Colin Firth: from Burger King to 'King's Speech'

The King's Burger - Colin Firth loves a good burger. So much so that he said he would go for one to celebrate if he won an Oscar (which he did in the end). Burger King then invited him to do so at one of their restaurants, and to create his own signature burger (though apparently he got a burger elsewhere).

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'The King's Speech' - His brilliant performance earned him his first Oscar, as well as other prestigious awards, including a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, a Critics' Choice Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

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Stutter - The actor found it hard to stop stammering like King George VI after he finished shooting the film.

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Unusual shout out - During his speech for 'A Single Man' at the BAFTAs, he thanked his refrigerator repairman. Firth was about to send an email refusing the role, when he was interrupted by the "fridge guy." Firth then reconsidered the role and accepted it.

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Stalker - The actor took legal action against an Italian journalist named Marco Brancaccia, for harassing and threatening him and his wife, who had an affair with the stalker.

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Tough training - Firth worked out very intensely for six months to prepare for his role in 'Kingsman: The Secret Service.'

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Activism - He's been a supporter of several NGOs, including Survival International, the Refugee Council, and Oxfam.

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Brexit -

Colin Firth has become an italian citizen, as he wanted the same passport as his ex-wife and children. He has expressed his opposition to the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.

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Roots - Colin Andrew Firth was born on September 10, 1960 in Grayshott, Hampshire in England.

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Globetrotter - Colin Firth's parents traveled for work, so as a child he lived in Nigeria, and later in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Back to school in the UK - To avoid being bullied, he adopted a Hampshire working-class accent and shared a disinterest in school with his schoolmates.

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Crush - The actor had a huge crush on Doris Day
when he was a young boy. Day was 87 years old when Firth called her to confess his schoolboy crush.

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Love and a cabin - Firth had a relationship with Canadian actress Meg Tilly. They moved to Canada, had a child, and lived in a cabin in the woods. Sounds like a movie, doesn't it?

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Family - He was married to Italian director Livia Giuggioli from 1997 to 2019. They have two children together.

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Home - The actor and his family now live between Chiswick, London and Umbria, Italy.

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Mamma Mia! - The actor speaks fluent Italian.

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'Dumbo' makes him cry - Reportedly, Firth cries every time he watches the Disney classic.

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Archery - The actor is actually pretty good with a bow and arrow, a talent he discovered while he was in school.

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Brit Pack - Firth was part of a young generation of British actors who made it into Hollywood in the late '80s. Others include Gary Oldman (pictured), Tim Roth, Bruce Payne, and Paul McGann.

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Secret dating life - Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle actually dated while shooting the BBC drama 'Pride and Prejudice.' The media only found out about it after they broke up.

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Mr. Darcy - Mr. Darcy's wet shirt scene from 'Pride and Prejudice' was so iconic that a statue was made to depict it.

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Uncharming - The actor took the role of Mark Darcy in 'Bridget Jones's Diary,' thinking it would be fun to play a man who didn't need to be charming.

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Feud - Unlike the previous example, Colin Firth and Rupert Everett actually were feuding for years. Things might be better nowadays.

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Heartthrob - In 2001, the actor was voted one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People.

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Guitar - Playing the guitar is one of Firth’s favorite hobbies. And yes, he did play for real in 'Mamma Mia!'

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Mosquitoes, actually - While filming a 'Love Actually' scene in very shallow waters, Colin Firth was almost eaten alive by mosquitoes. He was bitten so badly that he required medical attention.

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Voice -

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Hollywood star - In 2011, Firth was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Stutter - The actor found it hard to stop stammering like King George VI after he finished shooting the film.

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Stalker - The actor took legal action against an Italian journalist named Marco Brancaccia, for harassing and threatening him and his wife, who had an affair with the stalker.

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Tough training - Firth worked out very intensely for six months to prepare for his role in 'Kingsman: The Secret Service.'

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Activism - He's been a supporter of several NGOs, including Survival International, the Refugee Council, and Oxfam.

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Brexit -

Colin Firth has become an italian citizen, as he wanted the same passport as his ex-wife and children. He has expressed his opposition to the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.

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Colin Firth: from Burger King to 'King's Speech'

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There are not many actors on the big screen today that embody the English gentleman as well as Colin Firth. The quintessential Englishman has had a magnificent career so far. He made our hearts skip a beat as Mr. Darcy in the TV adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice,' and continued to do so in many classic rom-coms, including 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Love Actually.'

The award-winning actor's popularity exploded after playing King George VI in 'The King's Speech,' and he continues to charm us with his talent and good looks to this day.

Click through the gallery to learn some fascinating facts about the British heartthrob.