Colin McCormack

Known for

Acting

Born

December 2, 1941

Birthplace

Cardiff, Wales, UK

Died

June 19, 2004 (aged 62)

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,...

Best known work

First Knight

1995

Doctor Who

1963

Death Line

1972

Casualty

1986

A Touch of Frost

1992

The Professionals

1977

The Good Life

1975

The Sweeney

1975

Man About the House

1973

Pie in the Sky

1994

Filmography

2000
LongitudeTV
as Inn Landlord (1 episode)
1995
First Knight
as Sir Mador
1994
Open Fire
as DCS Naylor
1994
Pie in the SkyTV
as Melchett (1 episode)
1992
A Touch of FrostTV
as Caretaker (1 episode)
1991
SpenderTV
as Staff Sergeant Bob Bamford (1 episode)
1990
The ChiefTV
as Asst. Chief Constable Peter Leech (3 episodes)
1986
CasualtyTV
as Gregory Newman (1 episode)
1984
Chocky
as Alan
1981
The Winter's Tale
as Dion
1980
The Gentle TouchTV
1979
Terry and JuneTV
as Nigel (1 episode), as Store Manager (1 episode), as Jack (1 episode)
1978
OutTV
as Keith (1 episode)
1978
The Girl Who Walked Quickly
as Det. Sgt. Bowen
1977
The ProfessionalsTV
as Inspector (1 episode), as Edwards (1 episode)
1977
Doctor Who: The Sun Makers
as Commander
1976
RentaghostTV
as Police Sergeant (1 episode)
1975
QuillerTV
as Reporter (1 episode)
1975
Post Mortem
as Telephone Caller (voice)
1975
The Good LifeTV
as Mr. Batty (1 episode)
1975
The SweeneyTV
as David Wade (1 episode)
1973
Man About the HouseTV
as Policeman (1 episode), as Henry (1 episode), as Bernard (1 episode)
1973
Centre PlayTV
as Telephone Caller (voice) (1 episode)
1973
The Eyes Have It
as Peter
1973
WarshipTV