Colin Higgins

Artwork for Star Wars

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. He died in December, 2012.

Timeline

2007

  • Poster for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    Elixir Sniffing Customer

1989

  • Poster for Death of a Son

    Solicitor

  • Poster for Here Is the News

    Frank

1987

  • Poster for Hope and Glory

    Clive's Pal

1985

  • Poster for Lace 2

    Mayor's Assistant

1984

  • Poster for The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood

    Irving

1983

  • Poster for And the Ship Sails On

    Il Capo della Polizia

1979

  • Poster for That Summer!

    Probation Officer

1977

  • Poster for Star Wars

    Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)

1976

  • Poster for The Chauffeur

    Policeman

1975

1973

  • Poster for Blooming Youth

    Jim