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Quiz about The Life and Work of Colin Firth

The Life and Work of Colin Firth Quiz

This quiz is about the excellent British actor Colin Firth. I hope you have as much fun playing it as I did writing it!

A multiple-choice quiz by HarrietJPotter. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
HarrietJPotter

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
177,462

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When and where was Colin Firth born? Hint

September 12, 1960 in Rome.

September 14, 1960 in Halifax.

September 10, 1960 in Hampshire.

September 28th, 1960 in Dublin.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Perhaps the role for which Colin is the most well-known is that of Mr. Darcy in the TV Mini-Series, 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995). In what other film has he played a character named Darcy? Hint

Sense and Sensibility

Shakespeare In Love

The Importance of Being Earnest

Bridget Jones's Diary

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Question 3 of 10

3. Colin turned down the opportunity to reprise his role in the sequel to 'Bridget Jones's Diary' because he didn't want to be forever typecast as a character named Darcy?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. With which American actress did Colin have a son before his marriage? Hint

Jennifer Tilly

Meg Tilly

Meg Ryan

Jennifer Garner

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Question 5 of 10

5. Actor Jonathan Firth is Colin's cousin?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which playwright did Colin portray in 'Blackadder Back & Forth'? (1999) Hint

Oscar Wilde

Robert Browning

George Bernard Shaw

William Shakespeare

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Question 7 of 10

7. Colin played a character named Geoffrey Clifton in which film? Hint

Love Actually

Chariots Of Fire

The English Patient

Shakespeare In Love

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which film adaptation of a famous Oscar Wilde play did Colin play the role of Jack? Hint

Lady Windermere's Fan

The Crucible

The Importance Of Being Earnest

Romeo and Juliet

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Question 9 of 10

9. The young lady to whom Colin's character was eventually married in 'Pride and Prejudice' was named? Hint

Elizabeth Bennet

Catherine Bennet

Jane Bennet

Mary Bennet

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which British actor, mostly famous for his comedy roles, was born the day before Colin and has worked with him several times? Hint

Kenneth Branagh

Hugh Grant

David Thewlis

Rowan Atkinson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When and where was Colin Firth born?

Answer: September 10, 1960 in Hampshire.

Both Colin's parents are academics. His father is a history lecturer at King Alfred College in Winchester while his mother lectures in Comparative Religions at the Open University. Three of his four grandparents were missionaries. His brother is an actor and he also has a sister.

2. Perhaps the role for which Colin is the most well-known is that of Mr. Darcy in the TV Mini-Series, 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995). In what other film has he played a character named Darcy?

Answer: Bridget Jones's Diary

Colin admits to being rather nervous about television interviews and a little stunned by his 'celebrity status'. He acknowledges that he is not at his best in public situations but is becoming more used to it.

3. Colin turned down the opportunity to reprise his role in the sequel to 'Bridget Jones's Diary' because he didn't want to be forever typecast as a character named Darcy?

Answer: False

Colin was only too pleased to play Mark Darcy again and is warm in his praise of the acting talents of his co-star, Renee Zellweger. He rates her as one of the most talented actresses with whom he has worked.

4. With which American actress did Colin have a son before his marriage?

Answer: Meg Tilly

His son's name is Will; he was born in 1990. Colin also has two other sons, born in 1997 and 2003.

5. Actor Jonathan Firth is Colin's cousin?

Answer: False

Colin and Jonathan are brothers. Jonathan is seven years Colin's junior. He is best known for his roles in mini series such as 'Middlemarch' (1994) and 'Victoria & Albert' (2001).

6. Which playwright did Colin portray in 'Blackadder Back & Forth'? (1999)

Answer: William Shakespeare

Colin has had many roles within the genre of the English period piece but comedy is also an area in which he has made his mark. 'Love Actually' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary' are two fine examples of this.

7. Colin played a character named Geoffrey Clifton in which film?

Answer: The English Patient

'The English Patient' boasted a stellar cast, which included Ralph Fiennes, Willem Dafoe and Kristin Scott Thomas.

8. In which film adaptation of a famous Oscar Wilde play did Colin play the role of Jack?

Answer: The Importance Of Being Earnest

Colin's comedy talents were used to great effect in this film, particularly during his scenes with Rupert Everett.

9. The young lady to whom Colin's character was eventually married in 'Pride and Prejudice' was named?

Answer: Elizabeth Bennet

Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy had a very rocky road to happiness but, like all good Jane Austen heroines, Elizabeth got her man in the end!

10. Which British actor, mostly famous for his comedy roles, was born the day before Colin and has worked with him several times?

Answer: Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant was born in London on September 9th, 1960. The fight scene between the two is one of the highlights of 'Bridget Jones's Diary'.

Source: Author HarrietJPotter

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