Colin McCormack
Actor
- Born
- December 2, 1941 · Cardiff, Wales, UK
- Died
- June 19, 2004 (age 62)
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.
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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
Acting9
- 1995First Knight as Sir Mador
- 1994Open Fire as DCS Naylor
- 1984Chocky as Alan
- 1981The Winter's Tale as Dion
- 1978The Girl Who Walked Quickly as Det. Sgt. Bowen
- 1977Doctor Who: The Sun Makers as Commander
- 1975Post Mortem as Telephone Caller (voice)
- 1973The Eyes Have It as Peter
- 1972Death Line as Police Constable 1