Colin McCormack

Acting

Born December 2, 1941, Cardiff, Wales, UK

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.

Filmography

• Longitude — Inn Landlord
• 1995First Knight — Sir Mador
• 1994Open Fire — DCS Naylor
• Pie in the Sky — Melchett
• A Touch of Frost — Caretaker
• Spender — Staff Sergeant Bob Bamford
• The Chief — Asst. Chief Constable Peter Leech
• Casualty — Gregory Newman
• 1984Chocky — Alan
• 1981The Winter's Tale — Dion
• The Gentle Touch
• Terry and June — Nigel, Store Manager, Jack
• Out — Keith
• 1978The Girl Who Walked Quickly — Det. Sgt. Bowen
• 1977Doctor Who: The Sun Makers — Commander
• The Professionals — Inspector, Edwards
• Rentaghost — Police Sergeant
• 1975Post Mortem — Telephone Caller (voice)
• Quiller — Reporter
• The Good Life — Mr. Batty
• The Sweeney — David Wade
• Centre Play — Telephone Caller (voice)
• Man About the House — Policeman, Henry, Bernard
• 1973The Eyes Have It — Peter
• Thriller — Peter
• Warship
• 1972Death Line — Police Constable 1
• New Scotland Yard — DS Edge
• Van der Valk — Sailor
• Villains — Detective
• Justice — Policeman
• The Guardians — Young Prison Officer
• Public Eye — Bookshop Manager
• Theatre 625
• Doctor Who — Commander