Colin James Farrell (born May 31, 1976) is an Irish actor and he was born in Castleknock, Dublin. Son of Rita, a homemaker, and Eamon Farrell, who operates a health food store and was a footballer who played for Shamrock Rovers FC. Colin has three siblings, two sisters, Claudine (who is his personal assistant) and Catherine, and a brother, Eamon Jr.
Colin was educated at St. Brigid's National School in Castleknock followed by Castleknock College and Gormanston College. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he was a promising young football player for Dublin team, Castleknock Celtic, as a goalkeeper and dated Angie Miller. Colin auditioned for the Irish group Boyzone when he was still unknown. Colin attended The Gaiety School of Acting, but dropped out and was cast in the part of Danny Byrne on Ballykissangel, a BBC television drama. Farrell appeared on the show from 1998 to 1999.Colin married English actress Amelia Warner in July 2001 and divorced her four months later.
He has a son, James (born September 12, 2003), with American model Kim Bordenave, from whom he has since separated.Defining: Colin Farrell
