John Collin

John Collin (born John Colin Smith; 18 October 1928 – 25 February 1987) was a British actor frequently seen on UK television during the 1960s and 1970s, mainly in supporting roles such as ITC's The Saint (S5/E21). Collin's best-known role was as Detective Sergeant Cecil 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 both the 1975 film All Creatures Great and Small and the later BBC TV series television series.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1959 Breakout Barman Uncredited1962 The Valiant Sergeant 1962 The Pirates of Blood River Lance Uncredited1963 Cleopatra Roman Officer Uncredited1963 The Three Lives of Thomasina Villager Uncredited1965 Dead Man's Chest Det. Insp. Briggs Edgar Wallace Mysteries1966 The Witches Dowsett 1968 Star! Jack Roper 1969 Before Winter Comes Sgt. Woody 1970 The Last Escape Sgt. Henry McBee 1971 Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me Sergeant Woody 1972 Innocent Bystanders Asimov 1973 Man at the Top Wisbech 1975 All Creatures Great and Small Mr. Alderson 1979 Tess John Durbeyfield 1981 The Guns and the Fury Mr. Randolph

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