Colin Firth stuttered through The King's Speech while playing what monarch?

Colin Firth's impeccable portrayal of King George VI – aka Bertie – earned him an Oscar in 2011. The King's Speech navigated Bertie's speech impediment with grace, guided by Lionel Logue, in an equally incredible performance by Geoffrey Rush. In studying for the part, Firth said, "The psychological damage of not being able to speak properly to people – in the way they expect – is underestimated."

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