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Colin Higgins was born on July 28, 1941 in Nouméa, New Caledonia, France. He was a writer and director, known for Foul Play (1978), Harold and Maude (1971) and Silver Streak (1976). He died on August 5, 1988 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. See full bio »

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July 28, 1941 in Nouméa, New Caledonia, France

Died:

August 5, 1988 (age 47) in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Foul Play Writer

(1978)

Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude Writer

(1971)

Silver Streak Writer

(1976)

Nine to Five Writer

(1980)

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Writer (9 credits)

2001 Harold i Mod (TV Movie)

1987 Out on a Limb (TV Mini-Series) (teleplay - 2 episodes)

- Episode #1.2 (1987) ... (teleplay)

- Episode #1.1 (1987) ... (teleplay)

1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (screenplay)

1980 Nine to Five (screenplay)

1978 Harold et Maud (TV Movie) (play)

1978 Foul Play (written by)

1976 Silver Streak (written by)

1973 The Devil's Daughter (TV Movie)

1971 Harold and Maude (written by)

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Director (3 credits)

1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

1980 Nine to Five

1978 Foul Play

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Producer (2 credits)

1987 Out on a Limb (TV Mini-Series) (co-producer - 2 episodes)

- Episode #1.2 (1987) ... (co-producer)

- Episode #1.1 (1987) ... (co-producer)

1971 Harold and Maude (producer)

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Actor (2 credits)

1985 Into the Night
Kalijak Actor

1965 The Troops in New York
Un policier américain (uncredited)

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Thanks (1 credit)

1984 Before Stonewall (Documentary) (special thanks - as Colin Higgens)

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Self (1 credit)

1983 This Is Your Life (TV Series)
Himself

- Dom DeLuise (1983) ... Himself

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Archive footage (2 credits)

2018 Celebrating Laughter: The Life and Films of Colin Higgins (Documentary)
Himself

1989 The 61st Annual Academy Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Memorial Tribute

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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Colin Higgens

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His older brother is Australian actor John Higgins. See more »

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Leo

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