Colin Firth by Alison Maloney

Colin Firth by Alison Maloney

From the moment Colin Firth took on the role of Mr Darcy in the 1995 BBC adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice", emerging from the lake in 'that scene', he was set on a path from sex symbol to national treasure and Hollywood star. With roles ranging from Hugh Grant's love rival in "Bridget Jones" to an Oscar-nominated turn as a gay university professor in "A Single Man", Firth's skills as a versatile actor have known no bounds. Yet, it was his recent portrayal of George VI in the 2011 film "The King's Speech" that has elevated him to Hollywood royalty, bagging him numerous awards, including the much coveted Oscar for Best Actor. However, it is not only his assumed roles, but the man himself who has captured the hearts of audiences the world over. This first ever biography also reveals: his early life in Nigeria; the secrets of his escape to Canada with actress Meg Tilly, the birth of their first son and his heartbreak as the relationship floundered; the passionate affair with "Pride and Prejudice" co-star Jennifer Ehle; and, his whirlwind romance with his Italian wife, Livia. Fascinating, revelatory and suffused with Firth's own dry wit, this is a must-read book on the man of the moment.

Alison Maloney is a film and TV correspondent for the Sun online, as well as the author of various books, including the previous bestselling Strictly Come Dancing Annual 2008, several children's books, and The Mothers' Book: For the Mum Who's Best at Everything, which debuted at No. 1 on The Sunday Times bestseller list in March 2007. She is currently based in the capital of the United Kingdom, London.

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ISBN 13	9781843177173
ISBN 10	184317717X
Title	Colin Firth
Author	Alison Maloney
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Year published	2011-05-03
Number of pages	272
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