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Colin Higgins
Colin Higgins

Colin Higgins

Acting

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.

Filmography

2007Movie
2003TV
1999
Oliver Twist

as Bookseller

TV
1997
Midsomer Murders

as Mr. Miller

TV
1991TV
1991TV
1990Movie
1990
Jeeves and Wooster

as Comrade Butt

TV
1989
Birds of a Feather

as Store Detective

TV
1989Movie
1989
Death of a Son

as Solicitor

Movie
1987
Hope and Glory

as Clive's Pal

Movie
1986
Lovejoy

as Linklater

TV
1985
Lace 2

as Mayor's Assistant

Movie
1985
EastEnders

as Mostyn

TV
1983
And the Ship Sails On

as Il Capo della Polizia

Movie
1979
Minder

as Alan

TV
1979
That Summer!

as Probation Officer

Movie
1978
Blake's 7

as Tak

TV
1977
Supernatural

as Matt Johnson

TV
1977
Star Wars

as Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)

Movie
1976
The Chauffeur

as Policeman

Movie
1975Movie
1975Movie
1975
Diane

as Kevin

Movie
1974
Playhouse

as Kevin

TV
1973Movie

Personal Info

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