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27 Feb, 2011

Wins Oscar

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Firth wins the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of King George VI in Tom Hooper’s The King’s SpeechSandra Bullock presents the award.

I have a feeling my career has just peaked. My deepest thanks to the Academy . . . .

Colin Firth winning Best Actor | 83rd Oscars (2011)

Wins Oscar

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Firth wins Best Actor at the 83rd Academy Awards for portraying King George VI in The King’s Speech. He speaks on post-Oscar plans.

I think I’m going to cook a lot. I don’t think I’m particularly good at it, but I’m going to inflict my cooking on anybody within range. I tend to find that’s a very good way to decompress. But I’ll probably be the only one eating it.

Colin Firth winning Best Actor | 83rd Oscars (2011)