Colin Firth is an English actor in television, film, and theater. He is widely known for his role as King George VI in The King’s Speech.
Colin began his career at a very young age. He played as an ambitious gay boy in a play titled Another Country in 1993. He got the same role in the screen adaptation of this play in 1984; this was his film debut.
After this movie, he got good roles in many movies including A Month in the Country which won him a BAFTA nomination, Tumbledown, Apartment Zero.
These movies showed his acting talents which were noticed by critics and the audiences.
After this film, he got good roles in many films including A Month in the Country which won him a BAFTA nomination, Tumbledown, Apartment Zero.
These movies showed his acting talents which were noticed by critics and the audiences.
In 1995 he signed for a BBC television series, Pride, and Prejudice. This series was a breakthrough for Colin. He played the role of Mr. Darcy alongside actress Jennifer Ehle who played as Elizabeth Bennett.
He portrayed Mr. Darcy very graciously as his character was filled with romance and sex appeals. This role turned Firth into a heartthrob.
His fan followers increased, primarily female fans, with the commencement of this series. He became even more popular as Colin and co-actor Elizabeth started a romantic relationship during the series.
The handsome actor landed on more movies including Shakespeare in Love, Relative Values, Fever Pitch, and Conspiracy among others. He was doing romantic leads in many movies like Love Actually, Hope Springs, and Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Furthermore, other movies include The Last Legion, And When Did You Last See Your Father?, Mamma Mia!. He got great reviews from critics and fans and other actors.
In 2010, he played as King George VI in The King’s Speech. This role won him the best reviews and awards such as BAFTA, Academy Award, Screen Actors’ Guild, and Golden Globe.
After King’s Speech, he did Gambit, Magic in the Moonlight to name a few.
Apart from movies, he has done a few TV shows and TV films as well such as Born Equal, Fourplay, and Donovan Quick.
Moving on to his personal life, Colin was born 10 September 1960. He was born in Grayshott, Hampshire. He was raised by his parents. He didn’t like school and studies much, so he joined theater and play groups.
He loved English literature, however. Later he went on to study in Drama Centre London.
Colin stands six feet two inch tall. The bold and confident star started dating actress Megan Tilly in 1989. Girlfriend Megan gave birth to their son; William Joseph Firth. They broke up their relationship in 1994. an
In 1997, Firth married Livia. Wife Livia is an Italian director and film producer. They have children together; two sons (Luca and Matteo). The couple and their children, a happy family, live in London and Italy both.
It has been almost 17 years, and they are going strong. They have set an example for many celebrity couples. There have been no rumors about their divorce or either of them having an extra-marital affair.
Colin is 56 years of age now but still looks and works as energetically and passionately as he has always been. He was presented with a 2429th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.
He has a net worth of an estimated $14 million.
He has contributed quality movies to the industry and the audiences. He is at the height of the Hollywood’s A-one actors.
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