John Collin
Acting Born Jan 1, 1931 Died Feb 25, 1987 Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK 56 credits
Biography
John Collin works in acting. Born January 1, 1931 in Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Died February 25, 1987. Archytele tracks 56 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
John Barrett
2 shared titles
Nastassja Kinski
1 shared title
Peter Firth
1 shared title
Leigh Lawson
1 shared title
Rosemary Martin
1 shared title
Carolyn Pickles
1 shared title
Richard Pearson
1 shared title
David Markham
1 shared title
Pascale de Boysson
1 shared title
Suzanna Hamilton
1 shared title
Career timeline
Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)
The Guns and the Fury
The ErrandDoctor Who: The Leisure Hive
Tess
All Creatures Great and SmallStrangersHolocaustWuthering HeightsBorn and Bred
Our Mutual Friend
The SweeneyAll Creatures Great and Small
Dial M for Murder
Man at the TopHighway Robbery
Crown CourtCrown CourtThe ProtectorsThe AdventurerInnocent Bystanders
JusticeThe GuardiansBeen Down So Long It Looks Like Up to MeThe Fox Trot
Play for TodayManhuntConfessionA Sound from the SeaThe Last Escape
The Main ChanceW. Somerset MaughamBefore Winter Comes
The ExpertThe ExpertStar!House of Character
ITV PlayhouseHalf Hour StoryEscape
The Witches
BBC Play of the MonthThirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatrePublic Eye
The Wednesday PlayTheatre 625Redcap
The SaintThe SaintThe Pirates of Blood River
The Ship That Couldn't Stop
ITV Play of the Week
Full Filmography
56 titles- Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards) (1990) as Self (segment "Smalltown Boy")
- The Guns and the Fury (1983) as Mr. Randolph
- The Errand (1980) as Warrant Officer
- Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive (1980) as Brock
- Tess (1979) as John Durbeyfield
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Mr. Alderson
- Strangers (1978) as Farm Manager
- Holocaust (1978) as Rahm
- Wuthering Heights (1978) as Mr Earnshaw
- Born and Bred (1978) as Ryder
- Our Mutual Friend (1976) as Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood
- The Sweeney (1975) as Parish
- All Creatures Great and Small (1975) as Mr Alderson
- Dial M for Murder (1974) as Sergeant Cassar
- Man at the Top (1973) as Wisbech
- Highway Robbery (1973) as Terry
- Crown Court (1972) as Frank Page
- Crown Court (1972) as Det. Sergeant Charles Atrass
- The Protectors (1972) as Slade
- The Adventurer (1972) as John Campbell
- Innocent Bystanders (1972) as Asimov
- A Man without Friends (1972) as Panton
- Justice (1971) as David McGuire
- The Guardians (1971) as Tom Weston
- Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me (1971) as Sergeant Woody
- The Fox Trot (1971) as Harry
- Play for Today (1970) as Terry
- Manhunt (1970) as Paco
- Confession (1970) as George Bartlett
- A Sound from the Sea (1970) as King
- The Last Escape (1970) as Sgt. Henry McBee
- The Main Chance (1969) as Charlie Webster
- W. Somerset Maugham (1969) as Prynne
- Before Winter Comes (1969) as Sergeant Woody
- The Expert (1968) as Detective Chief Superintendent Mowbray
- The Expert (1968) as Det. Chief Supt. Mowbray
- Star! (1968) as Jack Roper
- House of Character (1968) as Twigg
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as King
- Half Hour Story (1967) as Matt
- Escape (1967) as Mac
- The Witches (1966) as Dowsett
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Dawker
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Ross
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Sibley
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Ted
- Public Eye (1965) as Allan Biddersloe
- Dead Man's Chest (1965) as Det. Insp. Briggs
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Twigg
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Josiah Braithwaite
- Redcap (1964) as Inspector Parish
- The Saint (1962) as Sergio
- The Saint (1962) as Cable
- The Pirates of Blood River (1962) as Lance (uncredited)
- The Ship That Couldn't Stop (1961) as Sullivan
- ITV Play of the Week (1955) as Det. Sgt. Astell
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Collin best known for?
John Collin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tess (1979), All Creatures Great and Small (1978), Rififi (1955), Holocaust (1978).
When and where was John Collin born?
John Collin was born on January 1, 1931 in Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK. They passed away on February 25, 1987.
How many credits does John Collin have?
John Collin has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1990.
What is John Collin's background in cinema and television?
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.
John Collin by the numbers
56credits
21films
35TV series
1955–1990active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Expert (1968) as Detective Chief Superintendent Mowbray — aged about 37
- The Expert (1968) as Det. Chief Supt. Mowbray — aged about 37
- The Main Chance (1969) as Charlie Webster — aged about 38
- Public Eye (1965) as Allan Biddersloe — aged about 34
- The Sweeney (1975) as Parish — aged about 44
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Mr. Alderson — aged about 47
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