Colin Firth Reveals His Unique Acting Methods in Rare 1984 Interview (Flashback)

Colin Firth turns 60! ET spoke with the Oscar winner in 1984 about his acting philosophy and the important quote he learned in drama school that helps bring his characters to life. Firth was just 24 years old in this rare interview, and the British actor had just received rave reviews for his role in ‘Camille.’ The fresh-faced thespian opened up to ET about how he uses real-life inspiration so his acting ‘becomes real.’ Before he skyrocketed to fame with roles in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary,’ Firth shared that his acting career at the time felt ‘incredibly exhilarating.’