Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell
Personal life
- Born: May 31, 1976 (age 46)
- Birthplace: Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland
- Education: Gaiety School of Acting
- Spouse: Alicja Bachleda-Curuś (2009-2011)
- Children: James Padraig Farrell (2003) with Kim Bordenave, Henry Tadeusz Farrell (2009) with Alicja Bachleda-Curuś
Career
- Occupation: Actor
- Years active: 1996–present
- Notable works: Tigerland, Minority Report, Phone Booth, S.W.A.T., The Recruit, Miami Vice, In Bruges, Ondine, Crazy Heart, The Way Back, The Batman
- Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (2008), British Academy Film Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (2008), Irish Film and Television Academy Award for Best Actor in a Film (2008)
Early life and education
Colin Farrell was born in Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland, on May 31, 1976. His mother, Rita, was a housewife, and his father, Eamon Farrell, was a professional footballer. Farrell has two older sisters, Catherine and Claudine. He attended St. Vincent's CBS, a secondary school in Glasnevin, Dublin. After graduating from St. Vincent's, Farrell studied acting at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin.
Career
Farrell made his acting debut in the 1996 film The Disappearance of Finbar. He then appeared in the films Veronica Guerin (1996), Ordinary Decent Criminal (1999), and Tigerland (2000). In 2002, Farrell starred in the films Minority Report and Phone Booth. He then appeared in the films S.W.A.T. (2003), The Recruit (2003), Miami Vice (2006), In Bruges (2008), Ondine (2009), Crazy Heart (2009), and The Way Back (2010).
In 2012, Farrell starred in the films Total Recall and Seven Psychopaths. He then appeared in the films Dead Man Down (2013), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), The Lobster (2015), The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017), and Widows (2018). In 2020, Farrell starred in the film The Batman.
Awards and nominations
Farrell has won numerous awards for his acting, including a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and an Irish Film and Television Academy Award. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award.
Personal life
Farrell has two children, James Padraig Farrell (2003) with Kim Bordenave, and Henry Tadeusz Farrell (2009) with Alicja Bachleda-Curuś. He has been in relationships with Demi Moore, Angelina Jolie, and Britney Spears.
Farrell is a supporter of the Irish language and culture. He is also a patron of the Dublin Youth Theatre.
