Colin James Farrell(/ˈfærəl/;born 31 May 1976[1]) is an Irish actor. Aleading maninblockbustersandindependent filmssince the 2000s, he has received variousaccolades,including twoGolden Globe Awardsand a nomination for anAcademy Award.The Irish Timesnamed him Ireland's fifth-greatest film actor in 2020, andTimemagazine named him one of the100 most influential people in the worldin 2023.[2][3]
Colin Farrell | |
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Born | Castleknock,Dublin,Ireland | 31 May 1976
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1995–present |
Works | Full list |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Tommy Farrell(uncle) |
Awards | Full list |
Farrell began acting in theBBCdrama seriesBallykissangel(1998) and made his film debut in the dramaThe War Zone(1999). His first lead film role was in the war dramaTigerland(2000), and he made his breakthrough inSteven Spielberg's science fiction filmMinority Report(2002). He took on high-profile roles such asBullseyeinDaredevil(2003) and asAlexander the GreatinAlexander(2004), with further starring roles inMichael Mann'sMiami Vice(2006) andWoody Allen'sCassandra's Dream(2007).
Farrell earned acclaim for playing a rookie hitman inMartin McDonagh's comedyIn Bruges(2008), winning aGolden Globe Award.He went on to play a variety of leading and character roles in the comedyHorrible Bosses(2011), the science fiction filmTotal Recall(2012), the dramaSaving Mr. Banks(2013), the dark comediesSeven Psychopaths(2012),The Lobster(2015) andThe Killing of a Sacred Deer(2017), the thrillersThe Beguiled(2017) andWidows(2018), and the fantasy filmsFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them(2016) andDumbo(2019). He also starred in thesecond seasonofHBO's thriller seriesTrue Detective(2015).
Farrell playedOz Cobb / Penguinin the superhero filmThe Batman(2022) and the HBO seriesThe Penguin(2024). In 2022, he gained acclaim for his roles in the science fiction dramaAfter Yang,the survival filmThirteen Lives,and McDonagh's dramaThe Banshees of Inisherin.For playing a naïve Irishman in the lattermost, he won theVolpi Cup for Best Actorand another Golden Globe, in addition to a nomination for theAcademy Award for Best Actor.[4]
Early life
editColin James Farrell was born inCastleknock,a western suburb ofDublinon 31 May 1976, to Rita (née Monaghan) and Eamon Farrell. His father played football forShamrock Rovers FCand ran a health food shop. Colin played for Castleknock Celtic FC, and the team was managed by his father.[5]Colin's uncle,Tommy Farrell,also played for Shamrock Rovers. Colin has an older brother named Eamon Jr.[6]and two sisters named Claudine (who now works as his personal assistant)[7][8]and Catherine.[9]Colin grew upCatholicand went toSt. Brigid's National School, Castleknock,followed by the exclusive[citation needed]all-boys private schoolCastleknock College,and thenGormanston Collegein Gormanston Castle in County Meath. He unsuccessfully auditioned for the boy bandBoyzonearound that time.[8]
Colin Farrell was inspired to try acting whenHenry Thomas' performance inE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial(1982) moved him to tears.[10]With his brother's encouragement, he attendedthe Gaiety School of Acting,but dropped out when he was cast as Danny Byrne in theBBCdramaBallykissangel.[11]While traveling inSydneyat the age of 18, Farrell became a suspect in an attempted murder case.[12]The police sketch looked remarkably like him and he had even describedblacking outduring the night in question; his only alibi was that a friend journaled that the two had been takingMDMAon the other side of town that night.[13]
Career
edit1998–2003: Early career and breakthrough
editFarrell had roles in television shows and films, includingBallykissangelandFalling for a Dancerin 1998 and 1999.[14][15]He made his feature film debut in English actorTim Roth's directorial debut,The War Zone,[14]a drama aboutchild sexual abuse,starringRay WinstoneandTilda Swintonas parents of a girl Farrell's character (Nick) dates.[16]Farrell appeared inOrdinary Decent CriminalwithKevin SpaceyandLinda Fiorentino,a film loosely based on the life ofMartin Cahill.[14]In 2000, Farrell was cast in the lead role of Private Roland Bozz inTigerland,directed byJoel Schumacher.[14]Farrell reportedly got the part on the basis of his charm.[15]Emanuel Levy ofVarietysaid that Farrell "shines as the subversive yet basically decent lad whose cynicism may be the only sane reaction to a situation".[17]Michael Holden ofThe Guardianwrote that Farrell was "too much the hero" to fit the classicrebelarchetype properly, but he still delivered a good performance.[18]Tigerlandearned $139,500.[15]
