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Known for Acting
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.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) — Elixir Sniffing Customer
Cambridge Spies (2003) — Porter · 2 episodes
Oliver Twist (1999) — Bookseller · 4 episodes
Midsomer Murders (1997) — Mr. Miller · 1 episode
The Darling Buds of May (1991) — Mr. Sowerby · 1 episode
Murder Most Horrid (1991) — Suit · 1 episode
Murder East - Murder West (1990) — Stiller
Jeeves and Wooster (1990) — Comrade Butt · 1 episode
Here Is the News (1989) — Frank
Death of a Son (1989) — Solicitor
Birds of a Feather (1989) — Store Detective · 1 episode
Hope and Glory (1987) — Clive's Pal
Lovejoy (1986) — Linklater · 1 episode
Lace 2 (1985) — Mayor's Assistant
EastEnders (1985) — Mostyn · 2 episodes
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (1984) — Irving
Miss Marple: The Body in the Library (1984) — Malcolm · 2 episodes
And the Ship Sails On (1983) — Il Capo della Polizia
That Summer! (1979) — Probation Officer
Minder (1979) — Alan · 1 episode
Blake's 7 (1978) — Tak · 1 episode
Star Wars (1977) — Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)
Supernatural (1977) — Matt Johnson · 1 episode
Three Piece Suite (1977) — Calen (segment "Entrance Fee") · 1 episode
The Chauffeur (1976) — Policeman
The Naked Civil Servant (1975) — Thumbnails
The Philanthropist (1975) — John
Diane (1975) — Kevin
Playhouse (1974) — Kevin · 1 episode
Blooming Youth (1973) — Jim