Colin Farrell was born on May 31, 1976 in CastleKnock,
Dublin, Ireland.
Colin Farrell is the son of Irish football player,
Eamon Farrell.
Colin Farrell says that growing up, one of his
childhood idols was Al Pacino. He got the chance to work opposite
his hero in THE
RECRUIT (2003) an experience he described as "scary as
hell to work opposite a legend," even though he says Pacino
was one of the kindest men he'd ever met and says they still
hang out together.
Farrell has two tattoos on his left forearm.
The first one is the words "Carpe Diem" (Latin for "Seize
the day"). Beside this tattoo there is a second tattoo, which
is a black cross. On his left ring finger, above the knuckle
he has the name "Millie" tattooed. "Millie" was a nickname
for his first wife, Amelia Warner.
DAREDEVIL (2003) marked the first time Colin
Farrell had been able to use his own Irish accent in an American
movie.
Colin Farrell dropped out of the Gaiety Drama
School in Dublin and a few months later auditioned for a part
in BALLYKISSANGEL (1996) and was successful. Colin Farrell
established himself as a recognizable talent back home with
a starring role in the BBC series BALLYKISSANGEL (1996) and
FALLING FOR A DANCER (1998 - TV).
By the age of 25, Colin Farrell became one of
Hollywood's "A-list" young actors.
Farrell was Ranked #98 in Premiere's 2003 annual
Power 100 List. It is Colin's first appearance on the list. Colin
Farrell was Named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful
People in 2003. Farrel was Voted 6th in 'The World's Sexiest
Man of 2003' in Company magazine.
Colin Farrell's other notable credits include...
Colin Farrell in PHONE BOOTH (2002)
Colin Farrell in THE
RECRUIT (2003)
Colin Farrell in S.W.A.T.
Colin Farrell in THE NEW WORLD (2006)