Farrell's next American films,American Outlaws(2001) andHart's War(2002), were not commercially successful.[19][20]His 2002–2003 films, includingPhone Booth,The RecruitandS.W.A.T.(all thrillers, with the former two his first starring roles),[21]were well received by critics and successful at the box office.[21]OfPhone Booth,Roger Ebertwrote that it is "Farrell's to win or lose, since he's onscreen most of the time, and he shows energy and intensity".[22]Philip French ofThe Guardianpraised Farrell's performance.[23]InS.W.A.T.,Farrell starred in an ensemble cast includingSamuel L. Jackson,Michelle Rodriguez,Olivier MartinezandJeremy Renner;Renner became a friend. Alan Morrison ofEmpirewrote, "Farrell can usually be relied upon to bring a spark to the bonfire. That's also true of [this movie]."[24]Elvis Mitchellof theNew York Timescriticised Farrell's accent, writing that he "employ[ed] a wobbly American accent that makes him sound like an international criminal a step ahead of the authorities".[25]Ebert andThe New York Times'A.O. Scottdisagreed on Farrell's effectiveness inThe Recruit;Ebert noted Farrell's likability,[26]but Scott felt that Farrell "spends his time in a caffeinated frenzy, trying to maintain his leading-man sang-froid while registering panic, stress and confusion".[27]Phone Boothearned $46.6 million,[28]S.W.A.T.$116.9 million[29]andThe Recruit$52.8 million[30]at the box office.
Farrell's supporting roles include an ambitiousJustice Departmentagent oppositeTom Cruiseas a "potential criminal" inMinority Report(2002),[31]andBullseye,the villain inDaredevil(2003).Matt Damonwas originally offered theMinority Reportrole, turning it down to appear inOcean's Eleven.[32]Farrell said "he had no problem" being the producer's fallback after Damon declined.[33]Farrell was signed to the role in December 2001, although he was considered for the lead role of Matt Murdock (Daredevil) untilBen Afflecksigned.[21][34]Farrell was encouraged to keep his Irish accent, since this version of Bullseye is from Ireland.[35]He readFrank Miller's Daredevil comics to understand Bullseye "because the expression on the character's faces in the comic books, and just the way they move sometimes, and the exaggerations of the character I'm playing... he's so over-the-top that you do draw from that. But it's not exactly a character you can domethod actingfor...you know, running around New York killing people with paper clips ".[36]In 2003, he was voted sixth World's "Sexiest Man" byCompanymagazine.[37]
2003–2008: Career progression
editIn late 2003 Farrell starred as a criminal who plots a bank robbery withCillian Murphyin the dark comedyIntermission,which held the record for highest-grossing Irishindependent filmin Irish box-office history for three years.[38]In 2004, he appeared in several other independent films receiving limited theatrical release in most countries, includingA Home at the End of the World(adapted fromMichael Cunningham'snovel of the same name).[21]Roger Ebert praised Farrell, saying that he was "astonishing in the movie, not least because the character is such a departure from everything he has done before".[39][40]Mick LaSalleof theSan Francisco Chroniclediffered, saying that Farrell "is keen on making good...The effort is there, but it's a performance you end up rooting for rather than enjoying, because there's no way to just relax and watch".[41][42]
Farrell played the title role ofAlexander the GreatinOliver Stone's 2004 biographical filmAlexander,which, while receiving some favourable reviews internationally, was poorly received in the United States.[43]Its portrayal of the conqueror asbisexualwas controversial; the film was criticised by some historians for its treatment of the ancient Persians,[44]although others praised it for its accuracy.[45][46]An ancient history scholar at theUniversity of Nebraskawrote:
I would compare [Alexander] toLawrence of Arabia,in terms of sheer scope, pacing, and its unrelenting focus on a single individual... In many ways, this is a movie for Greek and Alexander 'geeks.' The more one knows, the more one will recognise—the historical accuracy of sets is better than I've seen in some documentaries.[45]
The film grossed $167 million worldwide, just exceeding its budget of $155 million.[47]
