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- Jonathan Firth is known for playing Prince Albert in the sweeping BBC mini-series Victoria et Albert (2001). He is one of the most prolific actors in British contemporary drama, appearing in Father Brown (2013), Holby City (1999), Hercule Poirot (1989), "Luther" (2003), and a memorable guest appearance on the American series "Ghost Whisperer" (2006). After graduating from the Central School of Speech and Drama, London (1989), Firth landed several television roles, most notably as the tormented Fred Vincy in the landmark British mini-series Middlemarch (1994), and the highly complex Sergeant Troy in the award-winning remake of Far from the Madding Crowd (1998). He created the role Soren in the popular "The Prince and Me" franchise (2006 - 2010). He graciously bears the cross of being known as Colin Firth's more handsome and witty younger brother.- IMDb mini biography by: D Zimoy
- ParentsDavid Norman Lewis FirthShirley Jean Firth (Rolles)Shirley Firth
- RelativesColin Firth(Sibling)Katie Firth(Sibling)William Joseph Firth(Niece or Nephew)
- Brother of Colin Firth and Katie Firth (a voice coach).
- Once shared a flat with Rufus Sewell.
- He and brother Colin Firth have both played a Prince Albert of the British royal family. Jonathan played Albert, the Prince Consort to Queen Victoria, in Victoria et Albert (2001). That character was the great-grandfather and namesake of the subsequent Prince Albert who became King George VI, played by Colin in Le Discours d'un roi (2010).
- Brother-in-law of Livia Giuggioli.
- I like acting and I want to be appreciated for it. But what I do is a job and it isn't rocket science. If you bear that in mind, then you probably avoid 90 per cent of the pitfalls of fame.
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