![]() Avg.User Rating: Rate this person: Actor Born: May 31, 1976 in Castleknock, Ireland Biography:Possibly Ireland's hottest cinematic export since "Liam Neeson" got his kilt off in "Rob Roy", "Colin Farrell" enjoyed a generous helping of trans-Atlantic buzz for his work in "Joel Schumacher"'s 2000 military drama "Tigerland". Previously known in his native Ireland for supporting parts in film and television productions, Farrell earned both industry recognition and international heartthrob status for his portrayal of a young drifter recruited to fight in the Vietnam War, winning over critics and audiences with talent, charisma, and his fearless assumption of a Texan accent.
The son of famed footballer Eamon Farrell, Farrell was born in Dublin, on May 31, 1976. Growing up, he planned to follow in the footsteps of his father and an uncle, who was also a well-known footballer in the 1960s. However, Farrell's plans changed when, while he was still in high school, his sister enrolled in acting classes... Full Biography
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