Farrell's next film was 2005'sAcademy Award-nominatedThe New World,his second historical epic.[48]He played the lead role ofCaptain John Smith,the founder of 17th-century colonialJamestown, Virginiawho falls in love with the Native American princessPocahontas(Q'Orianka Kilcher). DirectorTerrence Malickwent out of his way to keep Farrell and Kilcher apart until they were filmed together.[49]Although it was released in only 811 theatres worldwide and had a relatively low box-office gross,[50][51]the film received a large number of positive reviews.[52][53]In one of four reviews inThe Guardian,[54]John Patterson described it as a "bottomless movie, almost unspeakably beautiful and formally harmonious".[55]The New Worldwas followed byAsk the Dust,a period romance set in Los Angeles based on aJohn Fantenovel[56]and co-starringSalma Hayek.Reviews were mixed;Manohla DargisofThe New York Timesfavourably described Farrell's work,[57]but Peter Bradshaw ofThe Guardianfound "something a little forced in both lead performances".[58]With a limited theatrical release, it was not a financial success.[59]
Farrell was more successful in 2006 with his role oppositeJamie FoxxinMichael Mann's action crime drama,Miami Vice.The film grossed $164 million worldwide[60]on a budget of $135 million,[61]andTimeOut New Yorkranked it among the top 50 movies of the decade.[62](TheDVD,released the same year, also managed to sell over a million copies (equivalent to $7.91 million inpiratedversions) in its first week alone.,[63]and, as of 11 February 2007, had grossed over $36.45 million in rentals.[64]A. O. Scott criticised Farrell's work: "When he's not on screen, you don't miss him, and when he is, you find yourself, before long, looking at someone or something else."[65]Conversely,Peter TraversofRolling Stonewas enthusiastic.[61]Farrell also reportedly took a slight pay cut to make friend and recentOscarwinner Jamie Foxx happy; his salary was initially larger than Foxx's.[66]
Farrell appeared inWoody Allen's dramaCassandra's Dream,which premiered in 2007 and was distributed in the US in early 2008.Mick LaSalleof theSan Francisco Chroniclepraised Farrell: "Allen is notorious for not giving his actors explicit instructions, and yet somehow this worked wonders for Farrell, who has never seemed so naked, so clear, and so unencumbered as he does here."[67]Manohla Dargis concurred in theNew York Times,adding that she thought Farrell was well-matched with co-starEwan McGregor.[68]
Farrell's next film,Martin McDonagh's first full-length feature,In Bruges,opened the 2008Sundance Film Festival.WhileThe New YorkerandTimeOut London's film critics found co-starBrendan Gleeson's performance the stronger of the two,[69][70]Bradshaw ofThe Guardianfound Farrell (as hitman Ray) to be "absolutely superb: moody and funny, lethally sexy, sometimes heartbreakingly sad and vulnerable like a little boy".[71]Farrell won his firstGolden Globe Awardfor his performance in the film.[72]
Shortly thereafter, he appeared inKicking It,a documentary following six homeless men from Kenya, Russia, Afghanistan, Ireland, Spain, and the US as they attempt to qualify for theHomeless World Cup.Farrell appeared on screen and provided the narration,[73]donating his earnings to a homeless shelter in Ireland.[74]The film was released simultaneously in theatres and on television, airing onESPN2in a very short window before its DVD release. Farrell received positive reviews for his involvement in the true story.
Later in 2008, Farrell starred oppositeEdward NortoninPride and Glory,a police drama directed byGavin O'Connor.Roger Ebert disliked the film[75]and A. O. Scott said that Farrell "once again indulges his blustery mixture of menace and charm, overdoing both,"[76]but Gregory Kirschling ofEntertainment Weeklyliked Farrell's work.[77]
2009–2021: Established actor
editOn 11 January 2009, Farrell won theGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyforIn Bruges,in which he co-starred with Brendan Gleeson. In the same year, he also appeared inTerry Gilliam's filmThe Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,starringChristopher PlummerandAndrew Garfield.Farrell was one of three actors (withJohnny DeppandJude Law), who helped to completeHeath Ledger's role when Ledger died before filming ended. They played "Imaginarium" versions of Ledger's character Tony,[78]donating their earnings to Ledger's daughter Matilda.[79]Farrell also starred that year inTriage,directed by Oscar-winning Bosnian screenwriter and directorDanis Tanović,about the life of a war correspondent. He lost 30 pounds for the role.[80]Farrell's work was described as "dedicated" byVariety'sTodd McCarthy,[80]and Julian Sancton ofVanity Fairwrote that the film was "a hell of a lot more insightful than other movies that deal with a similar topic".[81]However,Triagewas not widely distributed due to the marketing challenges posed by its difficult topics (includingPTSD).[80]That year, Farrell played a supporting role (as Tommy Sweet) inCrazy HeartwithJeff Bridges.
