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 Colin Farrell is one of Ireland's biggest stars in Hollywood and abroad. His film presence has been filled with memorable roles that range from an inwardly tortured hit man, to an adventurous explorer, a determined-but-failing writer, and the greatest military leader in history.Farrell was born on May 31, 1976 in Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland to Rita (Monaghan) and Eamon Farrell. His father and uncle were both professional athletes, and briefly it looked like Farrell would follow in their footsteps. Farrell auditioned for a part in the Irish boy band Boyzone, unsuccessfully. After dropping out of the Gaiety School of Acting, Farrell was cast in Ballykissangel (1996), a BBC television drama. "Ballykissangel" was not his first onscreen role. Farrell had previously been in The War Zone (1999), directed by Tim Roth and had appeared in the independent film Drinking Crude (1997). Farrell was soon to move on to bigger things.Exchanging his thick Dublin accent for a light Texas drawl, Farrell acted in the gritty Tigerland (2000), directed by Joel Schumacher. Starring Farrell among a number of other budding young actors, the film portrays a group of new recruits being trained for the war in Vietnam. Farrell played the arrogant soldier Boz, drafted into the army and completely spiteful of authority. The film was praised by critics but made little money at the box office. It was Farrell's first big role on film, and certainly not his last. Farrell followed up with American Outlaws (2001), where he played the notorious outlaw Jesse James with Scott Caan, son of legendary actor James Caan, in the role of Cole Younger. The film was a box-office flop and a critical failure. Immediately, Farrell returned to the war drama film that had made him famous. Co-starring in the war film Hart's War (2002) opposite Bruce Willis, Farrell played the young officer captured by the enemy. The film was another failure. Farrell struck gold when he was cast in the Steven Spielberg film Minority Report (2002) that same year. Set in a futuristic time period, Farrell played the character Danny Witwer, a young member of the Justice Department who is sent after Tom Cruise's character. The film was a smash hit, and praised by critics.Farrell continued this success when he reunited with Joel Schumacher on the successful thriller Phone Booth (2002). Farrell played the role of the victim who is harassed by an unseen killer (Kiefer Sutherland) and is made to reveal his sins to the public. 2003 was a big year for Farrell. He starred in the crime thriller The Recruit (2003) as a young CIA man mentored by an older CIA veteran (Al Pacino). Pacino later stated that Farrell was the best actor of his generation. Farrell certainly continued to be busy that year with Daredevil (2003), which actually allowed him to keep his thick Irish accent. The film was another success for Farrell, as was the crime film S.W.A.T. (2003) where Farrell starred opposite Samuel L. Jackson and LL Cool J. Farrell also acted in the Irish black comedy film Intermission (2003) and appeared another Irish film Veronica Guerin (2003) which reunited him with Joel Schumacher once again. The following year, Farrell acted in what is his most infamous film role yet: the title role in the mighty Oliver Stone film epic Alexander (2004), which is a character study of Alexander the Great as he travels across new worlds and conquers all the known world before him. Farrell donned a blond wig and retained his Irish accent, and gave a fine performance as Alexander. However, both he and the film were criticized. Despite being one of the highest grossing films internationally and doing a good job at the DVD sales, Farrell did not come out of the experience without a few hurts. Farrell attempted to rebound with his historical film The New World (2005). Reuniting with "Alexander" star Christopher Plummer, and also acting with Christian Bale, Farrell played the brave explorer John Smith, who would make first contacts with the Native peoples. The film did not do well at the box office, though critics praised the film's stunning appearance and cinematography.Farrell returned to act in Michael Mann's film Miami Vice (2006) alongside Jamie Foxx. The film was a film adaptation of the famous television series, and did reasonably well at the box office. Farrell also acted in Ask the Dust (2006) with Salma Hayek and Donald Sutherland, though the film did not receive much distribution. The next year, Farrell acted alongside Ewan