Colin Firth on Mr Darcy, Language, Mark Darcy, Shakespeare and How Much of Him Is in a Character

Part 2.
On minimalistic acting, how literature influences an actor's way of speaking and body language, on Shakespeare in Love, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Darcy and Bridget Jones, Renee Zellweger and her British accent, Italy and Italians, his family, learning Italian and a few Portuguese words. About Mamma Mia, his singing and dancing, Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, A Single Man, Tom Ford, his Oscar nominations and his portrayal of King George VI, G. Rush, Helena Bonham-Carter and director Tom Hooper.

[@shirleycolopy4322]

This man is not only deliciously handsome but a brilliant actor. He seems very genuine. Makes you love him even more!

[@mariaclairechelaidite8299]

The Most gorgeous man and very talented Actor 🇨🇦❤

[@Grace-tc1lq]

Oh yes! 👏❤️

[@marcguimaraes]

Yes, Colin is fantastic. But what I admire about him is that he is still approachable after all these years of great success and achievements. His persona is everything that you can admire in a man. Not a lot of people in the world these days have such qualities.

[@marinaguilherme8042]

One of my favourite Colin Firth’s interview! He always speaks about his characters and about movies in so interesting way, so deeply in his analysis. His career is amazing, great performance in all his movies. And he is always the best Mr. Darcy, P&P4ever ! One of the most talent actors !

[@colinfirth6544]

❤️Thanks for your unconditional love and support you have been showing me. It has been a difficult time for me but your love keeps me strong. I can’t appreciate enough the support from fans who have been standing by me through thick and thin. Where are you watching from?

[@l.mcmanus3983]

You know a actor is beyond fantastic when you see only a short clips from their work and immediately want to got watch everything from start to finish.

[@cricket8438]

It is just adorable when he blushes. 😊

[@celestebivin1659]

One of my favorite actors of this generation. I fell in love with him as Mr Darcy, and have not been out of love with him since. I love you Colin firth, you are forever my Mr Darcy!

[@colinfirth6544]

❤️Thanks for your unconditional love and support you have been showing me. It has been a difficult time for me but your love keeps me strong. I can’t appreciate enough the support from fans who have been standing by me through thick and thin. Where are you watching from?

[@mariaclairechelaidite8299]

My Mr Darcy FOREVER and no other actor will be as good as him in that caracter

[@JennyWhite945]

1:09 I couldn't agree more with Colin Firth on this one. The words we choose are absolutely vital and indeed informs our body. I‘m German and English is my second language. I appreciate it so much when someone carefully picks words and uses unusual combinations. It’s almost poetic how Colin Firth speaks. There are others like Nigella Lawson and Benedict Cumberbatch that use English in a particular way that is like nectar to my ears and heart. It’s the effort they put in. It’s like a word bouquet where they carefully pick words like flowers. Just magnificent.

[@celestebivin1659]

Colin is forever my Mr. Darcy.❤️ I have read the book and watched his version of Pride and Prejudice so many times. Such a beautiful man inside and out.

[@laurahall2710]

My goodness! You know of his insides!?!?!

[@veronicajones9711]

Talented ,Good looking ,and 100% British ,Simply Adorable Colin Firth ❤👍

[@colinfirth6544]

❤️Thanks for your unconditional love and support you have been showing me. It has been a difficult time for me but your love keeps me strong. I can’t appreciate enough the support from fans who have been standing by me through thick and thin. Where are you watching from?

[@glennaharris9497]

I love Colin Firth. He is a magnificent actor. Pride and Prejudice is my favorite novel. I write P & P variations. I cannot think of anyone who could be a better Darcy. He was also magnificent as George VI in The King's Speech and fun as Mark Darcy.

[@froggydoodle808]

If you love P&P, try some of Elizabeth Gaskell's novels!

[@ravent3016]

He is amazing in A Solitary Man.

[@mailill]

Have you read Longbourn by Jo Baker? It's P&P from the servants perspective.

[@winnieg100]

I think his x wife is stupid to cheat on him. Colin Firth grows more gorgeous with age b

[@jacktattis]

Every time Colin Firth appears on a show My Vietnamese wife always says "Ahh Mr Darcy"

[@anneoneill280]

Colin Furth is such a brilliant actor! The phone scene was incredible. He communicated so much with virtually no words.

