• Irish actor Colin Farrell began his career in the late 1990s. His first movie role was in the 1997 film Drinking Crude as the character Click. He has since appeared in well known films including Tigerland, Phonebooth and S.W.A.T.

  Several media sources reported on February 17, 2009, that Farrell and his novelist girlfriend Emma Forrest have split. The couple dated for a year.PopEater: Farrell Splits From Girlfriend of 1 Year (February 17, 2009)

• 1. Full name: Colin James Farrell
  2. Birthplace: Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland
  3. Born: May 31, 1976
  4. Height: 5'10"
  5. Attended: Castleknock College and Gormanston College
  6. Suffered from chronic insomnia since he was 12
  7. Weighed 1 lb. 6 oz. at birth
  8. Has appeared in Phone Booth, The Recruit and Miami Vice
  9. Sued twice for alleged harassment
  10. Was married to Amelia Warner
  11. Son: James
  12. Dated novelist Emma Forrest*Digital Spy: Colin Farrell 'switching to Judaism' (September 27, 2008)
  13. Rumors suggest he will convert to Judaism*Digital Spy: Colin Farrell 'switching to Judaism' (September 27, 2008)
  14. Set to star in the new Neil Jordan film OndinePaste Magazine: Sigur Rós keyboardist to write score for Neil Jordan film (March 2, 2009)

• Quotes

  "Colin is a changed man. Emma has been a steadying influence and they have hit it off big time. They have spent months trying to keep the relationship under wraps because they are falling madly in love."—Farrell's friendDaily Mail: Colin Farrell splits from writer girlfriend (February 16, 2009)

  In reference to Emma Forrest: "He would not introduce her to his family. She was also upset that he didn’t thank her at the Golden Globe Awards."—InTouch insiderDaily Mail: Colin Farrell splits from writer girlfriend (February 16, 2009)

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