Colin Farrell

Quick Links: | Download Autodesk Autocad 2009 32bit | Quotes | Career, Awards & Links | | Love dating UK | Sexy dating UK | "It's nice to get a pat on the back. You get pats and you get kicks in the ass through the years. The best way, I suppose, is to believe neither." - Colin Farrell - Colin Farrell Bio Actor, father and eminent charity wokrer, Colin James Farrell is the youngest of 4 children born to Eamon and Rita Farrell. Colin's father Eamon and his uncle Tommy both played football for Shamrock Rovers (at their Sixties peak they were the Manchester United of Ireland) and it was Colin's early ambition to follow his father into football, and he did show talent. However, it was Colin's sister Catherine who first drew him towards acting. She'd stay up late watching old movies, and her younger brother would sit with her, revelling in the efforts and attitudes of Brando, Newman, Clift and, interestingly, Ernest Borgnine. His first big crush was on Marilyn Monroe. At 8 or 9, totally besotted with the goddess, he'd leave some of his Smarties under his pillow along with a note inviting her to come down from Heaven to share them with him. CF: "I think I was 8 or 9 when I had a f*cking mad thing for Marilyn Monroe. I used to leave Smarties, the Irish equivalent of M&M's, under my pillow with a little note saying, 'I know you're dead, but these are very f*cking tasty, and you should come have a few. I won't tell anyone." Catherine also provided him with his first experience of stage performance when, at age 12, he watched her play Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream. When Eamon Jr took up dance lessons, young Colin was also forced by his mother to attend. During his teen years Colin was a pretty naughty lad, being caught shoplifting, smoking joints and, later, driving over the limit and spending a night in the slam for his pains. One of his school reports claimed he was "getting in too many fights". At 16, love hit him for the first time (disregarding the earlier Monroe infatuation), when he fell for Amelia, the young daughter of a Portuguese family in Castleknock. It would end tragically when Colin, a serial fighter and consummate gadabout, had over 20 boys at school after his blood, his parents moving him on to Gormanston boarding school. But this did not prove a solution to the problem. Colin did not react well to the school's stricter discipline. He and his mates were constantly in trouble for skipping classes, spending long lunches drinking at a local pool-hall. Back in the study hall, they'd put on their Walkmans and fall asleep. One day, when he was 17, Colin was grabbed by a supervisor and instead of submitting to the inevitable punishment, Colin threw him against the nearest wall and threatened him in his usual, spectacularly profane manner. Naturally, he was expelled. He remembers leaving the grounds feeling like a rock star.......Read Full Biography Relationships Amelia Warner: Married 17 July 2001 - Divorced November 2001 Kim Bordenave: Together in 2002 (1 son) Muireann McDonnell: Together 2006 - 2007 Emma Forrest: Together 2008 - 2009 Children James (Jimmy) Padraig Born September 12 2003 (mother: Kim Bordenave) When James was just 7 months old he was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a neuro-genetic disorder characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, sleep disturbance, seizures, jerky movements, frequent laughter or smiling, and usually a happy demeanour. People with AS are often known as 'Angels'. Colin Speaks Out About Little James "There is no heartbreak about it, it's not a sad story. I'm incredibly blessed to have him in my life. He has enriched my life incredibly and I wouldn't have it any other way." "With my son the only time I'm reminded that there is something different about him - that he has some deviation of what is perceived to be normal - is when I see him with other four-year-olds. Then I go "oh yeah" and it comes back to me. But from day one I felt that he's the way he's meant to be." "He took his first steps about six weeks ago and it was four years in the making. All the work is his, he's worked his arse off for four years and when he took the steps it was incredible. There wasn't a dry eye in the house." "But he's not speaking which is very frustrating for him. A lot of my frustration comes from wondering how frustrated he is and at times he does get frustrated. He can't explain how