- Frequently co-directed with his brother Peter Farrelly, but a few years following the fatal overdose of his son Jesse Farrelly, he decided to go solo.
- Brother of Peter Farrelly and Cynthia Farrelly Gesner.
- Played goalie for the RPI hockey team.
- He is of three quarters Irish and one quarter Polish descent.
- Graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
- Frequently cast Herbie Flynn, Richard Jenkins, Jim Carrey, friends and family, and residents from Rhode Island.
- Father of Jesse Farrelly and Abe Farrelly.
- Brother-in-law of actor Zen Gesner and Melinda Farrelly.
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