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John Collin

John Collin

Acting

Born January 1, 1931 · 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 · 40 titles

Play for Today

Play for Today

1970
Crown Court

Crown Court

1972
BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

1965
Theatre 625

Theatre 625

1964
The Saint

The Saint

1962
The Wednesday Play

The Wednesday Play

1964
ITV Play of the Week

ITV Play of the Week

1955
ITV Playhouse

ITV Playhouse

1967
Thirty-Minute Theatre

Thirty-Minute Theatre

1965
The Sweeney

The Sweeney

1975
All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

1978
Public Eye

Public Eye

1965
The Main Chance

The Main Chance

1969
The Protectors

The Protectors

1972
The Expert

The Expert

1968
Justice

Justice

1971
Strangers

Strangers

1978
Manhunt

Manhunt

1970
The Adventurer

The Adventurer

1972
Our Mutual Friend

Our Mutual Friend

1976
Redcap

Redcap

1964
Holocaust

Holocaust

1978
Half Hour Story

Half Hour Story

1967
W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham

1969
Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

1978
Born and Bred

Born and Bred

1978
The Guardians

The Guardians

1971
Confession

Confession

1970
Tess

Tess

1979
Star!

Star!

1968
Dial M for Murder

Dial M for Murder

1974
Escape

Escape

1967
Innocent Bystanders

Innocent Bystanders

1972
The Pirates of Blood River

The Pirates of Blood River

1962
All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

1975
The Ship That Couldn't Stop

The Ship That Couldn't Stop

1961
The Witches

The Witches

1966
Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive

Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive

1980
Before Winter Comes

Before Winter Comes

1969
A Sound from the Sea

A Sound from the Sea

1970