Colin Higgins

Colin Higgins

  • Deathday: 2012-12-05

Biography

Colin Higgins was a British actor famous for many appearances on British television. In 1977 Higgins was cast as Wedge Antilles in Star Wars and appears in the role for one scene only. The reason for this is that Higgins was fired after a day of filming because he was having difficulty recalling his lines. He was replaced by Dennis Lawson, who went on to have great success in the role, whilst Higgins' performance went uncredited as 'Rebel Pilot'. For many years he was known by fans as 'Fake Wedge' until a retcon finally gave his character a unique name and backstory, that of Colonel Takbright.

Filmography

The Naked Civil Servant

1975

As Thumbnails

Diane

1975

As Kevin

Star Wars

1977

As Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)

Hope and Glory

1987

As Clive's Pal

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

2007

As Elixir Sniffing Customer

That Summer!

1979

As Probation Officer

The Shout

1978

As

And the Ship Sails On

1983

As Il capo della polizia

Here Is the News

1989

As Frank

Death of a Son

1989

As Solicitor

The Philanthropist

1975

As John

Lace 2

1985

As Mayor's Assistant

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