Colin Firth
Awards & Honours
25
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Colin Firth's trophy cabinet is a testament to his extraordinary talent and range. He is one of the few actors to have won both an Oscar and a Volpi Cup, and his two BAFTAs place him among the most celebrated British performers of his era. His performance in The King's Speech was widely considered one of the best of the decade, and his portrayal of Mr. Darcy remains a cultural touchstone. Firth's ability to move seamlessly between period drama, romantic comedy, and action thriller is rare, and his peers have recognized this versatility with numerous awards. He has also been honored for his contributions to drama with a CBE and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cementing his status as a true icon of British cinema.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Appointed for services to drama.
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Received a star for his contributions to motion pictures.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Honorary Doctorate
Awarded an honorary doctorate for his contribution to the arts.
Honorary Doctorate
Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Kent.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100
100 Greatest Movie Characters
Magazine Covers
Time
2011-04-18
The 2011 TIME 100
GQ
2011-02-01
Colin Firth: The King of Cool
Vanity Fair
2011-03-01
Hollywood's Leading Men
Vogue
2010-12-01
The British Invasion
Esquire
2011-01-01
The Great British Actor
Records & Feats
First actor to win Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Volpi Cup for two consecutive roles
Won the Volpi Cup for 'A Single Man' (2009) and the Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe for 'The King's Speech' (2010) in consecutive years.
One of the few actors to receive two BAFTAs for Best Actor in consecutive years
Won BAFTA for 'A Single Man' (2010) and 'The King's Speech' (2011) back-to-back.