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Colin Farrell
May 31, 1976
Castleknock, County Dublin, Ireland
50 Years Old
Gemini
Who Is Colin Farrell?
Colin James Farrell is an Irish actor known for his intense performances and versatile range. He navigates between blockbuster and independent films with compelling emotional depth, earning critical praise across genres.
His breakout role came in Joel Schumacher's war drama Tigerland, which garnered significant critical attention. This raw performance quickly established Farrell as a significant talent in Hollywood, leading to a string of high-profile roles.
Early Life and Education
Born in Castleknock, a suburb of Dublin, Colin Farrell grew up in a family deeply connected to sports; his father Eamon and uncle Tommy both played professional football for Shamrock Rovers FC. He even played for his father’s team, Castleknock Celtic FC.
He attended St. Brigid's National School and later Castleknock College before enrolling in the Gaiety School of Acting, where he honed his craft prior to departing for an acting role.
Notable Relationships
A string of high-profile romances has marked Colin Farrell's personal life, including a brief marriage to actress Amelia Warner in 2001 and relationships with models Kim Bordenave and Alicja Bachleda-Curus.
Farrell shares a son, James, with Bordenave, and another son, Henry, with Bachleda-Curus. He currently maintains a private relationship status with no publicly confirmed partner.
Career Highlights
Colin Farrell has anchored a diverse filmography, starring in critically acclaimed works such as In Bruges, The Lobster, and The Banshees of Inisherin. He has secured three Golden Globe Awards for his compelling performances.
Beyond acting, Farrell expanded into executive producing, notably for the HBO series The Penguin, where he reprised his role as Oswald Cobblepot from The Batman. This venture showcases his creative depth behind the camera.
His lauded work has also earned him nominations for an Academy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, cementing Farrell as a fixture in modern cinema.
Signature Quote
"I was getting a bit tired of myself and my habits, so I decided to make a change."