Colin Higgins

Colin Higgins

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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.

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Star Wars
Star Wars

1977

as Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

2007

as Elixir Sniffing Customer

Hope and Glory
Hope and Glory

1987

as Clive's Pal

The Naked Civil Servant
The Naked Civil Servant

1975

as Thumbnails

And the Ship Sails On
And the Ship Sails On

1983

as Il Capo della Polizia

The Chauffeur
The Chauffeur

1976

as Policeman

Lace 2
Lace 2

1985

as Mayor's Assistant

That Summer!
That Summer!

1979

as Probation Officer

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The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
Death of a Son
Death of a Son

1989

as Solicitor

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Blooming Youth
Blooming Youth

1973

as Jim

Diane
Diane

1975

as Kevin

Here Is the News
Here Is the News

1989

as Frank