History of Colin Farrell in Timeline
Colin Farrell is a prominent Irish actor known for his leading roles in both blockbuster and independent films since the early 2000s. He has earned critical acclaim, including three Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award nomination. Recognized for his significant contributions to film, The Irish Times ranked him as Ireland's fifth-greatest film actor in 2020. His influence extends beyond acting, as Time magazine acknowledged him as one of the 100 most influential people globally in 2023.
1 day ago : Colin Farrell Discusses Son's Angelman Syndrome and Care, Highlights Importance of Gratitude.
Colin Farrell explained his reasoning for considering care facility for his son with Angelman Syndrome. Farrell emphasized taking nothing for granted while discussing his son James' neurogenetic disorder and life.
1982: Inspired by E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In 1982, Colin Farrell was moved to tears by Henry Thomas' performance in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which inspired him to pursue acting.
1983: Publication of Winter's Tale Novel
In 1983, Mark Helprin's novel "Winter's Tale" was published, which Colin Farrell starred in the 2014 film adaptation of.
1990: Original Total Recall Film
In 1990, the original movie "Total Recall" was released. Colin Farrell later starred in the 2012 remake.
1998: Roles in Ballykissangel and Falling for a Dancer
In 1998, Colin Farrell had roles in television shows, including Ballykissangel and Falling for a Dancer.
1998: Ballykissangel
In 1998, Colin Farrell started his acting career in the BBC drama series Ballykissangel.
1999: Feature Film Debut in The War Zone
In 1999, Colin Farrell made his feature film debut in English actor Tim Roth's directorial debut, The War Zone.
2000: Lead Role in Tigerland
In 2000, Colin Farrell landed his first lead film role in the war drama Tigerland.
2000: Meeting Amelia Warner
In 2000, Colin Farrell met English actress and singer Amelia Warner at the premiere of Quills.
November 2001: End of Relationship with Amelia Warner
In November 2001, Colin Farrell's relationship with English actress and singer Amelia Warner ended.
December 2001: Signed for Minority Report
In December 2001, Colin Farrell was signed to the supporting role in Minority Report after Matt Damon turned down the role.
2001: Role in American Outlaws
In 2001, Colin Farrell appeared in the film American Outlaws, which was not commercially successful.
2002: Breakthrough in Minority Report
In 2002, Colin Farrell had his breakthrough role in Steven Spielberg's science fiction film Minority Report.
2002: Minority Report Release
In 2002, Colin Farrell played a Justice Department agent in Minority Report.
2002: Roles in Hart's War, Phone Booth, and The Recruit
In 2002, Colin Farrell starred in Hart's War, Phone Booth, and The Recruit. Phone Booth and The Recruit were his first starring roles.
September 2003: Birth of Son James
In September 2003, Colin Farrell's son, James Padraig Farrell, was born to American model Kim Bordenave.
2003: Creation of Sex Tape
In 2003, Colin Farrell and Nicole Narain made a 13-minute sex tape that later became the subject of a lawsuit in 2006.
2003: Role in Daredevil and Voted Sexiest Man
In 2003, Colin Farrell played Bullseye in Daredevil and was voted sixth World's "Sexiest Man" by Company magazine.
2003: Role as Bullseye in Daredevil
In 2003, Colin Farrell played the role of Bullseye in the film Daredevil.
2003: Role in S.W.A.T.
In 2003, Colin Farrell starred in S.W.A.T., which was successful at the box office.
2003: Starring in Intermission
In late 2003, Colin Farrell starred as a criminal who plots a bank robbery with Cillian Murphy in the dark comedy Intermission, which held the record for highest-grossing Irish independent film in Irish box-office history for three years.
2004: Appearance in A Home at the End of the World
In 2004, Colin Farrell appeared in the independent film A Home at the End of the World, adapted from Michael Cunningham's novel.
2004: Played Alexander the Great in Alexander
In 2004, Colin Farrell played the title role of Alexander the Great in Oliver Stone's biographical film Alexander, which was controversial.
2004: Role as Alexander the Great
In 2004, Colin Farrell starred as Alexander the Great in the film Alexander.
December 2005: Checking into Rehabilitation Centre
In December 2005, Colin Farrell checked into a rehabilitation centre for addictions to recreational drugs and painkillers.