[@hauteswan2541]

Colin Firth, so handsome, thoughtful and real. Love him.

[@darlenefarrow2925]

well said

[@lauraarbuckle6119]

E to re Turs Turs the try tryt try try try RT tree is tree tree t tryit trrr tree tree truu t tt r t rr rtf

[@wirobertson]

darlene farrow u

[@szesze-bw8fz]

Wow❤ He blushes when talking about his wife.....

[@milagrossuva8219]

truly admire this actor! So profound and nothing artificial about him! A brilliant actor!

[@margaretroberts5985]

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[@PaulaJoW]

He is such an intelligent actor, and person. He seems to think deeply about everything he says. I had the opportunity to meet and talk to him (briefly) about 8 years ago. Wonderful.

[@johanna2119]

December How and where and what was the occasion for you to be so lucky as to speak with him? I am very jealous

[@ximena5063]

You've just won life and I'm super jealous :p

[@emid5726]

“Indeed he has no improper pride. He is perfectly amiable”.

[@scsim60]

He's the perfect Mr Darcy.

[@Jinglejingle1992]

I love Collin Firth. He is a true British gentleman. His acting is hilarious.

[@ellenhayes7597]

Colin Firth is one of the finest actors of our generation. Fantastic job in The King’s Speech.

[@loesepoes18]

What a nice, intelligent, friendly man he is.

[@veronicajones7655]

Adore this multi - talented actor ..Colin Firth

[@zmac8689]

Colin Firth, just one of many British actors I really like, love his accent.

[@mariansmith7694]

I love Colin F. Great actor.

[@colinfirth6544]

❤️Thanks for your unconditional love and support you have been showing me. It has been a difficult time for me but your love keeps me strong. I can’t appreciate enough the support from fans who have been standing by me through thick and thin. Where are you watching from?

[@cathybober8774]

An eloquent gentleman.

[@elisebarger348]

He has such an eloquent way of speaking, It's so much fun to listen to him talk. I could listen to him for hours!

[@beckv8526]

I love him dearly and I always wish him well. He's adorable and handsome. I'd love to meet him and tell him that watching any of his movies makes me happy.

[@helenvlasiou3563]

Remarkable actor. Respect, respect, respect. Had me at Mr Darcy.

[@darlinpretty9657]

The Kings Speech...finally watched it. Colin, you were wonderful in that role; such talent! Mr. Firth..My future Boyfriend ❤️ 😊

[@lalexander1144]

The scene in a Single Man still gives me chills.

[@zd3365]

I believe that's some of his very best work. Wish more people would see it...quite stunning.

[@angelacarbon4010]

It's interesting how many similarities there are between acting and singing. I love you Colin.

[@sandyg.3454]

I love Colin Firth and of course be still my heart, Dr. Darcy!

[@pearlrauberts6234]

Impossible to still the heart. Mr Darcy is the HOTTEST man who ever existed. The clothes, the body, the face, the long brooding stares. The heart skips a beat, the blood pressure rises, need I say more....

[@hxhuong1423]

@@pearlrauberts6234 haha. Mr Darcy really blow me away. I begin to watch almost his roles one by one because of Mr Darcy. so amazing. touching my heart .. such a gentlman.! some movie I saw him but little impress...until Mr Darcy appeared.... i love him

[@mckavitt13]

Pearl Rauberts I don’t know. I like seeing him rebuffed. For a change.

[@melaniesng4713]

@@hxhuong1423 i must hv caught him before in movies - quite sure i saw Shakespeare in love. Such a long time ago. Love Actually, i am sure i saw too. But only in P&P 1995, that i drool so badly, i am so embarass. 😓

[@LolaClo]

Absolutely amazing actor! He brings so much more to his characters!

[@patriciahisoire5753]

I would watch anything Colin Firth is in.

[@colinfirth6544]

❤️Thanks for your unconditional love and support you have been showing me. It has been a difficult time for me but your love keeps me strong. I can’t appreciate enough the support from fans who have been standing by me through thick and thin. Where are you watching from?

[@patriciahisoire5753]

@@colinfirth6544 Massachusetts USA

[@colinfirth6544]

@@patriciahisoire5753 Thanks for your infinite love from Massachusetts. I’m forever grateful for all the love you have been showing me all these years. I will love to create an atmosphere to know your opinions and thoughts about my movies characters.