Another 2009 release wasOndine,a fantasy-drama directed byNeil Jordanstarring Farrell as a fisherman with a disabled daughter. Shot in the village ofCastletownbereon Ireland's southwest coast, it featured cinematography by longtimeWong Kar-waicollaboratorChristopher Doyle.[82]Mary Pols ofTimecalled the role "tailor-made for Farrell", saying that Farrell gave a "beautifully confident performance".[83]Todd McCarthy ofVarietysingled Farrell out, noting that he worked well as an ensemble actor "graciously allowing [child star Alison Barry] to steal every scene she's in".[82]
The next year, Farrell starred withKeira Knightleyin thecrimeromanceLondon Boulevard.The film, AmericanWilliam Monahan's debut as director after writing screenplays forThe DepartedandBody of Lies,was panned by critics.[84]Peter Bradshawof theGuardianwrote that the film "uses up all its energy, wit and ideas in the first 20 or so minutes, before collapsing into a flurry of boring violence".[85]Leslie Felperin ofVarietydescribed it as "like a fancy, retro-styled pocket watch that someone accidentally broke and tried to reassemble with only a vague idea of clockwork".[86]Felperin thought the stars' work was frail, with Farrell "mostly taciturn and vacuous."[86]
Farrell starred in the 2011 comedyHorrible Bosses,directed bySeth GordonwithJennifer Aniston,Jason Bateman,Charlie Day,Jason Sudeikis,Kevin Spacey,and hisMiami Viceco-starJamie Foxxalso in the cast. The film focuses on a trio of employees who plot to murder their tyrannical bosses.[87]The Guardian's Mark Kermode wrote that although the film would have benefited from a tighter script, Farrell and Foxx had juicy roles which they "riff with panache".[88]Michael Phillips of theLos Angeles Timeswrote that Farrell brought "massive, slobby relish" to his role as Sudeikis'cocaine-fiend boss.[89]
Later that year, Farrell played the main antagonist in theFright Nightremake,[90]joiningAnton Yelchin,David TennantandToni Collettein the story of a charismaticvampirewho moves next door to a high-school student and his single mother. The film was released byDreamWorks,withCraig Gillespie(ofLars and the Real Girl) directing a script byBuffy the Vampire SlayerwriterMarti Noxon.Sukhdev Sandhu ofThe Daily Telegraphwrote that Farrell "proves his comedy credentials once more....utterly seductive as the plushly eyebrowed carpenter-cum-bloodsucker",[91]whileThe New York Times'A.O. Scott thought that Farrell played his role with "a wink and a snarl and a feline purr".[92]Logan Hill ofNew Yorkmagazine,on the other hand, was confused by Farrell's performance: "Sure, [it] may not make much sense, but neither do centuries-old vampires living in Nevadan subdivisions. So he goes for it."[93]
Farrell starred withKate BeckinsaleinColumbia Pictures'Total Recall,a 2012 remake of the1990 film,playing the role originally played byArnold Schwarzenegger.It was filmed from May to September 2011 in Toronto and directed byLen Wiseman.[94]Co-starJessica Bielappreciated Farrell's skills, calling him "surprising and exciting. He just has the ability to be trying different things all the time."[95]Roger Ebert andThe New York Timessaid that although they believed Farrell the better actor, Schwarzenegger in the original was "more of a movie presence and better suited for the role".[96][97]
Farrell's second film withMartin McDonagh,Seven Psychopaths,premiered at theToronto International Film Festivaland was released in October 2012. He starred as creatively blocked writer Marty in ablack comedywithSam Rockwell,Woody Harrelson,andChristopher Walken.The film broke even at the box office,[98]with generally good reviews, including David Rooney ofThe Hollywood Reporterwriting that Farrell "serves as an excellent foil for Rockwell" and he "is in subdued mode... his performance largely defined by the endless expressivity of his eyebrows."[99]That month, Farrell appeared on the cover of the magazineDetails.[100]
