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Colin Firth
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September 10, 1960 in Grayshott, Hampshire, England
Biography:As Mr. Darcy in the acclaimed 1995 television adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice", "Colin Firth" induced record increases in estrogen levels on both sides of the Atlantic. Imbuing his role as one of literature's most obstinate lovers with surly, understated charisma, Firth caused many a viewer to wonder where he had been for so long, even though he had in fact been appearing in television and film for years.

The son of two university lecturers, Firth was born in England's Hampshire county on September 10, 1960. Part of his early childhood was spent in Nigeria with missionary grandparents, but he returned for schooling in his native country and eventually enrolled in the Drama Centre in Chalk Farm. While playing Hamlet in a school production during his final term, the actor was discovered, and he went on to make his London stage debut in the West End production of "Julian Mitchell"'s "Another... Full Biography

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Jim Broadbent, left, and Colin Firth in "And When Did You Last See Your Father?" (Sony Pictures...
Jessica Biel, left, and Colin Firth in "Easy Virtue" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Colin Firth in "Easy Virtue" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Ben Barnes, left, and Colin Firth in "Easy Virtue" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Colin Firth, left, and Jessica Biel in "Easy Virtue" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Jessica Biel, left, and Colin Firth in "Easy Virtue" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Colin Firth, left, and Uma Thurman in "The Accidental Husband" (Yari Film Group)
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