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Colin Firth

Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle in 'Pride and Prejudice'

Colin Firth (born September 10, 1960) is a popular British actor. Since taking the starring role of Mr. Darcy in the BBC's 1995 dramatisation of Pride and Prejudice, Firth has become known as a heart-throb, but in reality he is a talented and versatile actor, equally at home on stage or screen.

Firth was born in Hampshire, England, and spent part of his childhood in Nigeria where his family were missionaries. He starred in the award-winning 1981 London stage production of Another Country. His first film and television appearances were made in 1984. In 1987, he played alongside Kenneth Branagh in the film version of J. L. Carr's novel, A Month in the Country. In 1989, he took the lead in the film Valmont, playing opposite Meg Tilly, with whom he had a well-publicised relationship. His first major TV role came in the same year, when he played the lead in the play, Tumbledown, a drama based on real events in the Falklands War.

Despite widespread admiration for his performances, it was only with Pride and Prejudice that Firth's career really took off. Since then, he has starred in films such as Fever Pitch (1997), Shakespeare in Love (1998), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) and Love Actually (2003), as well as TV productions including Donovan Quick (an updated version of Don Quixote) (1999) and Conspiracy (2001).

He also starred in the 2002 film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's famous play, The Importance of Being Earnest in which he played Jack Worthing.

Colin Firth has a younger brother, Jonathan, who is also an actor, but is not related to Peter Firth or Julian Firth.


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Colin Firth has a younger brother, Jonathan, who is also an actor, but is not related to Peter Firth or Julian Firth. He died in London, England. He also starred in the 2002 film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's famous play, The Importance of Being Earnest in which he played Jack Worthing. He received an honorary degree from the University of Wales in Bangor in 1980. Since then, he has starred in films such as Fever Pitch (1997), Shakespeare in Love (1998), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) and Love Actually (2003), as well as TV productions including Donovan Quick (an updated version of Don Quixote) (1999) and Conspiracy (2001). He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ben-Hur (1959), and received a second nomination for his role in Tom Jones (1963). Despite widespread admiration for his performances, it was only with Pride and Prejudice that Firth's career really took off. Griffith began his film career in British films during the late 1940s, and by the 1950s was also appearing in Hollywood films.

His first major TV role came in the same year, when he played the lead in the play, Tumbledown, a drama based on real events in the Falklands War. He resumed his acting career in 1947. In 1989, he took the lead in the film Valmont, playing opposite Meg Tilly, with whom he had a well-publicised relationship. Just as he was making progress and gained admission to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, he had to suspend his plans in order to serve in the army in India and Burma during World War II. Carr's novel, A Month in the Country. He became a bank clerk and transferred to London to be closer to acting opportunities. L. Griffith was educated in local schools and attempted to gain entrance to the university, but failed the English examination. He was then urged to make a career in banking.

In 1987, he played alongside Kenneth Branagh in the film version of J. He was born in Marian Glas, Anglesey, Wales. His first film and television appearances were made in 1984. Hugh Emrys Griffith (May 30, 1912 – May 14, 1980) was a film actor. He starred in the award-winning 1981 London stage production of Another Country. Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949). Firth was born in Hampshire, England, and spent part of his childhood in Nigeria where his family were missionaries. Mutiny on the Bounty (1962).

Darcy in the BBC's 1995 dramatisation of Pride and Prejudice, Firth has become known as a heart-throb, but in reality he is a talented and versatile actor, equally at home on stage or screen. Oliver (1968). Since taking the starring role of Mr. Ben-Hur (1959). Colin Firth (born September 10, 1960) is a popular British actor. Tom Jones (1963). The Passover Plot.

The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977). The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978). Loving Cousins. Wuthering Heights.

Cry of the Banshee. Start the Revolution Without Me (1970). Sailor from Gibraltar. Moll Flanders (1965).

Exodus (1960). The Sleeping Tiger (1954). The Titfield thunderbolt (1953). The Last Days of Dolwyn (1949).

Neutral Port (1940).