Colin Firth was nominated for an award.
This led to roles in films such as The English Patient , Bridget Jones 's Diary -LRB- for which Firth was nominated for a BAFTA -RRB- , Shakespeare in Love , and Love Actually.
Best Actor in a Supporting Role is a British Academy Film Award presented annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts -LRB- BAFTA -RRB- to recognize an actor who has delivered an outstanding supporting performance in a film.
