Colin Farrell

• Birthplace: Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland
• Birthday: May 31, 1976

One of Ireland’s most prominent exports, actor Colin Farrell made his arrival on American shores with a strong turn in Joel Schumacher’s antiwar drama, “Tigerland” (2000). A notorious troublemaker who liked to drink, smoke and start fights, Farrell quickly made his name in the states as much for his late-night carousing, as for his acting. Within two short years of being on Hollywood’s radar, he was starring in big budget features like “The Recruit” (2003), “Alexander” (2004) and “Miami Vice” (2006), though most of his fil…more