Colin Higgins

Colin Higgins

Known for

Writing

Born

July 28, 1941

Birthplace

Nouméa, New Caledonia, France

Died

August 5, 1988 (aged 47)

Biography

Colin Higgins (July 28, 1941 – August 5, 1988) was an Australian-American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer. He was best known for writing the screenplay for the 1971 film Harold and Maude.

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Best known work

Harold and Maude
Harold and Maude
1971
Nine to Five
Nine to Five
1980
The Gendarme in New York
The Gendarme in New York
1965
Silver Streak
Silver Streak
1976
Into the Night
Into the Night
1985
Foul Play
Foul Play
1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
The Devil's Daughter
The Devil's Daughter
1973
Out on a Limb
Out on a Limb
1987
Harold et Maude
Harold et Maude
2012

Filmography

  1. 2012

    Harold et Maude

    Author

  2. 1987

    Out on a LimbTV

    Teleplay, Co-Producer

  3. 1985

    Into the Night

    as Actor in a Hostage Film

  4. 1982

  5. 1980

    Nine to Five

    Screenplay, Director

  6. 1978

    Foul Play

    Writer, Director

  7. 1976

  8. 1973

  9. 1971

    Harold and Maude

    Producer, Writer

  10. 1968

    Opus One

    Director

  11. 1965

    The Gendarme in New York

    as Un policier américain (uncredited)

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