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.
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ActingDeathday
December 5, 2012Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
14Cast credits
The Naked Civil Servant
ThumbnailsBlooming Youth
Diane
KevinStar Wars
Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)Hope and Glory
Clive's PalSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Elixir Sniffing CustomerThat Summer!
Probation OfficerThe Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
IrvingThe Shout
And the Ship Sails On
Il capo della poliziaDeath of a Son
SolicitorLace 2
Mayor's Assistant