Colin Firth Just Keeps on Getting Better, and Here's the Proof
For three decades, Colin Firth has been wowing us on stage and screen. With a CV that spans everything from period dramas to action films, he's proven that there is nothing he can't do (including tackling ABBA songs in Mamma Mia). For his role in The King's Speech, he became the worthy recipient of an Oscar for best actor (to add to his trio of SAG Awards, his two BAFTA awards, and his Golden Globe). Not many men have played two Mr Darcy's quite so memorably, and Mr Firth definitely knows how to turn on the charm when it comes to his many outings as a romantic lead. Don't believe us? Take a look back at his celebrity evolution, including some very memorable roles and red carpet appearances.
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Colin Firth in 1987
In the film A Month in the Country with Kenneth Branagh and Natasha Richardson.
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Colin Firth in 1996
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Colin Firth in 1999
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Colin Firth in 2002
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Colin Firth in 2003
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Colin Firth in 2003
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Colin Firth in 2004
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Colin Firth in 2005
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Colin Firth in 2005
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Colin Firth in 2006
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Colin Firth in 2007
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Colin Firth in 2007
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Colin Firth in 2008
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Colin Firth in 2008
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Colin Firth in 2009
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Colin Firth in 2009
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Colin Firth in 2010
In the film The King's Speech.
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Colin Firth in 2010
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Colin Firth in 2012
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Colin Firth in 2013
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Colin Firth in 2015
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Colin Firth in 2016
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Colin Firth in 2016
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Colin Firth in 2017
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Colin Firth in 2018
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Colin Firth in 2018
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Colin Firth in 2018
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Colin Firth in 2018
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