Colin Higgins
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 (29 titles)
7.2MovieSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Elixir Sniffing Customer · 2007
6.4ShowCambridge Spies
Porter · 2003
6.3ShowOliver Twist
Bookseller · 1999
7.5ShowMidsomer Murders
Mr. Miller · 1997
6.9ShowMurder Most Horrid
Suit · 1991
7.9ShowThe Darling Buds of May
Mr. Sowerby · 1991
Murder East - Murder West
Stiller · 1990
8.1ShowJeeves and Wooster
Comrade Butt · 1990
6.3ShowBirds of a Feather
Store Detective · 1989
MovieHere Is the News
Frank · 1989
5.8MovieDeath of a Son
Solicitor · 1989
6.9MovieHope and Glory
Clive's Pal · 1987
7.4ShowLovejoy
Linklater · 1986
MovieLace 2
Mayor's Assistant · 1985
4.2ShowEastEnders
Mostyn · 1985
7.5ShowMiss Marple: The Body in the Library
Malcolm · 1984
6.8MovieThe Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
Irving · 1984
7.2MovieAnd the Ship Sails On
Il Capo della Polizia · 1983
7.2ShowMinder
Alan · 1979
4.9MovieThat Summer!
Probation Officer · 1979
7.3ShowBlake's 7
Tak · 1978
7.2ShowSupernatural
Matt Johnson · 1977
8.2MovieStar Wars
Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited) · 1977
MovieThe Chauffeur
Policeman · 1976
6.7MovieThe Naked Civil Servant
Thumbnails · 1975
The Philanthropist
John · 1975
7.0MovieDiane
Kevin · 1975
7.0ShowPlayhouse
Kevin · 1974
MovieBlooming Youth
Jim · 1973