Colin Higgins | |
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| Born | 28 July 1941 Nouméa, New Caledonia, France |
| Died | 5 August 1988 (aged 47) Beverly Hills, California, United States |
| Education | Stanford University UCLA |
| Occupation(s) | Director, producer, actor, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1971–1987 |
Colin Higgins (28 July 1941 – 5 August 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,[1] and for directing the films Foul Play (1978) and 9 to 5 (1980).[2]
- ^ Lyall, Sarah (7 August 1988). "Colin Higgins, Film Director, 47, Creator of 'Harold and Maude'". The New York Times.
- ^ "Colin Higgins; Creator of 'Harold and Maude' Film". Los Angeles Times. 6 August 1988. p. 28.