In March 2013, Farrell starred inDead Man Down,a thriller directed byNiels Arden Oplev,appearing alongsideTerrence Howardfor the first time sinceHart's War10 years earlier.Noomi Rapace,star of Oplev'sThe Girl with a Dragon Tattoo,starred as a facially scarred woman who blackmails Farrell's character into killing the man who disfigured her in a car crash.[101]Reviews were mixed, withEmpiremagazine calling the film "a pleasingly intricate double (or is it triple?) revenge plot anchored by excellent acting" andThe Hollywood Reportersaying that "[J.H.] Wyman's script and the measured pace don't lend themselves to the necessary escalating tension that would have resulted in a more rewarding climax."[102]The New York Times'Manohla Dargis called the film a failure, but said of Farrell that "his sensitive, hardworking eyebrows help keep it from becoming a full-bore lampoon."[103]Joe Neumaier of theNew York Daily Newsalso disliked the film, writing that it contained "a lot to roll your eyes over" and that Farrell was "as stoic as a statue".[104]
In 2014, Farrell starred in a film adaptation ofMark Helprin'sWinter's Tale.The film was written and directed byAkiva Goldsmanand based on Helprin's1983 novel,and co-starredJessica Brown Findlay,Jennifer Connelly,Russell Crowe,andWill Smith.Farrell won the lead role over younger actorsGarrett Hedlund,Tom HiddlestonandAaron Taylor-Johnson.[105]Although the film generally received negative reviews,[106]writers such asThe Village Voice's Stephanie Zacharek had nothing but praise for Farrell. She described him as "an extraordinary appealing actor" who "has always made a terrific bad boy, but... seems to be settling into some very serious, responsible-adult roles."[106]Mick LaSalleof theSan Francisco Chronicleagreed, writing that Farrell "holds the movie together" and is part of "the most beautiful [love scene] so far of 2014."[107]
His role asP. L. Travers' alcoholic father inSaving Mr. Banksreceived contrasting reviews, with Scott Foundras ofVarietycalling it "excellent"[108]and Leslie Felperin ofThe Hollywood Reporterdeeming it "his best work in some time";[109]conversely, Peter Bradshaw ofThe Guardiandescribed his performance as "bland" and "uninspired",[110]while Robbie Collin ofThe Daily Telegraphfound Farrell miscast in the role.[111]
Farrell starred inLiv Ullmann's adaptation ofAugust Strindberg'sMiss JulieoppositeJessica ChastainandSamantha Morton.[112]His turn as John, the serving man to Chastain's character's father, was described byStephen HoldenofThe New York Timesas the "strongest" of the three performances, though Ullmann's direction was deemed too flat by most reviewers.[113]Farrell starred in the second season of the TV seriesTrue Detectiveas Ray Velcoro, alongsideVince Vaughn,Taylor Kitsch,andRachel McAdams.[114][115]The first two episodes were directed byJustin Lin.[116]He worked with a dialect coach to adopt a nonstandard Californian accent for his character, which he found challenging.[117]
Farrell starred inThe Lobster,a romantic science fiction thriller which was released in 2015 and directed by Greek directorYorgos Lanthimosin his English-language debut. Its script was awarded the ARTE International Prize for Best CineMart 2013 Project at the 42ndRotterdam International Film Festival.[118]Set in adystopiannear-future in which finding a partner is a matter of life and death, the film tells an unconventional love story. The film also starsRachel Weisz,Ben Whishaw,Olivia Colman,Léa Seydoux,andJohn C. Reilly.[119]
In 2016, Farrell starred in theHarry Potterspin-off filmFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them;a traced version of a licensed promotional photo of Farrell from the film was subsequently used for the character Nefarian Serpine on the tenth anniversary cover of 2007'sSkulduggery Pleasant,the first book in theseries of the same name.[120][121]In 2017, he had leading roles in the filmsThe Beguiled,The Killing of a Sacred Deer,andRoman J. Israel, Esq.In 2018, he co-starred inSteve McQueen's thrillerWidows,and then starred inTim Burton's 2019 live-action fantasyDumbo.
