Acting
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
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Film · 2007
Cambridge Spies
Series · 2003
Oliver Twist
Series · 1999
Midsomer Murders
Series · 1997
The Darling Buds of May
Series · 1991
Murder Most Horrid
Series · 1991
Murder East - Murder West
Film · 1990
Jeeves and Wooster
Series · 1990
Here Is the News
Film · 1989
Death of a Son
Film · 1989
Birds of a Feather
Series · 1989
Hope and Glory
Film · 1987
Lovejoy
Series · 1986
Lace 2
Film · 1985
EastEnders
Series · 1985
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
Film · 1984
Miss Marple: The Body in the Library
Series · 1984
And the Ship Sails On
Film · 1983
That Summer!
Film · 1979
Minder
Series · 1979
Blake's 7
Series · 1978
Star Wars
Film · 1977
Supernatural
Series · 1977
Three Piece Suite
Series · 1977
The Chauffeur
Film · 1976
The Naked Civil Servant
Film · 1975
The Philanthropist
Film · 1975
Diane
Film · 1975
Playhouse
Series · 1974
Blooming Youth
Film · 1973