he feels or what's going on or maybe he wants something and he can't tell you what he wants. We're working on that." "I don't want to be getting up on my high horse but it would be nice if some people read this and were affected by it in a positive way. I think for people who have children with intellectual disability that me coming out and talking about it might be a small bit of solidarity and if that happens it would be good." - Colin Farrell, October 2007 "Being with my boy, there's nothing like it, it's the best time in the world. I'm completely in love with him." - Colin Farrell GQ April 2008 - Tattoos (numbers correspond to descriptions, picture created by Colin Farrell experts) 1. Tribal Design - On his upper right arm CF: "My tattoo is just a tribal design from Tahiti that I got when I was there. I'm not macho about things like that - I shit myself every time I go to the dentist. Did you ever get a sore in one of your gums above your teeth, where it's sore but you can't stop rubbing it? It's the same kind of thing getting a tattoo. It's sore, but it's kind of nice." 2. Millie - On his ring finger, above the knuckle he has the name 'Millie', which was a nickname for his first wife, Amelia Warner. 3. Carpe Diem...with my girl - Inside his left forearm, 'Carpe Diem' is latin for 'Seize the day', he had ...with my girl covered by a cross (4) after his divorce. 4. Carpe Diem & Cross - Inside his left forearm, cross covers 'with my girl' (3) 5. I Love No Matter - On his chest,left hand side, reads: I Love No Matter. 6. On his left wrist, some say it's Sanskrit letters or a Buddhist symbol. 7. Heart - On his left shoulder, done in late 2005 Colin's Big Heart In 2003 Colin was in Toronto filming his movie 'A Home At The End of the World' when he heard that a local radio station was offering $2,000 (£1000) to anyone who could get him to the studio. So Colin took a homeless man known as 'Stress' into his limousine and up to the radio station to claim the prize for the man. 4 years later Colin was in town for the Toronto Film Festival to promote Cassandra's Dream and the pair were reunited when Colin was leaving his Yorkville hotel and Stress was outside waiting for him along with dozens of autograph seekers. When he saw the man, his eyes lit up and Colin decided to take Stress to a downtown store for a $2,100 shopping spree. Colin told shop assisstents to "Get him anything he wants, whatever he needs, get him the best." The pair chose a coat, a sleeping bag, and a rucksack stuffed with socks, boots and new underwear. Afterwards, Colin asked the store manager for directions to the nearest ATM, where he withdrew round about $830 so Stress could rent a room and get off the streets for a while. Now, one year on, according to local news media, Stress is clean, sober and living in his own appartment. Vital Stats Colin Farrell Information Birth Name: Colin James Farrell Height: 5" 10"(1.78m) Eyes: Hazel Hair: Dark Brown Nationality: Irish CF: "Being Irish is very much a part of who I am. I take it everywhere with me." Nickname(s): Irish Eyes (by fans) Star Sign: Western - Gemini Chinese - Dragon Famliy: Father: Eamon Farrell Mother: Rita Farrell Brother: Eamon Farrell Sisters: Claudine Farrell, Catherine Farrell Son: James Padraig Partner: Emma Forrest Notable features: Tattoos, Irish accent Education: St. Brigid's National School, Catleknock Castleknock College & Gormanston College National Performing Arts School Gaiety School of Drama, Dublin, Ireland Resides In: Irishtown, Dublin, Ireland & Los Angeles, CA, USA Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic Charities/Causes: Foundation for Angelman Syndrome One Child Campaign UNICEF Special Olympics EIF Ambassador Barretstown Kids Kicking Cancer World Food Programme Save Darfur Oxfam Make Trade Fair Childline Hurricane Katrina Causes: Homelessness Mental Challenges CF:"Special Olympics is the way the world should be; abundant in joy and understanding and showing no judgment. An environment where competition does not make an enemy of your fellow athlete, but a friend. For this and many other reasons I am honoured to be involved." *Fermanagh Herald February 2007 Other: Colin sang alongside 'Crazy Heart' co-star Jeff Bridges as they filmed concert footage for the film at a Toby Keith concert in Albuquerque, NM, September 18 2008. Colin is (according to those in attendance) not half bad as a country singer, see for yourself....

