Top 10 Best Colin Firth Movies and TV Shows

In this award-winning biopic, Firth plays King George VI, who must overcome his stammer with the help of a speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush). His subtle, emotionally powerful performance won him the Oscar for Best Actor.

Firth became an international phenomenon as the proud, handsome Mr. Darcy in this BBC miniseries based on Jane Austen's novel. His perfect balance of arrogance and vulnerability made him the ultimate romantic hero, and the scene in which he emerges from a lake in a wet white shirt became iconic.

As Harry Hart, a tough but stylish secret agent, Firth was an unexpected action hero in these stylish, violent spy films. His church fight scene in Kingsman: The Secret Service is one of the most surprising and impressive action scenes of his career.

In this beautiful, heartbreaking film by Tom Ford, Firth plays George Falconer, a gay professor mourning the loss of his partner. His fragile, nuanced performance earned him an Oscar nomination and is considered one of his best ever.

As Mark Darcy, the stiff but charming man in Bridget's life, Firth brilliantly played a modern variation on his Mr. Darcy. His chemistry with Renée Zellweger and dry British humor made him an iconic rom-com hero.

In this subtle, gripping spy thriller, Firth plays Bill Haydon, a mysterious, charming British intelligence officer with hidden motives. His understated performance fits the tense, complex atmosphere perfectly.

In this ultimate Christmas film, Firth plays Jamie, a writer who falls in love with his Portuguese housekeeper (Lúcia Moniz) even though they don't speak each other's language. His declaration of love in broken Portuguese is one of the film's most beloved scenes.

Firth plays Eric Lomax, a British officer tortured by the Japanese during World War II who later seeks out one of his captors. His suppressed anger and emotional vulnerability make it a harrowing and impressive role.

Firth plays Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor who attempts to sail solo around the world in the sixties but slowly gets tangled in his own lies. A complex, psychologically layered performance.

Although he's only briefly on screen in Sam Mendes' epic war film, Firth makes an indelible impression as the general who sends two young soldiers on their dangerous mission, adding depth and weight to the film.