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    Firth, Colin

    When was he born?Colin Firth

      1960. He was born in September 10th, 1960.

    When did he marry Livia Giuggioli?Colin Firth

      1997. He married Livia Giuggioli on June 21 1997. He met her during the filming of the film 'Nostromo'!

    In which country was he born?Colin Firth

      England. He was born in Greyshott, Hampshire.

    What was his first film role?Colin Firth

      Another Country. He plays Tommy Judd. Film was produced by Alan Marshall in 1984 with director Marek Kanievska.

    In the film 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995) who did he play?Colin Firth

      Mr Darcy. He also played Mark Darcy which was based on this character Mr Darcy of 'Pride and Prejudice'.

    Where was he discovered?Colin Firth

      Playing Hamlet in a school production.

    Which of the actors or actresses below did he NOT star with in a production?Colin Firth

      Julia Roberts. Rupert Everett in 'Another Country', Jennifer Ehle in 'Pride and Prejudice' and Michelle Pfeiffer in 'A Thousand Acres'.

    When and where was Colin Firth born?The Life and Work of Colin Firth

      September 10, 1960 in Hampshire.. Both Colin's parents are academics. His father is a history lecturer at King Alfred College in Winchester while his mother lectures in Comparative Religions at the Open University. Three of his four grandparents were missionaries. His brother is an actor and he also has a sister.

    Perhaps the role for which Colin is the most well-known is that of Mr. Darcy in the TV Mini-Series, 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995). In what other film has he played a character named Darcy?The Life and Work of Colin Firth

      Bridget Jones's Diary. Colin admits to being rather nervous about television interviews and a little stunned by his 'celebrity status'. He acknowledges that he is not at his best in public situations but is becoming more used to it.

    Colin turned down the opportunity to reprise his role in the sequel to 'Bridget Jones's Diary' because he didn't want to be forever typecast as a character named Darcy?The Life and Work of Colin Firth

      False. Colin was only to pleased to play Mark Darcy again and is warm in his praise of the acting talents of his co-star, Renee Zellweger. He rates her as one of the most talented actresses with whom he has worked.

    With which American actress did Colin have a son before his marriage?The Life and Work of Colin Firth

      Meg Tilly. His son's name is Will, he was born in 1990. Colin also has two other sons, born in 1997 and 2003.

    Actor Jonathan Firth is Colin's cousin?The Life and Work of Colin Firth

      False. Colin and Jonathan are brothers. Jonathan is seven years Colin's junior. He is best known for his roles in mini series such as 'Middlemarch' (1994) and 'Victoria & Albert' (2001).

    Which playwrite did Colin portray in 'Blackadder Back & Forth'? (1999)The Life and Work of Colin Firth

      William Shakespeare. Colin has had many roles within the genre of the English period piece but comedy is also an area in which he has made his mark. 'Love Actually' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary' are two fine examples of this.

    Colin played a character named Geoffrey Clifton in which film?The Life and Work of Colin Firth

      The English Patient. 'The English Patient' boasted a stellar cast which included Ralph Fiennes, Willem Dafoe and Kristin Scott Thomas.

    In which film adaptation of a famous Oscar Wilde play did Colin play the role of Jack? The Life and Work of Colin Firth

      The Importance Of Being Earnest. Colin's comedy talents were used to great effect in this film, particularly during his scenes with Rupert Everett.

    The young lady to whom Colin's character was eventually married in 'Pride and Prejudice' was named?The Life and Work of Colin Firth

      Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy had a very rocky road to happiness but, like all good Jane Austen heroines, Elizabeth got her man in the end!

    Which British actor, mostly famous for his comedy roles, was born the day before Colin and has worked with him several times?The Life and Work of Colin Firth

      Hugh Grant. Hugh Grant was born in London on September 9th, 1960. The fight scene between the two is one of the highlights of 'Bridget Jones's Diary'.

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