+ in The Sweeney as 'Parish'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975

Dial M for Murder

John Collin was 43+ in Dial M for Murder as 'Sergeant Cassar'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 20 1974

Crown Court

John Collin was 41+ in Crown Court as 'Frank Page, Det. Sergeant Charles Atrass'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972

The Adventurer

John Collin was 41+ in The Adventurer as 'John Campbell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972

The Protectors

John Collin was 41+ in The Protectors as 'Slade'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972

Justice

John Collin was 40+ in Justice as 'David McGuire'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971

Play for Today

John Collin was 39+ in Play for Today as 'Terry'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970

Manhunt

John Collin was 39+ in Manhunt as 'Paco'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 02 1970

The Main Chance

John Collin was 38+ in The Main Chance as 'Charlie Webster'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 18 1969

The Expert

John Collin was 37+ in The Expert as 'Detective Chief Superintendent Mowbray, Det. Chief Supt. Mowbray'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 1968

ITV Playhouse

John Collin was 36+ in ITV Playhouse as 'King'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1967

BBC Play of the Month

John Collin was 34+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Dawker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965

Public Eye

John Collin was 34+ in Public Eye as 'Allan Biddersloe'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1965

Redcap

John Collin was 33+ in Redcap as 'Inspector Parish'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 17 1964

Theatre 625

John Collin was 33+ in Theatre 625 as 'Josiah Braithwaite'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 03 1964

The Saint

John Collin was 31+ in The Saint as 'Sergio, Cable'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962