Film
Colin Farrell's third act: the Oscar-tipped actor profiled
The Irish actor’s start in Hollywood was glamorous and stratospheric – then a string of flops slowed his ascent. Now his latest role has him tipped to win an Oscar
In brief
Name and role: Colin Farrell, actor
Age: 46
Appearance: rugged good looks, brown eyes, thick eyebrows, five o’clock shadow
Newsworthiness: he has been tipped for an Oscar for his latest role
In depth
In 2009, a spiky-haired Colin Farrell stood on stage holding the only major award of his career: a Golden Globe for his performance in Martin McDonagh’s In Bruges.
“This is at least half yours,” he said to his co-star Brendan ...
