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- Colin Farrell was born on December 6, 1938 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for A Bridge Too Far (1977), Signs and Wonders (1995) and Gandhi (1982). He has been married to Ann Penfold since 1963.
- SpouseAnn Penfold(1963 - present)
- In the 21st century, he has often been billed as "Col Farrell" rather than "Colin", to avoid confusion with the Irish-born Hollywood leading man of that name - even though he had been a successful actor for ten years before the other Colin Farrell was even born.
- He appeared in three films directed by Richard Attenborough: Oh! What a Lovely War (1969), A Bridge Too Far (1977) and Gandhi (1982).
- Son Tom born 1965, became a stage manager, daughter Maddie born 1967, a drama student who died after a car accident.
- Became known after playing Thora Hird's son, Ernie Hadfield in the tv series 'In Loving Memory'.
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