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Colin James Farrell (/ ˈ f æ r əl /; born 31 May 1976 [1]) is an Irish actor. A leading man in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s, he has received various accolades , including two Golden Globe Awards and a nomination for an Academy Award .
Colin Farrell is one of Ireland's biggest stars in Hollywood and abroad. His film presence has been filled with memorable roles that range from an inwardly tortured hit man, to an adventurous explorer, a determined-but-failing writer, and the greatest military leader in history.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland
- Early life and career
- Acting career
- Later career
- Filmography
Farrell was born on May 31, 1976 in Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland, to Rita (Monaghan) and Eamon Farrell. His father and uncle were both professional athletes, and for a while, it looked like Farrell would follow in their footsteps. Farrell auditioned for a part in the Irish Boy Band, Boyzone, but it didn't work out. After dropping out of the Gaiety ...
Exchanging his usually thick Dublin accent for a light Texas drawl, Farrell acted in the gritty Tigerland (2000), directed by Joel Schumacher. Starring Farrell amongst a number of other budding young actors, the film portrays a group of new recruits being trained for the war in Vietnam. Farrell played the arrogant soldier Boz, drafted into the army...
Farrell continued this success when he reunited with Joel Schumacher on the successful thriller Phone Booth (2002). Farrell played the role of the victim who is harassed by an unseen killer (Kiefer Sutherland) and is made to reveal his sins to the public. 2003 was a big year for Farrell. He starred in the crime thriller The Recruit (2003) as a youn...
He also starred in The Lobster (2015) and The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), both directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. For The Lobster he was nominated for an Golden Globe.
- May 31, 1976
Apr 13, 2024 · Colin Farrell has been in Hollywood long enough to know a few things. Like how to choose a role, what makes a character tick and even the city of Los Angeles itself.
Sep 12, 2024 · Based on the DC Comics character, The Penguin is a TV spinoff of the 2022 superhero blockbuster movie The Batman with Colin Farrell reprising the titular role. While the series doesn’t premiere...
Colin James Farrell (born May 31, 1976) is an Irish actor. A leading man in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s, he has received numerous accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards and a nomination for an Academy Award.
Mar 1, 2023 · The Irish actor talks about his role in "The Banshees of Inisherin", his family, his philanthropy and his late friend Elizabeth Taylor in a Variety interview. He also shares his views...
