
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
December 2, 1941
Died
June 19, 2004 (age 62)
Place of Birth
Cardiff, Wales, UK
Colin McCormack
Biography
John Colin McCormack (2 December 1941 – 19 June 2004) was a Welsh actor who enjoyed success in classical stage performances and television shows including BBC TV's Dixon of Dock Green, a show he returned to twenty years later when he played a police constable. McCormack also appeared in several feature films during his career.
McCormack was probably best known for his recurring role as Alan in the 1984 science fiction series Chocky and for playing Kevin Masters in EastEnders.
McCormack's electric presence and square jaw coupled with his imposing athletic build usually saw him typecast as a soldier or policeman. He nonetheless appeared in a wide range of roles including Man About the House, The Good Life and Yes Minister. He also tutored and coached at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where his students included Ewan McGregor, Daniel Craig and Damian Lewis.
Known For

TV
Doctor Who
Commander
1963

TV
Casualty
Gregory Newman
1986

TV
A Touch of Frost
Caretaker
1992

TV
The Professionals
Inspector
1977

TV
The Professionals
Edwards
1977

TV
Theatre 625
1964

TV
Public Eye
Bookshop Manager
1965

TV
The Sweeney
David Wade
1975

TV
Thriller
Peter
1973

TV
Justice
Policeman
1971

TV
Pie in the Sky
Melchett
1994

TV
Van der Valk
Sailor
1972

TV
Warship
1973

TV
The Chief
Asst. Chief Constable Peter Leech
1990

TV
The Gentle Touch
1980

TV
Terry and June
Nigel
1979

TV
Terry and June
Store Manager
1979

TV
Terry and June
Jack
1979

TV
The Good Life
Mr. Batty
1975

TV
Spender
Staff Sergeant Bob Bamford
1991
Filmography
2000TVLongitudeas Inn Landlord1995FilmFirst Knightas Sir Mador1994FilmOpen Fireas DCS Naylor1994TVPie in the Skyas Melchett1992TVA Touch of Frostas Caretaker1991TVSpenderas Staff Sergeant Bob Bamford1990TVThe Chiefas Asst. Chief Constable Peter Leech1986TVCasualtyas Gregory Newman1984FilmChockyas Alan1984TVChockyas Alan1981FilmThe Winter's Taleas Dion1980TVThe Gentle Touch1979TVTerry and Juneas Nigel1978TVOutas Keith1978FilmThe Girl Who Walked Quicklyas Det. Sgt. Bowen1977TVThe Professionalsas Inspector1977FilmDoctor Who: The Sun Makersas Commander1975TVQuilleras Reporter1975FilmPost Mortemas Telephone Caller (voice)1975TVThe Good Lifeas Mr. Batty1975TVThe Sweeneyas David Wade1973TVMan About the Houseas Policeman1973TVCentre Playas Telephone Caller (voice)1973FilmThe Eyes Have Itas Peter1973TVWarship1973TVThrilleras Peter1972FilmDeath Lineas Police Constable 11972TVVan der Valkas Sailor1971TVJusticeas Policeman1971TVThe Guardians1965TVPublic Eyeas Bookshop Manager1964TVTheatre 6251963TVDoctor Whoas Commander