
Colin Higgins
Known for department: Acting
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.
Known for

The Naked Civil Servant
1975Thumbnails
And the Ship Sails On
1983Il Capo della PoliziaThe Philanthropist
1975John
Here Is the News
1989Frank
Death of a Son
1989Solicitor
Blooming Youth
1973Jim
Lace 2
1985Mayor's Assistant
Diane
1975KevinMurder East - Murder West
1990Stiller
Hope and Glory
1987Clive's Pal
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2007Elixir Sniffing Customer
Star Wars
1977Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)
That Summer!
1979Probation Officer
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
1984Irving