2. King George VI – Colin Firth in ‘The King’s Speech’
Colin Firth’s emotionally nuanced portrayal of King George VI, who overcame a stammer to lead Britain during World War II, in ‘The King’s Speech’ (2010) earned him the Best Actor Oscar (theguardian.com) The film captivated audiences with its intimate look at royal vulnerability and the king’s inspiring partnership with speech therapist Lionel Logue. Read about the real George VI’s struggle at BBC History.
