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Colin Higgins

Colin Higgins

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.

Known for

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2007 • Elixir Sniffing Customer
Murder East - Murder West
1990 • Stiller
Here Is the News
Here Is the News
1989 • Frank
Death of a Son
Death of a Son
1989 • Solicitor
Hope and Glory
Hope and Glory
1987 • Clive's Pal
Lace 2
Lace 2
1985 • Mayor's Assistant
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
1984 • Irving
And the Ship Sails On
And the Ship Sails On
1983 • Il Capo della Polizia

Full filmography

Death of a Son
Death of a Son
1989 • Solicitor
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Hope and Glory
Hope and Glory
1987 • Clive's Pal
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Lace 2
Lace 2
1985 • Mayor's Assistant
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And the Ship Sails On
And the Ship Sails On
1983 • Il Capo della Polizia
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That Summer!
That Summer!
1979 • Probation Officer
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Star Wars
Star Wars
1977 • Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)
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The Chauffeur
The Chauffeur
1976 • Policeman
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Diane
Diane
1975 • Kevin
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Colin Higgins – Biography, Known For & Filmography