2005: Starred in The New World
In 2005, Colin Farrell starred as Captain John Smith in The New World, his second historical epic.
January 2006: Lawsuit Filed Against Ex-Girlfriend
In January 2006, Colin Farrell filed a lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend, American model Nicole Narain, and the Internet Commerce Group (ICG) for the unauthorised public distribution of a sex tape they had made in 2003.
April 2006: Confidential Settlement Reached with Nicole Narain
On 16 April 2006, Colin Farrell and Nicole Narain reached a confidential settlement regarding the sex tape lawsuit.
July 2006: Trial Date for Lawsuit Against ICG
In July 2006, the trial date for Colin Farrell's lawsuit against ICG was set for 21 July 2006, and was eventually settled amicably.
2006: Sobriety
Since leaving the rehab centre in 2006, Colin Farrell has been sober, and has credited his sobriety to his elder son James.
February 2007: Miami Vice DVD Release
In February 2007, the DVD of Miami Vice, starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx, was released and sold over a million copies in its first week.
October 2007: Announcement of Son's Angelman Syndrome
In October 2007, Colin Farrell announced that his son James has Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
2007: Dating Muireann McDonnell
From 2007 to 2008, Colin Farrell dated Irish medical student Muireann McDonnell.
2007: Appearance in Cassandra's Dream
In 2007, Colin Farrell appeared in Woody Allen's drama Cassandra's Dream.
2007: Spokesperson for the Special Olympics
In 2007, Colin Farrell joined other celebrities as a spokesperson for the Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai.
2007: Publication of Skulduggery Pleasant
In 2007, the first book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series was published, and a traced photo of Colin Farrell from "Fantastic Beasts" was used on the tenth anniversary cover.
2008: End of Relationship with Muireann McDonnell
From 2007 to 2008, Colin Farrell dated Irish medical student Muireann McDonnell.
2008: Golden Globe Win for In Bruges
In 2008, Colin Farrell won a Golden Globe Award for playing a novice hitman in In Bruges.
2008: In Bruges Premiere and Golden Globe win
In 2008, In Bruges, starring Colin Farrell, opened the Sundance Film Festival. Farrell won his first Golden Globe Award for his performance in the film.
2008: US Distribution of Cassandra's Dream
In early 2008, Cassandra's Dream, starring Colin Farrell, was distributed in the US.
2008: Starring in Pride and Glory
Later in 2008, Colin Farrell starred opposite Edward Norton in Pride and Glory, a police drama directed by Gavin O'Connor.
January 2009: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor
In January 2009, Colin Farrell won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role in "In Bruges".
October 2009: Birth of Second Son
On 7 October 2009, Colin Farrell's second son, Henry Tadeusz Farrell, was born to Polish actress Alicja Bachleda-Curuś.
2010: Split with Alicja Bachleda-Curuś
In 2010, Colin Farrell and Alicja Bachleda-Curuś split.
September 2011: Filming of Total Recall
From May to September 2011, Colin Farrell filmed "Total Recall", a remake of the 1990 film, in Toronto.
2011: Role in Horrible Bosses
In 2011, Colin Farrell played a role in the comedy Horrible Bosses.
March 2012: Support for Anti-Bullying Campaign
In March 2012, Colin Farrell lent his support to the anti-bullying campaign Stand Up!, organised by the Irish LGBT youth organisation BeLonG To.
October 2012: Seven Psychopaths Premiere and Details Cover
In October 2012, Colin Farrell's second film with Martin McDonagh, "Seven Psychopaths", premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. That month, Farrell appeared on the cover of the magazine Details.
2012: Roles in Total Recall and Seven Psychopaths
In 2012, Colin Farrell played roles in the science fiction film Total Recall and the dark comedy Seven Psychopaths.
2012: Total Recall Remake
In 2012, Colin Farrell starred in the remake of "Total Recall".
March 2013: Release of Dead Man Down
In March 2013, Colin Farrell starred in "Dead Man Down", a thriller directed by Niels Arden Oplev, alongside Noomi Rapace and Terrence Howard.
2013: Role in Saving Mr. Banks
In 2013, Colin Farrell played a role in the drama Saving Mr. Banks.
