Colin Higgins

Actor

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.

Acting

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