Age: 49
Character: George in A Single Man
Film: Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, "A Single Man" is the story of George Falconer, a 52 year old British college professor (Colin Firth) who is struggling to find meaning to his life after the death of his long time partner, Jim (Matthew Goode).
George dwells on the past and cannot see his future as we follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters, ultimately leads him to decide if there is a meaning to life after Jim.
George is consoled by his closest friend Charley (Julianne Moore), a 48 year old beauty who is wrestling with her own questions about the future.
A young student of George's, Kenny (Nicholas Hoult), who is coming to terms with his true nature, stalks George as he feels in him a kindred spirit.
"A Single Man" is a romantic tale of love interrupted the isolation that is an inherent part of the human condition, and ultimately the importance of the seemingly smaller moments in life.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: Firth has no previous Golden Globe wins
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: This is his first nomination.
Award/Nominations for role: for his performance he won the Volpi Cup at the Venice film Festival as well as picking up Best Actor at the San Francisco Film Critics Circle, Austin Film Critics Awards and the San Diego Film Critics Society Awards.
He has also been nominated at the Screen Actors guild Awards, Satellite Awards, Toronto Film Critics Association Awards and the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association.
Critics: “It’s a strong and very moving character study, and I suspect Firth will get a well deserved Oscar nomination.” - At The Movies
“Several diverse currents come together in A Single Man to form a good movie and a great opportunity for actor Colin Firth.” - San Francisco Chronicle
“Colin Firth finally leaves Mr. Darcy behind -- and will likely net an Oscar nomination -- with his deeply moving, career-redefining performance as a '60s gay man struggling with death and isolation in A Single Man.” - New York Post
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
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