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Colin Firth
Actor

Colin Firth

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Playing Mr Darcy and the Oscar-winning role of George VI.

A Single Man · The King’s Speech

Born
10 September 1960
Birthplace
Grayshott

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Colin Firth

Colin Firth is an English actor whose work spans literary adaptation, romantic comedy and drama.

Early life

Hampshire

Born in Grayshott to parents working in education.

Career

  1. 1980s

    Early recognition

    Emerged among a new generation of British actors.

  2. 1995

    Pride and Prejudice

    Played Mr Darcy.

  3. 2012

    Production

    Co-founded Raindog Films.

Selected work

A Single Man

Earned an Oscar nomination.

The King’s Speech

Won the leading-actor Oscar.

Kingsman

Played agent Harry Hart.

Beyond work

Producing

His company’s films include Eye in the Sky and Loving.

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