Z-Cars been running for seven years but which some considered 'cosy'. The one character present throughout the entire run (though not in every episode) was Bert Lynch, played by James Ellis (though John Phillips as Det. Chief Supt. Robins would reappear sporadically during the show's run – by the end of the series he had become Chief Constable). Other characters in the early days were Stratford Johns (Inspector Barlow), Frank Windsor (Det. Sgt Watt), Robert Keegan (Sgt Blackitt), Joseph Brady (PC "Jock" Weir) and Brian Blessed ("Fancy" Smith). Also in 1960s episodes as David Graham was Colin Welland, later a screenwriter.
Mark Smith (actor) knocked out in the 2nd Round. Mark has three children, two from his second wife Simone Young. Mark Smith (actor) Mark Smith (born September 30, 1969) is an English actor and body builder who starred as 'Rhino' on the popular ITV show, "Gladiators". He now lives in Acton, London. Smith starred as 'Leo' in the Nickelodeon (UK & Ireland) show "Renford Rejects" and also guest starred as 'Johnson' in the hit BBC soap "EastEnders". He has also appeared In Trial & Retribution for Lynda LaPlante, Robin Hood as the role of Karim. Then Mark moved with his family to LA