Acting • AGE 56
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 Ha...


Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)
Self (segment "Smalltown Boy")
1990

The Guns and the Fury
Mr. Randolph
1983

Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive
Brock
1980

The Errand
Warrant Officer
1980

Tess
John Durbeyfield
1979

Wuthering Heights
Mr Earnshaw
1978

Strangers
Farm Manager
1978

Holocaust
Rahm
1978

All Creatures Great and Small
Mr. Alderson
1978

Our Mutual Friend
Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood
1976

All Creatures Great and Small
Mr Alderson
1975

The Sweeney
Parish
1975

Highway Robbery
Terry
1973

Man at the Top
Wisbech
1973

Crown Court
Frank Page
1972

The Protectors
Slade
1972

The Adventurer
John Campbell
1972

Innocent Bystanders
Asimov
1972

Justice
David McGuire
1971

Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me
Sergeant Woody
1971

The Guardians
Tom Weston
1971

The Fox Trot
Harry
1971

Play for Today
Terry
1970

The Last Escape
Sgt. Henry McBee
1970

Manhunt
Paco
1970

The Main Chance
Charlie Webster
1969

Before Winter Comes
Sergeant Woody
1969

Star!
Jack Roper
1968

The Expert
Detective Chief Superintendent Mowbray
1968

House of Character
Twigg
1968

ITV Playhouse
King
1967

Half Hour Story
Matt
1967

The Witches
Dowsett
1966

Dead Man's Chest
Det. Insp. Briggs
1965

BBC Play of the Month
Dawker
1965

Thirty-Minute Theatre
Ross
1965

Public Eye
Allan Biddersloe
1965

Redcap
Inspector Parish
1964

The Wednesday Play
Twigg
1964

Theatre 625
Josiah Braithwaite
1964

The Saint
Sergio
1962

The Pirates of Blood River
Lance (uncredited)
1962

ITV Play of the Week
Det. Sgt. Astell
1955