2022–present
editIn 2022, Farrell co-starred in the filmThirteen Lives,which chronicles the 2018Tham Luang cave rescueof a Thai boys' soccer team that was trapped 2.5 miles inside the cave for eighteen days as a result of a flash-flood. The British cave diversRick StantonandJohn Volanthenparticipated in the rescue operation and retrieved the boys. During this production, Farrell and the other cast members did their own stunts and diving. In an interview about the film, Farrell admitted to suffering significant anxiety from the underwater work.[122]He portrayedOswald "Oz" Cobb / Penguin[123]inMatt Reeves' 2022 filmThe Batmanand continued to portray the character in a spin-offsolo seriesonHBO.[124]
In the same year, Farrell reunited with Martin McDonagh and Brendan Gleeson forThe Banshees of Inisherin,which earned Farrell aVolpi Cup for Best Actorfrom the79th Venice Film Festivaland aGolden Globe,as well as a nomination for theAcademy Award for Best Actor.[125]
In February 2024, it was reported that Farrell would star alongsideMargot RobbieinKogonada's filmA Big Bold Beautiful Journey.[126]Filming began in April that year.
Charity work
editIn 2007, Farrell joined other celebrities as a spokesperson for theSpecial Olympics World GamesinShanghai.[127]He also lent his support to the anti-bullying campaign Stand Up! organised by the IrishLGBTyouth organisationBeLonG Toin March 2012.[128]Farrell, whose brother, Eamonn, isgay,[129]had appeared onThe Ellen DeGeneres Showtwo years earlier to increase awareness of the subject.[130]
In 2015, Colin Farrell became an official Ambassador of theHomeless World Cup,which uses street football to inspire homeless people to change their lives.[131]On August 7, 2024 he announced that he will be starting the Colin Farrell Foundation in dedication to his son James, who hasAngelman syndrome.The organization provides support to adults withintellectual disabilitiesand their families. "This is the first time I’ve spoken about it," he said, "and obviously the only reason I’m speaking is I can’t ask James if he wants to do this."[132][133]
Personal life
editFarrell owns homes inDublinandLos Angeles.[134]In 2013, he revealed that he suffers frominsomniaand has suffered from occasional bouts ofdepressionanddark thoughts.[135][136]
Relationships and children
editFarrell met English actress and singerAmelia Warnerat the premiere ofQuillsin 2000. They dated from July to November 2001.[21]There was unproven speculation that they married. Farrell said of the relationship that they were "too fast, too young".[15]He has had relationships with American modelNicole Narain,[137]and actressesAngelina Jolie,Elizabeth Taylor,[135][138]Maeve Quinlan,andDemi Moore.[21][139]
He has a son, James Padraig Farrell, born on 12 September 2003, with American model Kim Bordenave.[140]In October 2007, he said that his son hasAngelman syndrome,a rare genetic disorder characterised by intellectual and developmental delay, lack of speech, and an excitable demeanour.[141]
From 2007 to 2008, Farrell dated Irish medical student Muireann McDonnell.[15][142][143]Farrell and British-American writerEmma Forrestdated for over a year, an experience she discussed in depth in her memoirYour Voice in My Head(which mostly focused on her relationship with her therapist, who died unexpectedly).[144]According to Forrest, she and Farrell planned to have a child together before he ended the relationship.
On October 7, 2009, Farrell's second son, Henry Tadeusz Farrell, was born to Polish actressAlicja Bachleda-Curuś(hisOndineco-star).[145][146]Farrell and Bachleda-Curuś split in 2010.[147]
Drug addiction and sobriety
editFarrell said in an interview that "[He had] been drunk or high since [he] was 14."[148]In December 2005, he checked into a rehabilitation centre for addictions torecreational drugsandpainkillers.[149]He commented on the topic during an interview onLate Show with David Lettermanafter leaving rehab,[149]and continued later to talk about it.[95][150]He said, "There was an energy that was created, a character that was created, that no doubt benefited me... then there was a stage where it all began to crumble around me."[150]
Farrell has been sober since leaving the rehab centre in 2006, and has credited his sobriety to his elder son James.[151]In 2018, he voluntarily checked himself into rehab, as a "preemptive measure", in order to maintain his sobriety.[152]
Sex tape
editIn January 2006, Farrell filed a lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend, American modelNicole Narain,and the Internet Commerce Group (ICG) for the unauthorised public distribution of a 13-minutesex tapethey had made in 2003.[153]He was offered $5 million for its rights.[154]While ICG tried to release it, Narain said that she would work with Farrell to ensure that the tape remained private. Farrell said she tried to release it to damage his acting career and "make money out of it", which Narain denied.[155][156]On 16 April 2006, they reached a confidential settlement; Farrell's lawsuit against ICG continued with a trial date of 21 July 2006, and was eventually settled amicably.[157]
Acting credits and awards
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