Appears as Tommy Judd in Another Country, one of his earliest major film roles.
Historical person
Colin Firth Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Colin Firth, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
Chronological biography
1984
1989
Plays the title character in Milos Forman's period drama Valmont.
2001
Plays Mark Darcy in Bridget Jones's Diary, beginning one of his best-known film roles.
2009
Stars as George Falconer in A Single Man and receives his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
2010
Portrays King George VI in The King's Speech, depicting the monarch's struggle with a speech impediment.
2011
Wins the Academy Award for Best Actor for The King's Speech.
Titles and roles
Actor
Record provenance
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