McGregor in the Woody Allen film Cassandra's Dream (2007) which received mixed reviews from critics. Farrell followed up with the hilarious black comedy In Bruges (2008). Written and directed by Irish theatre director Martin McDonagh, the film stars Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two Irish hit men whose latest assignment went wrong, leaving them to hide out in Bruges, Belgium. The film has been one of Farrell's most praised work, and he was nominated for a Golden Globe. As well as In Bruges (2008), Farrell acted alongside Edward Norton in the crime film Pride and Glory (2008) which was not as successful as the former film. As well as working with charity, and speaking at the Special Olympics World Games in 2007, he has donated his salary for Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) to Heath Ledger's little daughter (who was left nothing in a will that had not been updated in time). Ledger had originally been cast in the film and was replaced by Farrell, Johnny Depp and Jude Law. The film was a critical and financial success, and Farrell also played a small role in Crazy Heart (2009) which had the Dubliner playing a country singer. Farrell even sang a few songs for the film's soundtrack. As well as those small roles, Farrell took the lead role in the war film Triage (2009). Farrell incredibly lost forty-four pounds to play the role of a war photographer who must come to terms with what he has experienced in Kurdistan. While the film was finely made, with excellent performances from all involved, the film has received almost no distribution.Farrell's other leading role that year was in Neil Jordan's Irish film Ondine (2009). In recent years, he co-starred in the comedy horror film Fright Night (2011), the science fiction action film Total Recall (2012), both remakes, and McDonagh's second feature, and the black comedy crime film Seven Psychopaths (2012). Since the mid-2000s, Farrell has cleaned up his act, and far from being a Hollywood hell raiser and party animal, he has shown himself to be a respectable and very talented actor.He also starred in The Lobster (2015) and The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), both directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. For The Lobster he was nominated for a Golden Globe.
Bio:
Colin Farrell is one of Ireland's biggest stars in Hollywood and abroad. His film presence has been filled with memorable roles that range from an inwardly tortured hit man, to an adventurous explorer, a determined-but-failing writer, and the greatest military leader in history.Farrell was born on May 31, 1976 in Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland to Rita (Monaghan) and Eamon Farrell. His father and uncle were both professional athletes, and briefly it looked like Farrell would follow in their footsteps. Farrell auditioned for a part in the Irish boy band Boyzone, unsuccessfully. After dropping out of the Gaiety School of Acting, Farrell was cast in Ballykissangel (1996), a BBC television drama. "Ballykissangel" was not his first onscreen role. Farrell had previously been in The War Zone (1999), directed by Tim Roth and had appeared in the independent film Drinking Crude (1997). Farrell was soon to move on to bigger things.Exchanging his thick Dublin accent for a light Texas drawl, Farrell acted in the gritty Tigerland (2000), directed by Joel Schumacher. Starring Farrell among a number of other budding young actors, the film portrays a group of new recruits being trained for the war in Vietnam. Farrell played the arrogant soldier Boz, drafted into the army and completely spiteful of authority. The film was praised by critics but made little money at the box office. It was Farrell's first big role on film, and certainly not his last. Farrell followed up with American Outlaws (2001), where he played the notorious outlaw Jesse James with Scott Caan, son of legendary actor James Caan, in the role of Cole Younger. The film was a box-office flop and a critical failure. Immediately, Farrell returned to the war drama film that had made him famous. Co-starring in the war film Hart's War (2002) opposite Bruce Willis, Farrell played the young officer captured by the enemy. The film was another failure. Farrell struck gold when he was cast in the Steven Spielberg film Minority Report (2002) that same year. Set in a futuristic time period, Farrell played the character Danny Witwer, a young member of the Justice Department who is sent after Tom Cruise's character. The film was a smash hit, and praised by critics.Farrell continued this success when he reunited with Joel Schumacher on the successful thriller Phone Booth (2002). Farrell played the role of the victim who is harassed by an unseen killer (Kiefer Sutherland) and is made to reveal his sins to the public. 