John Collin | |
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Born |
John Colin Smith 18 October 1928 Burley in Wharfedale, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK |
Died | 25 February 1987 Bradford, Yorkshire, England, UK |
(aged 58)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1961-1983 |
John Collin (18 October 1928 – 25 February 1987) was a British actor frequently seen on UK television during the 1960s and 1970s, mainly in supporting roles. Collin's best-known role was as Detective Sergeant Haggar in the long running BBC police series Z-Cars. Another notable role was as Guardian officer Tom Weston in the 1971 ITV political fantasy The Guardians.
He also played Mr. Alderson, the father-in-law of James Herriot, in the television series All Creatures Great and Small.