Colin Higgins
ActingColin 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
Star Wars
Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Elixir Sniffing Customer
And the Ship Sails On
Il Capo della Polizia
Hope and Glory
Clive's Pal
The Naked Civil Servant
Thumbnails
That Summer!
Probation Officer
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
Irving
Lace 2
Mayor's Assistant
Death of a Son
Solicitor
Filmography — Acting
Star Wars
Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Elixir Sniffing Customer
And the Ship Sails On
Il Capo della Polizia
Hope and Glory
Clive's Pal
The Naked Civil Servant
Thumbnails
That Summer!
Probation Officer
Murder East - Murder West
Stiller
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
Irving
Lace 2
Mayor's Assistant
Death of a Son
Solicitor
The Philanthropist
John
Here Is the News
Frank
Diane
Kevin
Blooming Youth
Jim
The Chauffeur
Policeman