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