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Colin Farrell(II)

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  • Composer
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The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
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Oh! What a Lovely War (1969)
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Colin Farrell was born on 6 December 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.
BornDecember 6, 1938
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    Known for

    A Bridge Too Far (1977)
    A Bridge Too Far
    7.4
    • Cpl. Hancock
    • 1977
    Signs and Wonders (1995)
    Signs and Wonders
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Samuel Gamston
    Gandhi (1982)
    Gandhi
    8.0
    • Clerk
    • 1982
    The Land That Time Forgot (1974)
    The Land That Time Forgot
    5.7
    • Whiteley
    • 1974

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Mrs Sidhu Investigates (2023)
      Mrs Sidhu Investigates
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Stan Melville (as Col Farrell)
      • 2023
    • EastEnders (1985)
      EastEnders
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Clive Boyle
      • Jim
      • Jerry
      • 1997–2022
    • Avoidance (2022)
      Avoidance
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Gerald (as Col Farrell)
      • 2022
    • Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, and Anti in After Life (2019)
      After Life
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Bill (as Col Farrell)
      • 2022
    • Christopher Eccleston, Peter Capaldi, David Tennant, Matt Smith, and Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)
      Doctor Who
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Benni (as Col Farrell)
      • 2020
    • Lyndsey Marshal in Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar (2019)
      Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • Hutchins (as Col Farrell)
      • 2019
    • Ashley Walters in Top Boy (2011)
      Top Boy
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Dr. Cicero (as Col Farrell)
      • 2019
    • Maxine Peake in Keeping Rosy (2014)
      Keeping Rosy
      6.5
      • Agnes' Husband (as Col Farrell)
      • 2014
    • Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, and Dennis Waterman in New Tricks (2003)
      New Tricks
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Wally Brooks (as Col Farrell)
      • 2011
    • Stephen Fry in Kingdom (2007)
      Kingdom
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Mr. Waller (as Col Farrell)
      • 2007
    • Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, and Brian Wilde in Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
      Last of the Summer Wine
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Cousin Aubrey (as Col Farrell)
      • 2006
    • Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
      Heartbeat
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Rev Truscott
      • Quinn
      • Vicar
      • 1999–2006
    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Harry Trevor
      • Baptista
      • 2003
    • Close Your Eyes (2002)
      Close Your Eyes
      6.1
      • Theatre Security Man
      • 2002
    • David Jason in A Touch of Frost (1992)
      A Touch of Frost
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Lawrence Dale Brewer
      • 2001

    Composer

    • The Wednesday Play (1964)
      The Wednesday Play
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1967
    • Zigger Zagger
      TV Movie
      • original music: for the National Youth Theatre
      • 1967
    • Alan Dobie in Chips with Everything (1963)
      Chips with Everything
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1963

    Videos5

    In Loving Memory: The Complete Series
    Clip 1:27
    In Loving Memory: The Complete Series
    In Loving Memory: The Complete First Series
    Clip 1:39
    In Loving Memory: The Complete First Series
    In Loving Memory: The Complete First Series
    Clip 1:39
    In Loving Memory: The Complete First Series
    In Loving Memory: The Complete Forth Series
    Clip 1:27
    In Loving Memory: The Complete Forth Series
    In Loving Memory: The Complete Second Series
    Clip 3:09
    In Loving Memory: The Complete Second Series
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:21
    Official Trailer

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Col Farrell
    • Born
      • December 6, 1938
      • London, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Ann Penfold1963 - present
    • Other works
      He acted in William Shakespeare's plays, "Henry IV, Part I", "Henry IV, Part II" and "Henry V", at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England in an English Shakespeare Company production with Michael Pennington, John Woodvine, Martin Clunes, Gareth Thomas, John Price, June Watson, Jenny Quayle and Michael Cronin in the cast. Michael Bogdanov was the director.

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    • Trivia
      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 10 years before the other Colin Farrell was even born.

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