2013: Suffering from Insomnia and Depression
In 2013, Colin Farrell revealed that he suffers from insomnia and has suffered from occasional bouts of depression and dark thoughts.
2013: The Lobster wins ARTE International Prize
In 2013, the script of "The Lobster" was awarded the ARTE International Prize for Best CineMart 2013 Project at the 42nd Rotterdam International Film Festival.
2014: Starring in Winter's Tale Film Adaptation
In 2014, Colin Farrell starred in the film adaptation of Mark Helprin's "Winter's Tale", directed by Akiva Goldsman.
2015: Ambassador of the Homeless World Cup
In 2015, Colin Farrell became an official Ambassador of the Homeless World Cup, which uses street football to inspire homeless people to change their lives.
2015: Release of The Lobster
In 2015, Colin Farrell starred in "The Lobster", a romantic science fiction thriller directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
2015: Roles in The Lobster and True Detective
In 2015, Colin Farrell starred in the dark comedy The Lobster and the second season of HBO's thriller series True Detective.
2016: Role in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
In 2016, Colin Farrell played a role in the fantasy film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
2017: Leading Roles in Several Films
In 2017, Colin Farrell had leading roles in the films "The Beguiled", "The Killing of a Sacred Deer", and "Roman J. Israel, Esq.".
2017: Roles in The Killing of a Sacred Deer and The Beguiled
In 2017, Colin Farrell played roles in the thrillers The Killing of a Sacred Deer and The Beguiled.
2018: Co-starring in Widows
In 2018, Colin Farrell co-starred in Steve McQueen's thriller "Widows".
2018: Voluntary Rehab
In 2018, Colin Farrell voluntarily checked himself into rehab as a "preemptive measure" to maintain his sobriety.
2018: Tham Luang Cave Rescue
In 2018, the Tham Luang cave rescue of a Thai boys' soccer team occurred, which Colin Farrell later portrayed in the 2022 film Thirteen Lives.
2019: Role in Dumbo
In 2019, Colin Farrell played a role in the fantasy film Dumbo.
2020: Named one of Ireland's Greatest Film Actors
In 2020, Colin Farrell was named Ireland's fifth-greatest film actor by The Irish Times.
2022: Release of Thirteen Lives and The Batman
In 2022, Colin Farrell co-starred in "Thirteen Lives", a film about the Tham Luang cave rescue, and portrayed The Penguin in "The Batman".
2022: Roles in The Batman, After Yang, Thirteen Lives, and The Banshees of Inisherin
In 2022, Colin Farrell played Oz Cobb / Penguin in The Batman and had roles in After Yang, Thirteen Lives, and The Banshees of Inisherin. He won the Volpi Cup and a Golden Globe for The Banshees of Inisherin and received an Academy Award nomination.
2022: The Banshees of Inisherin
In 2022, Colin Farrell reunited with Martin McDonagh and Brendan Gleeson for "The Banshees of Inisherin", which earned Farrell a Volpi Cup for Best Actor and a Golden Globe, as well as an Academy Award nomination.
2023: Named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People
In 2023, Colin Farrell was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
February 2024: Reported Role in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
In February 2024, it was reported that Colin Farrell would star alongside Margot Robbie in Kogonada's film "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey".
August 7, 2024: Announcement of Colin Farrell Foundation
On August 7, 2024, Colin Farrell announced that he will be starting the Colin Farrell Foundation in dedication to his son James, who has Angelman syndrome. The organization provides support to adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.
2024: Golden Globe Win for The Penguin
In 2024, Colin Farrell won a Golden Globe award for his role in the HBO series The Penguin.
2024: The Penguin on HBO
In 2024, Colin Farrell's performance as Oswald 'Oz' Cobb / Penguin in the spin-off solo series "The Penguin" on HBO earned critical praise and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film.
March 2025: In Talks for Sgt. Rock Film
In March 2025, it was announced that Colin Farrell was in talks to star in a film based on Sgt. Rock for Warner Bros. and DC Studios as part of their DC Universe franchise.
2027: Reprising Role in The Batman Part II
In 2027, Colin Farrell will reprise the role of The Penguin in "The Batman Part II".
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