Colin Firth is a well-known British actor who has been named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World and has received the Order of the British Empire. He was awarded an honorary fellowship by the University of the Arts, London. He holds dual British and Italian citizenship. He studied at the London Drama Centre. For his part in “The King’s Speech,” which made over $414 million at the box office, Colin won an Academy Award.
Colin Firth’s Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Colin Firth’s estimated net worth as of 2022 is $25 million, or £19.8 million.
Early Life & Education
Colin Firth was born on September 10, 1960, to intellectual and teaching parents in Grayshott, Hampshire, England. Because of the travel required by his parents’ jobs, he and his siblings spent time as children in Nigeria and St. Louis, Missouri, which he later described as a “difficult time.”
Once again living in England, Firth enrolled in Montgomery of Alamein Secondary School. Firth was not academically inclined despite the intellectual background of his parents and instead joined the National Youth Theatre before continuing his studies at the Drama Centre London. He made the decision to become a professional actor at the age of 14.
Acting Career
After starting his career in theatre, Colin Firth transitioned to television and film, where he gained international notoriety and became well-known in the UK after portraying Mr. Darcy in the 1995 BBC adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice.” In the 1996 film “The English Patient,” Firth played the spouse of Kristin Scott Thomas’ character.
Firth later made appearances in movies like “The Importance of Being Earnest,” “Relative Values,” and “Shakespeare in Love.” After co-starring with Renee Zellweger in “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” Firth gained international notoriety. He made appearances in other British television shows during this time as well.
In 2003, Firth starred in Richard Curtis’ “Love Actually,” a box office smash that received mixed reviews from critics. He co-starred in “Girl with a Pearl Earring” with Scarlett Johansson later that year. Emma Thompson and Firth co-starred in “nanny McPhee” in 2005. Another movie from this time period was “Then She Found Me.”
Personal Life
Firth started dating his “Valmont” co-star Meg Tilly in 1989, and the two became parents to William Joseph Firth in 1990. William, who appeared in “Bridget Jones’s Baby” with his father in 2016, is also an actor. In 1994, Firth and Tilly were divorced.
Firth married Livia Giuggioli, an Italian film producer, in 1997. Luca and Matteo are the couple’s two children. The family has residences in Umbria, Italy, and Wandsworth, London. Two years after Giuggioli’s affair with an Italian journalist became public, the couple filed for divorce.
Book Publications
Colin Firth, a well-known actor, wrote his debut book, “The Department of Nothing,” to help the TreeHouse Trust promote the welfare of children with autism. In 2009, he also published “We Are One: A Celebration of Tribal Peoples.” The global cultures of people are discussed in the book, along with their diversity and the dangers they are subjected to. He has also sponsored a book about the rights of indigenous people and made an audiobook titled “The End of the Affair.”
Awards & Nominations:
Wins:
- 1 Academy Award for Best Actor, The King’s Speech.
- 2 BAFTA Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role, A Single Man, The King’s Speech.
- 1 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, The King’s Speech.
- 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
- 1 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor, The King’s Speech.
- 1 European Film Award for Best Actor, The King’s Speech.
- Dorian Awards Film Performance of the Year, A Single Man.
- Venice Film Festival Volpi Cup for Best Actor, A Single Man.
Nominations:
- 1 Academy Award.
- 3 British Academy Television Awards.
- 1 Golden Globe Award.
- 1 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Film, Conspiracy.
- 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
- 1 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is the worth of Colin Firth?
The current value of Colin Firth is $25 million.
2. How much money does Colin Firth make?
Each year, Colin Firth earns more than $4 million.
3. What is Colin Firth’s age?
The 61-year-old actor Colin Andrew Firth was born in Grayshott, Hampshire, England, on September 10, 1960.
