John Collin (born "John Colin Smith" on 18th October 1928 in Burley-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire, died 25th February 1987 in Bradford) appeared on Coronation Street in three roles:
- Bernard Snape in April 1961
- Douglas Pickins between August and September 1969
- Paul Stringer, the elder boyfriend of Suzie Birchall who appeared between January and February 1979.
His other credits include roles in Probation Officer, The Big Pull, Z Cars, Redcap, Emergency-Ward 10, Hereward the Wake, Dixon of Dock Green, The Baron, The Saint, Man in a Suitcase, The Expert, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), The Protectors, Crown Court, All Creatures Great and Small, Doctor Who, Strangers and The Chinese Detective.
Film roles include Breakout, The Valiant, Dead Man's Chest, The Witches, Star!, Innocent Bystanders, Man at the Top and Tess.