Colin Farrell has three siblings: an older brother named Eamonn Jr., and two sisters, Claudine and Catherine Farrell. Claudine currently works as his personal assistant, and Catherine is another integral part of his close-knit family. Despite his fame, Farrell remains deeply connected to his siblings and their shared upbringing.
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Colin Farrell was born in the suburb of Castleknock, Dublin, to parents Rita Monaghan and Eamon Farrell. His father was a footballer for Shamrock Rovers FC and later ran a health food store, while his uncle Tommy Farrell also played for Shamrock Rovers.
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Colin grew up in a Catholic household and attended St. Brigid’s National School before moving on to Castleknock College and Gormanston College in County Meath.
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Farrell’s acting journey began with the BBC drama series Ballykissangel in 1998, followed by his film debut in The War Zone (1999). His breakout role came in 2002 with Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report, which led to more prominent roles in films like Daredevil (2003), Alexander (2004), Miami Vice (2006), and Cassandra’s Dream (2007).
In 2022, Farrell’s role as the Penguin in The Batman and his performances in After Yang, Thirteen Lives, and The Banshees of Inisherin further solidified his status as a leading actor. His portrayal of a naïve Irishman in The Banshees of Inisherin earned him another Golden Globe and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
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