Colin Farrell
Biography
Colin Farrell is an Irish actor who has moved between studio blockbusters and smaller independent films since the early 2000s. He grew up in Castleknock, near Dublin, began acting on the BBC drama Ballykissangel and made his film debut in The War Zone (1999). His first leading part was in Tigerland (2000), and his breakthrough came in Steven Spielberg's Minority Report (2002). High-profile roles followed in Daredevil (2003), Phone Booth (2003), S.W.A.T. (2003), Alexander (2004) and Miami Vice (2006). He won a Golden Globe as a novice hitman in Martin McDonagh's In Bruges (2008), and later appeared in The Lobster (2015), The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), Widows (2018) and The Banshees of Inisherin (2022), winning a Volpi Cup and a second Golden Globe and earning an Academy Award nomination. He played the Penguin in The Batman (2022) and its HBO series.
50years old
Turns 51 on May 31in 230 days
- Born Castleknock
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- Colin James Farrell (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 53
- Career span
- 26 years1999 to 2025
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Big break
In 2000, Farrell was cast as Private Roland Bozz in Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher. His charm reportedly helped him land the lead role.
A role that slipped away
Farrell was signed to play Bullseye in December 2001. Until Ben Affleck signed, he was also in the running to play the lead, Matt Murdock.
Getting ready for a role
Farrell read Frank Miller's Daredevil comics to understand Bullseye, drawing on the exaggerated expressions and movements of the character in the books.
Getting ready for a role
Farrell played Ray Velcoro in the second season of True Detective. To get his character's nonstandard Californian accent, he worked with a dialect coach, which he found challenging.
Colin Farrell movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Minority Report2002 Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thrilleras Danny Witwer
IMDb rating 7.6627K votes
Most often with
Martin McDonagh directed three of these films, Yorgos Lanthimos two and Joel Schumacher two. Eddie Marsan appears in four of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Eddie Marsan's page
Christopher Plummer's page
Samantha Morton's page
Barry Keoghan's page
Donald Sutherland's page
Martin McDonaghDirector, 3 films, 2008 to 2022
All films by Martin McDonagh
All films by Yorgos Lanthimos
All films by Joel Schumacher
Also two films together40 more actors
- Anthony HopkinsSolace (2015) and Alexander (2004)
- Robert DuvallWidows (2018) and Crazy Heart (2009)
- Johnny DeppFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
- Nicole KidmanThe Beguiled (2017) and The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
- Tilda SwintonBallad of a Small Player (2025) and The War Zone (1999)
- Jon VoightFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) and Pride and Glory (2008)
- Brendan GleesonThe Banshees of Inisherin (2022) and In Bruges (2008)
- Frank GrilloPride and Glory (2008) and Minority Report (2002)
- Kevin CorriganWinter's Tale (2014) and Seven Psychopaths (2012)
- Jamie FoxxHorrible Bosses (2011) and Miami Vice (2006)
- Terrence HowardDead Man Down (2013) and Hart's War (2002)
- Ray WinstoneLondon Boulevard (2010) and The War Zone (1999)
- David ThewlisLondon Boulevard (2010) and The New World (2005)
- Kevin SpaceyHorrible Bosses (2011) and Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000)
- Shea WhighamPride and Glory (2008) and Tigerland (2000)
- Clifton Collins Jr.After Yang (2021) and Tigerland (2000)
- Jessica ChastainAva (2020) and Miss Julie (2014)
- Ron LeaA Home at the End of the World (2004) and The Recruit (2003)
- John OrtizPride and Glory (2008) and Miami Vice (2006)
- Cole HauserHart's War (2002) and Tigerland (2000)
- Michelle RodriguezWidows (2018) and S.W.A.T. (2003)
- Jason SudeikisEpic (2013) and Horrible Bosses (2011)
- Christoph WaltzEpic (2013) and Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000)
- Zeljko IvanekSeven Psychopaths (2012) and In Bruges (2008)
- Tony CurranOndine (2009) and Miami Vice (2006)
- Zoë KravitzThe Batman (2022) and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
- Ben ChaplinLondon Boulevard (2010) and The New World (2005)
- Tom WaitsSeven Psychopaths (2012) and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
- Abbie CornishSolace (2015) and Seven Psychopaths (2012)
- Carmen EjogoRoman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) and Pride and Glory (2008)
- Brían F. O'ByrneThe New World (2005) and Intermission (2003)
- Gabriel MachtThe Recruit (2003) and American Outlaws (2001)
- Domenick LombardozziMiami Vice (2006) and S.W.A.T. (2003)
- Kerry CondonThe Banshees of Inisherin (2022) and Intermission (2003)
- Gary LydonThe Banshees of Inisherin (2022) and Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000)
- James MacDonaldPhone Booth (2003) and Tigerland (2000)
- Jodie Turner-SmithA Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) and After Yang (2021)
- Amanda WarrenRoman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) and Seven Psychopaths (2012)
- Arian AshPhone Booth (2003) and Tigerland (2000)
- Frankie J. AllisonMiami Vice (2006) and Daredevil (2003)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Colin Farrell's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$4.8 billion
46 of the 52 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 52 films: 46 worldwide figure; 1 us gross only; 1 streaming, short cinema run; 4 figure not found.
- 46Worldwide figure
- 1US gross only
- 1Streaming, short cinema run
- 4Figure not found
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 66% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$809M16.8% of the total
- 2$773M16.1% of the total
- 3$358M7.5% of the total
- 4$353M7.3% of the total
- 5$268M5.6% of the total
- 6$210M4.4% of the total
- 7$208M4.3% of the total
- 8$199M4.1% of the total
$1.6 billionfrom the other 38 films with a worldwide figure, 34% of the total
Awards
Six awards and honors from 2009 to 2025, five of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Globes | |||
| 2025 | Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | The Penguin | Won |
| 2023 | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | The Banshees of Inisherin | Won |
| 2009 | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | In Bruges | Won |
| SAG Awards | |||
| 2025 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | The Penguin | Won |
| Venice Film Festival | |||
| 2022 | Volpi Cup for Best Actor | The Banshees of Inisherin | Won |
| Other honors | |||
| 2025 | Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Movie/Miniseries Actor | The Penguin | Won |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.