John Alkin (born 17 January 1947 in Rugby, Warwickshire) was a British actor turned spiritual healer.
Alkin is best remembered for 2 roles, namely that of DS Tom Daniels in The Sweeney, and as barrister Barry Deeley in the long running daytime TV Drama Crown Court. He also appeared extensively as a guest star in numerous TV Shows such as Z-Cars, Timeslip, Minder and Doctor Who.
John left acting in the mid eighties to set up a spiritual healing centre with his wife.
He is married to Lee Everett, former wife of DJ and TV comic Kenny Everett and is now retired from acting.