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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.
Colin Higgins (1941-1988) was a French-born American screenwriter and director, best known for Harold and Maude (1971), 9 to 5 (1980) and Foul Play (1978). He died of AIDS in 1988 and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy.
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May 14, 2024 · After being diagnosed with HIV in 1985, he founded the Colin Higgins Foundation as a means of supporting LGBTQ+ youth in underserved communities by helping to fund programs and organizations that...
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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The foundation was established by the late screenwriter and producer Colin Higgins, who created films like Harold and Maude and 9 to 5. It awards Youth Courage Awards and grants to programs that help LGBTQ youth in underserved communities and fight AIDS.
Documentary overview celebrating laughter through the work of the late comedy writer/director Colin Higgins known for "Harold and Maude", "Foul Play", "Silver Streak", "Nine to Five" and other feature films.
