How old is Colin Farrell?

Colin Farrell is 49 years old (born May 31, 1976).

Is Colin Farrell still alive?

Yes, Colin Farrell is still alive as of 2026, aged 49.

What is Colin Farrell's real name?

Colin Farrell's full birth name is C. Farrell.

Where is Colin Farrell from?

Colin Farrell is from Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland, Ireland.

What generation is Colin Farrell?

Colin Farrell is a Generation X, born in 1976.

Colin Farrell

🎭 actor

Still alive

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Age today

years old

Originally from Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland, Colin Farrell rose to become one of the most recognized Actors from Irish.

Colin James Farrell (born 31 May 1976) is an Irish actor. A leading man in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s, he has received various accolades, including three Golden Globe Awards and a nomination for an Academy Award. The Irish Times named him Ireland's fifth-greatest film actor in 2020, and Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. Farrell began acting in the BBC drama series Ballykissangel (1998) and made his film debut in the drama The War Zone (1999).

"Colin Farrell's career reached a new pinnacle with his critically acclaimed performance in "The Banshees of Inisherin" (2022)." — About Colin Farrell

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Born

Years in career31 years active

May 31st, 1976

Birthplace

Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

Ireland

Generation

Generation X

Career

31 years

Region

Europe

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How Colin Farrell compares to other Actors

🎂Colin Farrell is 4 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Colin Farrell	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	49	53	-4 yrs
Career length	31 yrs	~35 yrs	-4 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Colin Farrell

Did you know?

Did you know that Colin Farrell once auditioned for the popular Irish boy band Boyzone but was rejected?

5 Lesser-known facts

His father, Eamon Farrell, was a professional footballer for Shamrock Rovers in the 1960s.
Before acting, he briefly tried out for the Irish boy band Boyzone but was not selected.
He attended the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin but dropped out after securing a role in Ballykissangel.
Colin has a tattoo of a Celtic cross on his right forearm, among other tattoos.
He once worked as a line dancing instructor in a Dublin club before his acting career took off.

Career highlight

Colin Farrell's career reached a new pinnacle with his critically acclaimed performance in "The Banshees of Inisherin" (2022). This role earned him his third Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and his first Academy Award nomination, solidifying his status as a formidable dramatic actor.

Legacy

Farrell's legacy is defined by his remarkable versatility, seamlessly transitioning between intense dramatic roles and charismatic action leads, while maintaining his distinct Irish charm. He remains a beloved figure who consistently elevates both mainstream and independent cinema.