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John Collin
Acting

John Collin

Born 1931-01-01
Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring John Collin

Play for Today
TV
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Play for Today

1970
TMDB3.3
The Saint
TV
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The Saint

1962
TMDB3.7
Tess
Movie
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Tess

1979
TMDB3.5
Crown Court
TV
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Crown Court

1972
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BBC Play of the Month
TV
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BBC Play of the Month

1965
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Theatre 625
TV
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Theatre 625

1964
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ITV Playhouse
TV
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ITV Playhouse

1967
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The Wednesday Play
TV
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The Wednesday Play

1964
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Star!
Movie
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Star!

1968
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The Sweeney
TV
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The Sweeney

1975
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (59 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)Self (segment "Smalltown Boy")Movie1990
The Guns and the FuryThe Guns and the FuryMr. RandolphMovie1983
Doctor Who: The Leisure HiveDoctor Who: The Leisure HiveBrockMovie1980
The ErrandThe ErrandWarrant OfficerMovie1980
TessTessJohn DurbeyfieldMovie1979
Wuthering HeightsWuthering HeightsMr EarnshawTV Series1978
Born and BredRyderTV Series1978
StrangersStrangersFarm ManagerTV Series1978
HolocaustHolocaustRahmTV Series1978
All Creatures Great and SmallAll Creatures Great and SmallMr. AldersonTV Series1978
Our Mutual FriendOur Mutual FriendRoger 'Rogue' RiderhoodTV Series1976
All Creatures Great and SmallAll Creatures Great and SmallMr AldersonMovie1975
The SweeneyThe SweeneyParishTV Series1975
Dial M for MurderSergeant CassarTV Series1974
Highway RobberyHighway RobberyTerryMovie1973
Man at the TopMan at the TopWisbechMovie1973
A Man without FriendsPantonMovie1972
Crown CourtCrown CourtFrank PageTV Series1972
Crown CourtCrown CourtDet. Sergeant Charles AtrassTV Series1972
The ProtectorsThe ProtectorsSladeTV Series1972
The AdventurerThe AdventurerJohn CampbellTV Series1972
Innocent BystandersInnocent BystandersAsimovMovie1972
JusticeJusticeDavid McGuireTV Series1971
Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to MeBeen Down So Long It Looks Like Up to MeSergeant WoodyMovie1971
The GuardiansThe GuardiansTom WestonTV Series1971
The Fox TrotThe Fox TrotHarryMovie1971
Play for TodayPlay for TodayTerryTV Series1970
A Sound from the SeaKingMovie1970
ConfessionGeorge BartlettTV Series1970
The Last EscapeThe Last EscapeSgt. Henry McBeeMovie1970
ManhuntManhuntPacoTV Series1970
The Main ChanceThe Main ChanceCharlie WebsterTV Series1969
W. Somerset MaughamPrynneTV Series1969
Before Winter ComesBefore Winter ComesSergeant WoodyMovie1969
Star!Star!Jack RoperMovie1968
The ExpertThe ExpertDetective Chief Superintendent MowbrayTV Series1968
The ExpertThe ExpertDet. Chief Supt. MowbrayTV Series1968
House of CharacterHouse of CharacterTwiggMovie1968
ITV PlayhouseITV PlayhouseKingTV Series1967
EscapeMacTV Series1967
Boy Meets GirlBoy Meets GirlDanielTV Series1967
Half Hour StoryHalf Hour StoryMattTV Series1967
The WitchesThe WitchesDowsettMovie1966
Five MoreBainesTV Series1966
Dead Man's ChestDead Man's ChestDet. Insp. BriggsMovie1965
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthDawkerTV Series1965
Thirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatreRossTV Series1965
Thirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatreSibleyTV Series1965
Thirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatreTedTV Series1965
Public EyePublic EyeAllan BiddersloeTV Series1965
RedcapRedcapInspector ParishTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayTwiggTV Series1964
Theatre 625Theatre 625Josiah BraithwaiteTV Series1964
The SaintThe SaintSergioTV Series1962
The SaintThe SaintCableTV Series1962
The Pirates of Blood RiverThe Pirates of Blood RiverLance (uncredited)Movie1962
Z-CarsZ-CarsDet. Sgt. HaggarTV Series1962
The Ship That Couldn't StopSullivanMovie1961
ITV Play of the WeekITV Play of the WeekDet. Sgt. AstellTV Series1955