
Colin Higgins
Acting
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 (19)

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2007
Actor: Elixir Sniffing Cu…

TV
Cambridge Spies
2003
Actor: Porter

TV
Oliver Twist
1999
Actor: Bookseller

TV
Midsomer Murders
1997
Actor: Mr. Miller

TV
The Darling Buds of May
1991
Actor: Mr. Sowerby

TV
Jeeves and Wooster
1990
Actor: Comrade Butt

TV
Birds of a Feather
1989
Actor: Store Detective

Hope and Glory
1987
Actor: Clive's Pal

TV
Lovejoy
1986
Actor: Linklater

TV
EastEnders
1985
Actor: Mostyn

TV
Miss Marple: The Body in the Library
1984
Actor: Malcolm

And the Ship Sails On
1983
Actor: Il Capo della Poli…

TV
Minder
1979
Actor: Alan

That Summer!
1979
Actor: Probation Officer

TV
Blake's 7
1978
Actor: Tak

TV
Supernatural
1977
Actor: Matt Johnson

Star Wars
1977
Actor: Rebel Pilot, Col. …

The Naked Civil Servant
1975
Actor: Thumbnails

TV
Playhouse
1974
Actor: Kevin
