Colin Farrell Trivias

Has forced the shutdown of a website after it offered viewers a peek at his home-made sex video in violation of a court order banning its release. (January 12, 2006)

Is currently being treated for exhaustion and dependency on prescription medication. (December 13, 2005)

Farrell and Paris Hilton sold themselves at an auction to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina, raising $220,000. (September 8, 2005)

Wins a temporary restraining order against an ex-girlfriend touting a sex tape he claims was not made for public viewing. (July 21, 2005)

Marked his 29th birthday with a lavish party in Miami, joined with MIAMI VICE co-star Jamie Foxx who was celebrating his Oscar win for his portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray. (June 14, 2005)

The woman who accused Farrell of stalking her is convinced the Irish lothario persuaded TV bosses to belittle her claim in a new show about her allegations in which she fails a lie detector test. (April 9, 2005)

Had to re-shoot love scenes with a young actress for new movie THE NEW WORLD, because Hollywood lawyers feared the footage infringes American child pornography laws. (January 28, 2005)

Pretended to be Brad Pitt during the filming of his latest movie ALEXANDER, so he could get VIP treatment at a Thai airport. When an airport official asked: Who is this Colin Farrell? Why is he important?, Farrell replied: It's only my off-stage name. I'm really Brad Pitt.

Used to teach country dancing in his native Ireland when he was a teenager.

Agreed to pay $100 to charity every time he launched an expletive on Ellen Degeneres' American daytime TV show. (2004)

Fears he will never find love because his obsessive behavior and yearning for new experiences have destroyed his previous romances. (November 24, 2004)

Was mistaken for a murderer in Australia in 1994.

Got a black eye from Rosario Dawson when a bedroom fight went too far. (2004)

Said he is not interested in playing James Bond though former Bond Pierce Brosnan announced he would like Farrell to follow in his footsteps and portray the suave spy. (2004)

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan favors him to take over his role as 007. (2004)