Colin Firth says the "quintessential Englishman" is a myth.
The 47-year-old actor - who played English gentleman Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and
Prejudice' - thinks the stereotypical character portrayed by himself and
other British actors like Hugh Grant doesn't exist in real life.

Firth, who appears alongside Uma Thurman in new movie 'The Accidental
Husband', said: "I've decided the quintessential Englishman I play doesn't
exist.
"I play him but you don't run into him very often. There aren't very many
Mr. Darcys out there. I think he's a figment of our folklore or film lore.
"My character exists in mythology and he may have existed once but now he
only exists in the hands of actors."