British actor Colin Firth on this edition of
Fresh Air. Firth is co-starring in the new romantic comedy/holiday feel-good film,
Love Actually. Firth is probably best known for his role as Mr. Darcy in the BBC/A&E production of
Pride and Prejudice. The film turned him into a heartthrob. He starred in the film
Bridget Jones's Diary, based on the book of the same name, which borrowed from the storyline of
Pride and Prejudice. He played hate/love-interest Mark Darcy. Colin Firth the actor shows up in the book sequel to
Bridget Jones's Diary. His other films include
Valmont,
Another Country,
The English Patient,
Shakespeare in Love and
Fever Pitch. Firth also wrote a story for the book edited by Nick Hornby,
Speaking with the Angel. (Original Broadcast Date: May 7, 2001)
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