[@colinfirth6544]

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[@colinfirth6544]

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[@marmor1973]

The King Speech masterpiece for Colin and Jeffrey 💅💅💅

[@Aestheticsandall]

12:40 Beautiful what he said about Silence!

[@Trini2DeBone]

Sorry to hear that he has split from his wife. Hope they resolve their differences. He seems so much a gentleman in real life. What a gifted actor.

[@madiantin]

Oh. I hadn't heard they'd split. Oh that's so sad. I hope they reconcile.

[@LightworkBeacon]

@@madiantin : Reports say they remaining friendly but that she had an affair.

[@dorajumaldin9619]

There will be no better actor to play as a Mr Darcy accept Mr Colin...

[@katyzing]

Dora Jumal Din 😂 Mr C? Colin F

[@gardenlover9663]

I like Matthew, too.

[@nicoladunklin5385]

Except, sorry :)

[@irenechew6064]

I wanted to re-watch Pride and Prejudice for the empteen time....because of Colin Firth. Nobody can play Mr Darcy like Colin. 👏👏👏

[@beckv8526]

Matthew was awesome and also handsome. I've watched that movie one hundred times. I've yet to see the BBC version. My terrible loss, I know, but my library doesn't have it and it's not available on Amazon.

[@balazsbarabas3514]

I could listen to this for hours.

[@emanuelabarani6570]

Oh, the look he gave his wife as she was urged to stand up... ❤️

[@overrainbow6976]

Lot of good it did him she treated him like a doormat.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Yes. I saw my father give that same look to my mother... it was heartbreakingly beautiful.

[@emanuelabarani6570]

@@overrainbow6976 well, what can you do, people grow apart. Nevertheless their love was real and strong for a very long time. I, personally, would also have issues with my hubby snogging women on screen and cupping their boobs, regardless of what I might have thought before marrying, or of him being Colin Firth or not. ´Cause yes I have a major crush on Colin :)

[@jsykesful]

He is adorable! From Russia with love.)))

[@mariainesrodrigues8712]

O sorriso,ilumina, a elegância contagia,o talento é magia,este é Colin Firth

[@bluehannah8696]

Brilliant actor!

[@nadjacalore2660]

Great Great Performance. It surely takes much strength and sensibility to play such a role and knowing / interesting deeply in the human kind. Thank you very much indeed to tell us , let us „feel“ such understanding - and everything not said. Thank you🦋

[@karelheinz4918]

They don’t use the right wet shirt scene. The best is when he is walking away from the camera down the hill covered in yellow wild flowers, towards the lake with the house in the background. That is where the shirt is the most transparent and he really looks to have broad shoulders chiseled down to tight waiste and hips. Just a magnificent shot.

[@rodicateoran1161]

A briliant actor,I LOVE him so much!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CanalPolakasobalsa]

@@rodicateoran1161 This scene? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6ezpKV3bbeeodE&lc=Ugw2rC3lPTPpiSLo-yl4AaABAg

[@saltech3444]

Comport yourself, madam.

[@mariaclairechelaidite8299]

Absolutely the best actor...the most handsome

[@cheryldodd-marko9787]

A GREAT ACTOR....🕊🇺🇲💕

[@minamatejcic8668]

I enjoy in acting of Colin Firth. Hi is amazing.

[@marinaguilherme8042]

Amazing actor, great performance in all movies. A Single Man is a great movie and he was brilliant.

[@piffpaff9674]

Simply a BRITISH actor. They are uncomparable and unique. And I am NOT British. But is has to be said: They are the best, both males and females.

[@asaforsling]

Absolute rigt!

[@LA-ph2nc]

Wooden interviewer, brilliant Colin.

[@shirleyirwin794]

What a Handsome great actor, who also is very caring in reality . I first watched Colin in a movie named Valmont . I just loved that movie after vwst hing him in Valmont I sought out watching all of his movies including Mr Darcy ,which was remarkable.

[@mckavitt13]

“Americans are hesitant to take on the classics” for a number of reasons, one of which is language. But Colin’s praise of American acting is generous & quite exact.

[@ds1868]

Agreed. The American accent will destroy any classic literature. It just isn't possible.