2003 was a big year for Farrell. He starred in the crime thriller The Recruit (2003) as a young CIA man mentored by an older CIA veteran (Al Pacino). Pacino later stated that Farrell was the best actor of his generation. Farrell certainly continued to be busy that year with Daredevil (2003), which actually allowed him to keep his thick Irish accent. The film was another success for Farrell, as was the crime film S.W.A.T. (2003) where Farrell starred opposite Samuel L. Jackson and LL Cool J. Farrell also acted in the Irish black comedy film Intermission (2003) and appeared another Irish film Veronica Guerin (2003) which reunited him with Joel Schumacher once again. The following year, Farrell acted in what is his most infamous film role yet: the title role in the mighty Oliver Stone film epic Alexander (2004), which is a character study of Alexander the Great as he travels across new worlds and conquers all the known world before him. Farrell donned a blond wig and retained his Irish accent, and gave a fine performance as Alexander. However, both he and the film were criticized. Despite being one of the highest grossing films internationally and doing a good job at the DVD sales, Farrell did not come out of the experience without a few hurts. Farrell attempted to rebound with his historical film The New World (2005). Reuniting with "Alexander" star Christopher Plummer, and also acting with Christian Bale, Farrell played the brave explorer John Smith, who would make first contacts with the Native peoples. The film did not do well at the box office, though critics praised the film's stunning appearance and cinematography.Farrell returned to act in Michael Mann's film Miami Vice (2006) alongside Jamie Foxx. The film was a film adaptation of the famous television series, and did reasonably well at the box office. Farrell also acted in Ask the Dust (2006) with Salma Hayek and Donald Sutherland, though the film did not receive much distribution. The next year, Farrell acted alongside Ewan McGregor in the Woody Allen film Cassandra's Dream (2007) which received mixed reviews from critics. Farrell followed up with the hilarious black comedy In Bruges (2008). Written and directed by Irish theatre director Martin McDonagh, the film stars Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two Irish hit men whose latest assignment went wrong, leaving them to hide out in Bruges, Belgium. The film has been one of Farrell's most praised work, and he was nominated for a Golden Globe. As well as In Bruges (2008), Farrell acted alongside Edward Norton in the crime film Pride and Glory (2008) which was not as successful as the former film. As well as working with charity, and speaking at the Special Olympics World Games in 2007, he has donated his salary for Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) to Heath Ledger's little daughter (who was left nothing in a will that had not been updated in time). Ledger had originally been cast in the film and was replaced by Farrell, Johnny Depp and Jude Law. The film was a critical and financial success, and Farrell also played a small role in Crazy Heart (2009) which had the Dubliner playing a country singer. Farrell even sang a few songs for the film's soundtrack. As well as those small roles, Farrell took the lead role in the war film Triage (2009). Farrell incredibly lost forty-four pounds to play the role of a war photographer who must come to terms with what he has experienced in Kurdistan. While the film was finely made, with excellent performances from all involved, the film has received almost no distribution.Farrell's other leading role that year was in Neil Jordan's Irish film Ondine (2009). In recent years, he co-starred in the comedy horror film Fright Night (2011), the science fiction action film Total Recall (2012), both remakes, and McDonagh's second feature, and the black comedy crime film Seven Psychopaths (2012). Since the mid-2000s, Farrell has cleaned up his act, and far from being a Hollywood hell raiser and party animal, he has shown himself to be a respectable and very talented actor.He also starred in The Lobster (2015) and The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), both directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. For The Lobster he was nominated for a Golden Globe.
