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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).
Learn about the life and career of Colin Higgins, a screenwriter, director and producer who created Harold and Maude, Silver Streak and Nine to Five. Discover how he overcame challenges, achieved success and established a foundation to help others.
The foundation honors the legacy of Colin Higgins, a screenwriter and director of Harold and Maude and 9 to 5. It supports young LGBTQ+ filmmakers with grants and screenings at Frameline and Outfest festivals.
Colin Higgins was born on 28 July 1941 in Nouméa, New Caledonia, France. He was a writer and director, known for 9 to 5 (1980), Harold and Maude (1971) and Foul Play (1978). He died on 5 August 1988 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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- Nouméa, New Caledonia, France
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and work of Colin Higgins, the comedy writer/director behind Harold and Maude, 9 to 5, Foul Play, and more. Watch the documentary and donate to support the project on IMDb.
Learn about Colin Higgins, the creator of Harold and Maude and 9 to 5, and his humanitarian work. Find out how to celebrate his 50th anniversary and his upcoming documentary in 2022.
Dec 10, 2021 · Colin Higgins was a UCLA film student who sold his script for Harold and Maude to Paramount and became a director of hits like 9 to 5. Learn how he created the original cult film with Hal Ashby, Cat Stevens and Ruth Gordon.
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