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