Biography...

Colin's mother, Rita, is his role model. Apparently he believes he wouldn't be who he is, if it wasn't for her. Colin was moved to many different schools because he was in a lot of fights. He has also spent a night in jail for speeding, and was caught shoplifting, and smoking joints. His first love was Marilyn Monroe when he was 8 or 9.

He lost his virginity at age 15, to an Australian woman, 20 years older than him. He met her at a popular gay club called Shaft.

Colin studied acting at the Gaiety Drama School in Dublin, only to eventually drop out to play Danny Byrne on the BBC series Ballykissangel.  Known for his quick wit, expletive-filled language, and devil-may-care attitude, Farrell has risen fast and is one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood.

Farrell first gained critical attention in 2000 when he received a Best Actor Award from the Boston Society of Film Critics when he starred as "Bozz" in Joel Schumcaher's Tigerland.  Farrell then shot a starring role in the thriller Phone Booth.  Other films he has starred in include Minority Report, The Recruit, Daredevil and Intermission.

Colin had a short lived marriage with 19-year-old English actress Amelia Warne in 2001 - it lasted 4 months.  He is linked romantically to numerous high-profile names in the music and cinema industries and in September 2003 Colin became a father following a fling in the US with model Kim Bordenave.