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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 awards and nominations, 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.
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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
- In Bruges (2008) In Bruges is an amazing film on many levels, but it will likely always hold a special place in Colin Farrell's heart. After all, this was the first film for which he won a Golden Globe for Best Actor – Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy.
- The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) The Banshees of Inisherin is the spiritual sequel to In Bruges, reuniting Colin Farrell with Brendan Gleeson in another film both written and directed by Martin McDonagh.
- The Batman (2022) It was easy to be skeptical when Warner Bros. announced that Colin Farrell would be playing the Penguin in Matt Reeves' The Batman. For one thing, the actor is unrecognizable as the hefty villain, which had EW's critic questioning "Hollywood's recent fetish with casting the prettiest actors, then burying them in Shrek-face prosthetics."
- Minority Report (2002) While he hasn't had too many opportunities to do so, Colin Farrell often shines as the bad guy, and never did this ring so true as in Minority Report.
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. He navigates all that and...
Mar 1, 2023 · Colin Farrell on Family, Irish ‘Civic Duty,’ the Power of Movies and Friendship With Elizabeth Taylor. Unlike most Oscar nominees, the actor would rather talk about others rather than himself...
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Learn about Colin Farrell, an Irish actor who has starred in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s. Find out his latest projects, awards, and personal details on The Movie Database (TMDB).