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The Journey of Colin Firth Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about British actor Colin Firth?

A multiple-choice quiz by irishchic5. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
irishchic5

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,467

Updated
May 11 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
523

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 51 (10/10), Guest 151 (9/10), Guest 174 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the late 1980s, Colin Firth was a member of a group of young, British actors who were compared with the American "Brat Pack". What was the name of this group? Hint

The Bratty Brits

The Pack of Brits

The Brat Pack Part Two

The Brit Pack

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Question 2 of 10

2. What language did Firth study in order to better communicate with his then-girlfriend, a successful producer and director? Hint

Spanish

German

French

Italian

3. Although he began acting in the 1980s, it wasn't until 1995 that Colin Firth became a household name. He rose to fame playing what character in the BBC television adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice"? Hint

Mr. Bennett

Mr. Collins

Mr. Bingley

Mr. Darcy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Although concerned about being typecast in a romantic hero-type role, Firth reprised his "Pride and Prejudice" character in what hit movies, based on novels by Helen Fielding? Hint

Notting Hill

Love Actually

Bridget Jones' Diary

Four Weddings and a Funeral

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which 2010 movie does Colin Firth play a man with a speech impediment who unexpectedly becomes the King of England? Hint

The King's Speech

The Queen

The Madness of King George

The Other Boleyn Girl

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which 2005 fantasy film does Colin Firth star opposite Emma Thompson as a widowed undertaker with seven children? Hint

Matilda

Nanny McPhee

The Sound of Music

A Series of Unfortunate Events

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Question 7 of 10

7. Firth broke from his typical character and starred in what film musical, based on a hit Broadway show and the music of ABBA? Hint

Mamma Mia!

The Producers

Hairspray

Chicago

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Question 8 of 10

8. Colin Firth was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as a depressed gay professor in what 2009 drama? Hint

The Girl with the Pearl Earring

A Single Man

Gambit

Magic in the Moonlight

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Question 9 of 10

9. Is Colin Firth also a published author?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Besides acting and writing, Firth is also heavily involved in charity. Early in the 21st century, he teamed up with what charity to help promote fair trade practices in the third world? Hint

Amnesty International

Oxfam

The United Nations

The World Wildlife Fund

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the late 1980s, Colin Firth was a member of a group of young, British actors who were compared with the American "Brat Pack". What was the name of this group?

Answer: The Brit Pack

In January, 1987, "The Face" magazine was the first to use the term Brit Pack to describe a group of British actors who had found success in Hollywood movies. Members of this group included Colin Firth, Daniel Day Lewis, Rupert Everett, and Gary Oldman. Since then, the term has been used to describe any group of British actors rising to prominence in the US.

2. What language did Firth study in order to better communicate with his then-girlfriend, a successful producer and director?

Answer: Italian

In the mid-1990s, Firth met the Italian-born film producer and director Livia Giuggioli. They married in 1997 and have two children together. Firth is fluent in Italian, and the couple splits their time between England and Italy.

Answer: Mr. Darcy

Set in England in the early 19th century, "Pride and Prejudice" tells the story of the five Bennett sisters and newcomers Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett clash repeatedly before eventually marrying.

4. Although concerned about being typecast in a romantic hero-type role, Firth reprised his "Pride and Prejudice" character in what hit movies, based on novels by Helen Fielding?

Answer: Bridget Jones' Diary

In this modern adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice" Colin Firth stars as Mark Darcy. Darcy is a reserved lawyer who falls in love with Bridget Jones, a self-described overweight spinster who drinks too much. Also vying for Bridget is Daniel Cleaver, her womanizing boss. This film stars Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver and Renee Zelwegger as Bridget Jones.

5. In which 2010 movie does Colin Firth play a man with a speech impediment who unexpectedly becomes the King of England?

Answer: The King's Speech

In "The King's Speech" Firth stars as Prince Albert, later known as King George VI. A shy man with a painful stutter, Albert unexpectedly becomes the King of the United Kingdom after the abdication of his older brother King Edward VIII. This film earned Firth an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors' Guild award, and a BAFTA award.

6. In which 2005 fantasy film does Colin Firth star opposite Emma Thompson as a widowed undertaker with seven children?

Answer: Nanny McPhee

A busy widower with seven unruly children, Firth's character, Cedric Brown, searches for a nanny who can keep his children in line. He eventually hires Nanny McPhee, an ugly old woman who charms the children with strict discipline and magic. As the children begin to respect and love her, she changes from an ugly old woman to a beautiful young woman.

7. Firth broke from his typical character and starred in what film musical, based on a hit Broadway show and the music of ABBA?

Answer: Mamma Mia!

"Mama Mia!" tells the story of Sophie, a twenty-year-old woman on the eve of her wedding. Desperate to find out who her father is, she invites her mother's three exes to her wedding. Firth plays Harry Bright, an English banker who is possibly Sophie's father.

8. Colin Firth was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as a depressed gay professor in what 2009 drama?

Answer: A Single Man

Colin Firth plays George Falconer, a middle-aged, college, English professor living in Los Angeles in 1962. After his partner of sixteen years is killed in a car accident, Firth struggles to move on with his life. For this role, Firth won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA, and was nominated for an Academy Award.

9. Is Colin Firth also a published author?

Answer: Yes

Firth's first published writing, titled "The Department of Nothing", was produced in 2000 and was featured in a book of short stories to benefit a charity supporting autistic children. Colin Firth is also a film producer, a guest radio editor and the voice of audio books.

10. Besides acting and writing, Firth is also heavily involved in charity. Early in the 21st century, he teamed up with what charity to help promote fair trade practices in the third world?

Answer: Oxfam

In 2002 and 2004, Firth participated in Oxfam's "Make Trade Fair" initiative. This initiative focuses on eliminating trade practices shuch as high tariffs, dumping, and workers' rights in third world countries. He also owns and operates an eco-friendly shop in West London, selling fair trade and eco-friendly goods.

Source: Author irishchic5

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