Colin Farrell Trivia

Some of Colin's acting idols are Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman and James Caan.

On the set of the movie 'Ask the Dust', Colin stripped naked and danced for co-star Salma Hayek, so she wouldn't feel as nervous being nude on screen. Claims say it was a ballet dance but Colin tells us otherwise.
CF: "The naked part is true, but it wasn't ballet; it was a different dance. - We were doing a scene where she had to be naked, so I thought, 'I want to be naked'."

In 2004 when Colin appeared on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', he agreed to pay $100 everytime he swore.

Despite rumours, Colin never had a romance with Angelina Jolie, but he says he loves her dearly.

Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan favoured Colin to replace him as the 007 spy, he said "I'll give it to Colin Farrell. He'll eat the head off them all," but Colin wasn't interested as he felt he couldn't follow in the footsteps of the likes of Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Brosnan.

In 2005 Colin helped raise $20,000 at an auction to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina, by selling himself. Miami Vice co-star Jamie Foxx took bids for a date with Colin, but when women were too nervous to bid they decided to ask for group bids. One group of friends bid $10,000, but another women doubled the bid to get a date all of her own. Generous Colin helped boost the fund by donating $50,000.

Colin has never really been able to sleep at night, many claim he has insomnia.
CF: "I suppose if not sleeping well at night is insomnia, then I have it. Ever since I was a kid - I was the youngest of four kids - my dad used to say to me 'You're going to be a night watchman when you grow up'. So obviously something was a bit amiss."

Has said that when he is not working his favorite time of the day, is the night time hours. He likes the silence, peace, tranquility and the fact that almost everyone in his immediate environment is asleep.
CF: "It feels like free time, you know that the phone's not going to ring."

He says the best lesson his mum taught him was good manners.

Prefers a woman with a sense of humour, a bit of danger and who's good fun. He says 'a good heart is a really sexy thing'.

In his teens, Colin used to teach line dancing in his native Ireland.

When Colin was in Australia for a year, in a case of mistaken identity, he was arrested for murder.

One of his favourites books is 'When Nietzsche Wept' by Irvin D. Yalom.

Colin was one of the actors chosen to take over Heath Ledger's role in 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.' As Heath left all his money to his father at the time of his death, Colin along with Johnny Depp and Jude Law, wanted to make sure Heath's daughter Matilda wasn't being left out, so they all donated their paycheques from the film to her.
CF: "I will be honored to be part of that. It makes me feel uncomfortable to think about it too much and to get into it really here, but it's an incredibly painful honor... and an honor I wish wasn't bestowed (on me), but an honor none-the-less. It's about getting Heath's work out there... He's too good for any of his work not to be seen, you know, and I'm really keen and looking forward to doing it and just doing the best job I can do."

Bruce Willis lent Colin his jet so he could go to the Dublin Film Festival after the Filming of 'Hart's War'.

Says he is a very peaceful person, but can have a bad temper.

Admits to regularly taking a combination of drugs and alcohol from a young age and even spent some time in therapy at age 18. In December 2005 he checked into a treatment center and was released in January 2006, he credits his family with saving his life.
CF: "It was horrible in one way, because I went away because I was pretty sick. But in another way it was great, because it was a very safe environment with a bunch of people who were looking to sort out things in their life."

Contact Colin Farrell

Fan Mail Address: Colin Farrell c/o Creative Artists Agency 9830 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills CA 90212 USA Secondary Address: Colin Farrell Irishtown Productions, Inc. 450 North Roxbury Drive 8th Floor Beverly Hills, CA 90210 USA This is a confirmed mailing address last attempts known: August 18 2007 - successful This is a confirmed mailing address last attempts known: October 1 2007 - successful December 28 2007 - successful November 12 2008 - successful both addresses will take anything from 3 - 12 months to reply, senders receive a signed picture, occasionally with a little message from Colin

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