[@hannahllewellyn163]

So true

[@utahdan231]

@@ds1868 he articulates every word and speaks very clearly. Most British don’t. They have many , many different accents. We had a Scottish tour guide on expensive trip with horrible accent. We did not get 50% of his talking.

[@shannonholly155]

That comment did make me laugh, as his famous performance as Fitzwilliam Darcy was opposite an incredibly talent American actress

[@qazaqtravelshymkent5335]

Прекрасный актер, красивый и благородный мужчина Колин Ферт, огромное спасибо за фильмы с его участием!!!

[@user-gj5zo2os2j]

Какой же милаха этот Колин😊❤❤❤❤😊

[@candaceroberts3238]

Wonderful actor. I have seen most of his movies and I have 3 or 4 favorites. To me Pride and Prejudice is the #1. I love period pieces, he is my favorite actor and seems such a lovely man. It all works together for me. There was so much to adore in P&P but the pond scene eluded me. The proposal scene was done beautifully, so emotional. It’s very well done and many actors I really like.

[@carmentaranu2794]

Honest, original, unique in univers, it's especially and he loves doing what he does !!

[@CJBlanda]

One Great Actor, and so much fun!

[@nancybader3213]

Colin is a great actor

[@jeanneamato5525]

The wet shirt doesn’t have to be transparent, the chest doesn’t have to be chiseled, it’s called imagination and wishful thinking.

[@xxgleichfort5125]

It´s the wrong scene. It was wet+transparent, when darcy came first out of the woods. It wasn´t later because it had dried

[@robinlillian9471]

Colin Firth is certainly handsome, but I didn't think there was anything all that special about the swimming scene until I found out about all the fuss. Most people's fantasies about actors are much better than the reality would be, although Mr. Firth doesn't seem like a very nice man.

[@robinlillian9471]

Weird typo. He DOES seem like a very nice man.

[@knittingknut]

Jeanne Amato I liked the bath scene better. His manservant comes in and pours water over him and then holds up a bath robe for him to step into and then he stands at the window gazing out at Elizabeth.

[@SalaWalter]

Exactly

[@susanyork5089]

Mr Darcy perfect

[@jacksg1809]

My Springer spaniel is called Mr. Darcy after Colin Firth 😍😘

[@zulaigaworth4401]

Jacks Genever , My beautiful rescue dog is called Mr. Darcy, after Colin Firth’s P& P Mr. Darcy.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

That is charming!

[@svetlanaorlenko1088]

Замечательный человек,и великолепный актер.

[@CS-kv5ie]

I love colin firth 😘

[@magorzatakazimierczak8310]

Fantastic Interview!!!! 😉🙂😁I really regret, that my English is insufficient to understand and talk in that language fluently, hovewer I hope so😊I am really impressed! 🌹🎻❤️

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Your English is fine.

[@joycejohnson7164]

'I like you very much just as you are' scene is my favorite except for the 'green scales' one,

[@rachelgarber1423]

What a gorgeous smile

[@gleichfort]

extraodinary earnest, honest ... prudent - both interview-partners! a delight listen to. thank you

[@ColinTheFirth]

You are very welcome!

[@mariag.8242]

Prudent?

[@jeanneamato8278]

What a superb actor.

[@melodyedington2280]

I love him in mama mia and kingsmans and bright jones diary movie.

[@joycepercy5528]

I love this man

[@colinfirth6544]

❤️Thanks for your unconditional love and support you have been showing me. It has been a difficult time for me but your love keeps me strong. I can’t appreciate enough the support from fans who have been standing by me through thick and thin. Where are you watching from?

[@1171]

Are you certain that it’s Colin Firth it’s forever Mr Darcy he’s the best actor we have ever had. He’s absolutely beautiful as an actor he’s intelligent,handsome and a versatile actor and you can never find him acting. I love everything he has made 😊❤Love Mr Darcy I mean Colin Firth I have watched the movie so much I don’t want to say how many times! Lol Thanks Mr Firth for your entertaining my family and I can’t thank you enough ❤👏👏👏🙏😊🤚

[@margaretromaine5083]

The usual very thoughtful response from Colin just brilliant

[@Aestheticsandall]

17:32 Characters being revealed by the way they tackle their obstacles

[@emilyvanderwoude8595]

My favorite actor.

