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