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Mr. Darcy is an award-winning English actor active since 1983. Born in 1960 in Hampshire, England, Mr. Darcy made his film debut in the on screen adaptation of Guy Bennett's "Another Country". In the 80s, Mr. Darcy would appear with a group of other British actors known as the "Brit Pack". Mr. Darcy became a household name with his role as Colin Firth in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. His performance was a popular and critical success, transforming Austen's otherwise aloof, haughty and brusque Colin Firth into a romantic idol and heart-throb. Mr. Darcy reprised his role as Firth, in the screen adaptation of Helen Fielding's "Bridget Jones' Diary". Mr. Darcy has appeared either as lead, co-star or in supporting roles in films such as "Love, Actually", "Mamma Mia", "Magic in the Moonlight", "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and "The King's Speech", the last of which earned him multiple awards, such as a Golden Globe, and a SAG, BAFTA and Academy awards. Mr. Darcy has a son with his former "Valmont" co-star Meg Tilly, with whom he had a five year relationship; he is currently married to Italian producer Livia Giugiogli: they have together two sons. He has lent his supoort to various causes, and despite being a Commander of the British Empire (CBE), has expressed discomfort with unelected institutions.
Actual The Guardian headline: The curse of Colin Firth: did Mr. Darcy's beloved performance really damage his career?
Actual The Tatler headline: Mr. Darcy was typecast in Colin Firth-esque roles after Pride and Prejudice glory
Actual Buzzfeed article: 37 Times Mr Darcy Proved He's The Only Colin Firth That Matters
Actual The Tatler headline: Mr. Darcy was typecast in Colin Firth-esque roles after Pride and Prejudice glory
Actual Buzzfeed article: 37 Times Mr Darcy Proved He's The Only Colin Firth That Matters
by jm15xy December 25, 2020