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Colin Higgins (I) (1941–1988)

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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Known For

Foul Play
Foul Play Writer
(1978)
Harold and Maude
Harold and Maude Writer
(1971)
Silver Streak
Silver Streak Writer
(1976)
Nine to Five
Nine to Five Writer
(1980)
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Filmography

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 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)
 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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 1980 Nine to Five
 1978 Foul Play
Hide Hide Show Show 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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 1985 Into the Night
Kalijak Actor
 1965 The Troops in New York
Un policier américain (uncredited)
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 1984 Before Stonewall (Documentary) (special thanks - as Colin Higgens)
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 1983 This Is Your Life (TV Series)
Himself
- Dom DeLuise (1983) ... Himself
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 1989 The 61st Annual Academy Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
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Colin Higgens
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