Colin Higgins
Actor
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
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
as Elixir Sniffing Customer 2007
Hope and Glory
as Clive's Pal 1987
And the Ship Sails On
as Il Capo della Polizia 1983
The Naked Civil Servant
as Thumbnails 1975
That Summer!
as Probation Officer 1979
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
as Irving 1984
Death of a Son
as Solicitor 1989
Diane
as Kevin 1975
Murder East - Murder West
as Stiller 1990
The Philanthropist
as John 1975
Here Is the News
as Frank 1989
Blooming Youth
as Jim 1973
Lace 2
as Mayor's Assistant 1985