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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.
Known For
Star Wars
Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Elixir Sniffing Customer
Midsomer Murders
Mr. Miller
EastEnders
Mostyn
Hope and Glory
Clive's Pal
And the Ship Sails On
Il Capo della Polizia
Jeeves and Wooster
Comrade Butt
Lovejoy
Linklater
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street MOVIE | Elixir Sniffing Customer |
| 2003 | Cambridge Spies TV | Porter |
| 1999 | Oliver Twist TV | Bookseller |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders TV | Mr. Miller |
| 1991 | Murder Most Horrid TV | Suit |
| 1991 | The Darling Buds of May TV | Mr. Sowerby |
| 1990 | Murder East - Murder West MOVIE | Stiller |
| 1990 | Jeeves and Wooster TV | Comrade Butt |
| 1989 | Birds of a Feather TV | Store Detective |
| 1989 | Here Is the News MOVIE | Frank |