[@emilyvanderwoude8595]

Mine as well❤

[@galinamashkina8560]

Я из России. Обожаю Колина очень талантливый актёр и шикарный мужчина.

[@lesleyhawes6895]

King George was much shorter and much skinnier than Colin Firth, and that worried me for the first 20 mins of The King's Speech. After that his acting overcame any doubts.

[@cd3845]

i LOVE colin Firth!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE him! Do you have part 1?

[@colinfirth6544]

❤️Thanks for your unconditional love and support you have been showing me. It has been a difficult time for me but your love keeps me strong. I can’t appreciate enough the support from fans who have been standing by me through thick and thin. Where are you watching from?

[@kitcat9447]

Well time to watch P&P for the 100th time 😂

[@mariaclairechelaidite8299]

Maybe the new king Will make Colin Firth a Sir...He deserves...more than any British man in entertainment...

[@stevenklimecky4918]

I was disappointed they actually didn't show that scene again.

[@josemarianoak5834]

A Colin Firth da una signora italiana : Lei è un grande e colto attore che apprezzo molto .

[@elianapupo81]

Missing Mr Darcy.

[@bwada8410]

His voice sounded lack of sleep..but he is still looking fresh

[@ColinTheFirth]

He had problems with his voice after stammering in The King's Speech, many months afterwards, you can hear in the interviews he gave after The King's Speech was released. Then his voice went back to normal. :)

[@bwada8410]

Colin The Firth oh wooow thank you for the info. But i still love his voice,sounded so lovely

[@robinlillian9471]

Colin Firth really seems such a nice, modest, and unassuming sort. Totally unlike Darcy.

[@TheFiown]

Funny how different an interview with an English Actors is from that of an American actor!

[@tenajackson868]

Colin Firth: quiet magnificence….!

[@angelacarbon4010]

@ Colin Firth. Tu e na attore incredible. Per favore, scuzi per miei orribile Italiano. Anche, mi dispiacecche tu hai na tempo molto difficile. I miei genitori sono di Calabria. Io sono nato? nella NY. Anche, vuolo dire che amo te. I loved The King's Speech. Have a great evening.

[@cherierohn5742]

First saw Colin Firth in Lost Empires. Young, sexy & brilliant.

[@khaterehlunden5136]

You are very good actor in the world

[@kakapongen1062]

Love this actor..... 💓💓💓

[@colinfirth6544]

❤️Thanks for your unconditional love and support you have been showing me. It has been a difficult time for me but your love keeps me strong. I can’t appreciate enough the support from fans who have been standing by me through thick and thin. Where are you watching from?

[@skx9159]

He bypasses saying anything about Paltrow but praises Streep

[@YodaMasterOfTheUniverse]

cause he has chosen "conscious uncoupling"... hahahaha sorry

[@doreenlloyd4885]

One can act and one can't

[@r.l.stroud9633]

@@doreenlloyd4885 How true. The Goop Girl was best in Emma and that was the highlight of her career, as far as I'm concerned. Streep has aged, but she improved as an actress.

[@mckavitt13]

Sharna X Not exactly, tho’ I see what you mean.

[@mckavitt13]

R.L. Stroud I saw Meryl Streep early on & ofc she’s honed her acting gifts. But she was already so very good back then. Think of The French Lieutenant’s Woman & abit later on Sophie’s Choice? Fabulous!

[@Sahar_70]

How could she cheat on him?!!!! I'll never know 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@alejandracivico5719]

Te amo,sos el mejor!!!!

[@ilmaba1756]

Interesting how he never mentions his singing in The Importance of Being Ernest.

[@vstarr624]

ilma ba love him in that movie

[@evelinevizitiu7628]

I love your Italian

[@Subha403]

I SEE MARCEL IN THE AUDIENCE! "The Originals" fans will know (0:00 - 0:05)

[@erinorawe7841]

At 0:03 you can see the actor who played Marcel on the Originals!

[@edithpalacio]

Re buen Actor. Please smile

[@gardenlover9663]

The biggest difference between the US and UK is that people in the UK have things called "the turkey curry buffet", and in the US we have parties. LOL Oh, they have Colin Firth. Meow.

[@janetobrien5876]

Seriously? Never heard of a turkey curry buffet and I've lived here all my life. It's film dialogue!

[@gardenlover9663]

@@janetobrien5876 It was a joke.