Colin Firth Just Keeps on Getting Better, and Here's the Proof

For over three decades, Colin Firth has been wowing us on stage and screen. With a résumé 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. As far as we're concerned, this silver fox just keeps on getting better. Don't believe us? Take a look back at his celebrity evolution, including some very memorable roles and red carpet appearances.

1987
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1987

In the film A Month in the Country with Kenneth Branagh and Natasha Richardson.

1989
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1989

In the film Valmont.

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1988

In the film Apartment Zero.

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1995

In the BBC's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

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In the film Fever Pitch.

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With wife Livia.

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In the film Bridget Jones's Diary.

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With Hugh Grant and Renee Zellweger.

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With Emma Thompson.

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In the film Mamma Mia.

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In the film A Single Man.

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In the film The King's Speech.

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With his best actor Oscar for The King's Speech.

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With wife Livia.

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