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Colin Farrell Biography

Updated On 08 Aug, 2024 Published On 08 Aug, 2024
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Date of Birth :
Age : 48 years old
Family Name : Farrell
Birth Country : Ireland
Height : 5 Feet 10 Inch

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What is Colin Farrell marital status ? ( married,single, in relation or divorce): Single
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Colin Farrell is one of the noted Irish film actors who was born in Dublin in 1976. His big breaks into the acting profession came during the early 2000s with appearances in the films Tigerland, Minority Report, and Phone Booth. The actor overcame some personal troubles, receiving critical acclaim for his work in In Bruges, The Lobster, and The Banshees of Inisherin, winning a Golden Globe and getting an Oscar nomination in 2022.

He became very famous in the world of acting as one of Ireland's greatest actors, given his versatility, acts of humor, and that peculiar Irish accent.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Colin Farrell was born on May 31, 1976, in Castleknock, Ireland, to Rita, née Monaghan, and Eamon Farrell. His father and uncle were professional soccer players with Shamrock Rovers FC. He played soccer in his childhood and briefly entertained the ambition of making it big in professional football before taking up acting.

Colin Farrell in one of his earliest film roles, setting the stage for his rise to fame in Hollywood.  SOURCE: Pinterest

He began acting in the late 1990s with parts in BBC dramas such as Ballykissangel and the film The War Zone. In 2000, he starred as Pvt. Roland Bozz in the war drama Tigerland.

Rise to Fame in the 2000s

Tigerland was a breakthrough role for Farrell, leading to a series of high-profile leading roles in the early 2000s: Minority Report, Phone Booth, S.W.A.T., and Daredevil. In 2004, he also appeared as Alexander the Great in Oliver Stone's epic historical drama Alexander.

After his success, Farrell fought some private demons over addiction and a stalker in the mid-2000s but bounced back yet again with some of his much-acclaimed performances in films like In Bruges, for which he won an award at the Golden Globes for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy in 2009.

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Later Career and Accolades

Farrell has continued to experiment with different roles in recent years, getting critical acclaim for his works in such films as The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and The Batman. His other appearances are within the fantasy genre, like Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Celebrating his nomination for Best Actor for his roles.  SOURCE: Pinterest

Farrell's performance in The Banshees of Inisherin in 2022 earned him another Golden Globe and brought him a nomination for the Academy Awards. He has been called one of Ireland's greatest actors: he came 5th on a list by The Irish Times in 2020, and in 2023, he was listed by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Personal Life and His Net worth

He has two sons from his previous relationships with model Kim Bordenave and actress Alicja Bachleda-Curuƛ. He divides his time between Los Angeles and Dublin, and he still loves his Irish heritage.

Colin Farrell has an estimated net worth of $80 million, which he has amassed from his highly acclaimed acting career in blockbuster and award-winning independent films over the past couple of decades.

Height and Physical Appearance

Colin Farrell is about 5' 10" tall (178 cm) and weighs around 165 lbs (75 kg). He has dark brown hair and bright green eyes. He is a reasonably good-looking actor with chiseled, rugged features and an unmistakable Irish accent.

Known for his striking looks and charismatic presence on and off the screen.  SOURCE: Pinterest 

Television Work

Besides his sprawling filmography, Farrell has also featured in several television projects worth mentioning. He starred in the second season of HBO's True Detective in 2015. He more recently played Henry Drax in the 2021 BBC miniseries adaptation of The North Water.

He is set to reprise his role as The Penguin in a forthcoming HBO Max spin-off series based on his appearance in The Batman, for which he will also be an executive producer.

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