Actor: Colin Firth
Age: 50
Role: King George VI in The King’s Speech
Synopsis: After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England.
With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush).
After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: Firth has no previous Golden Globe wins
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: This is only his second nomination after picking up a nod for Best Actor twelve months ago for A Single Man.
Awards For Role: Firth has already won Best Actor gongs at the British Independent Film Awards, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association and New York Film Critics Circle Awards.
Critics: “Both actors completely inhabit their absorbing roles, relishing the opportunity their exchanges provide and adding unlooked-for layers to a complicated human relationship.” - Los Angeles Times
“The King's Speech has been crafted to serve as an actors' showcase first and foremost and Firth and Rush don't disappoint.” - Hollywood Reporter
“The moving and elegantly staged The King's Speech will be a strong contender with awards season looming, driven by wonderful performances by Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush.” - Screen International
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
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