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He says that growing up, one of his childhood idols was Al Pacino. He got the chance to work opposite his hero in The Recruit (2003) (an experience he described as "scary as hell to work opposite a legend," even though he says Pacino was one of the kindest men he'd ever met and says they still hang out together).He has suffered from chronic insomnia since he was 12 years old.His idol Al Pacino called him "the best actor of his generation."Quit smoking on his 34th birthday (May 31, 2010). He mentioned that he smoked an entire pack of cigarettes that day, paying close attention to every puff he took, and even wrote a goodbye letter to cigarettes. He stubbed out his last cigarette at 11:55pm that night and has been smoke-free ever since.Daredevil (2003) marks the first time he has been able to use his own Irish accent in an American movie.His son James has Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.He admitted in an interview with CinemaBlend that he took the role of Percival Graves in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) because he loves the Harry Potter franchise and wanted to be a part of it.Was a line dancing instructor in a nightclub in Limerick called Docs (now known as Trinity Rooms).When he and his In Bruges (2008) co-star Brendan Gleeson both got nominated for Golden Globes, he bet Brendan twenty dollars that he [Colin] would win if any of them won at all. Farrell indeed won the Golden Globe.Was mistakenly arrested for attempted murder when he was a teenager living in Sydney, Australia. His alibi was he was high on ecstasy on the other side of town.Auditioned to become a member of the Irish boyband, Boyzone, but was turned down.Considered for the role of James Bond in Casino Royale (2006), which went to Daniel Craig.He and Alicja Bachleda, became the parents of a son, named Henry Tadeusz, on October 7, 2009 in Los Angeles.His sister Claudine Farrell is also his personal assistant.His acting idols and influences are Al Pacino, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Clint Eastwood, James Caan and Marlon Brando.Good friends with Jeremy Renner.Has twice taken roles meant for Heath Ledger. One of the roles was Alexander (2004), the second role was The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009). Farrell, along with Jude Law and Johnny Depp, will play a physically altered form of Ledger's character as he travels through different worlds.Was originally considered for the role of Matt Murdock/Daredevil in the film adaptation of the comic Daredevil (2003) while Ben Affleck, who ultimately played Murdock, was originally considered for the role of Bullseye (Farrell's character).Dropped out of the Gaiety Drama School in Dublin and a few months later auditioned for a part in Ballykissangel (1996) and was successful.His mother, Rita, forced him to take dancing lessons once his brother, Eamon Farrell Jr., started them. Eamon also got him into acting by attending an acting school and later recommending it to Colin.Resides in Dublin, Ireland and Los Angeles, California.Son of Irish football player, Eamon Farrell.He was cast to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in a Batman vs Superman film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Jude Law as Superman in 2001 but it was never made.On his left ring finger, above the knuckle he has the name "Millie" tattooed. "Millie" was a nickname for his former girlfriend Amelia Warner.He has two tattoos on his left forearm. The first one is the words "Carpe Diem" (Latin for "Seize the day"). Beside this tattoo there is a second tattoo, which is a black cross.The youngest of the four children, he has one brother Eamonn Farrell and two sisters: Catherine Farrell and Claudine Farrell.His girlfriend, model Kim Bordenave, gave birth to a 7lb. 9oz. baby boy called James Padraig. He was born on Friday September 12th, 2003 in a Los Angeles hospital.One of his favourites books is "When Nietzsche wept" by Irvin D. Yalom.Was in a relationship with Amelia Warner in 2001 and reports surfaced that they married. However, the couple had a ceremony that wasn't a legal marriage ceremony, on a beach in Tahiti while on holiday. According to Warner, they booked the event along with shark feeding as another activity.Treated for exhaustion and dependency on prescription medication in December 2005. The medication was prescribed to the actor after a back injury, publicist Danica Smith said in a written statement, which revealed Farrell had checked himself into an undisclosed treatment center. "No other comments (are) to be made at this time," the statement said.Named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World (2003).Was accompanied by Britney Spears to the American premiere of S.W.A.T. (2003).He has acted alongside four actors who've played the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman: Ben Affleck in Daredevil (2003), Val Kilmer in Alexander (2004), Christian Bale in The New World (2005), Michael Keaton in Tim Burton's Dumbo (2019) and Robert Pattinson in The Batman (2022).Played soccer during his youth.Separated with Alicja Bachleda on October 15, 2010.Has appeared in three films with Samantha Morton: Minority Report (2002), Miss Julie (2014) and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016).Voted 6th in 'The World's Sexiest Man of 2003' in Company magazine.Cedric Gauthier wrote song "I wanna be Colin Farrell".Said that sharing the screen with Eva Marie Saint in "Winter's Tale" was a career highlight for him.Ranked #98 in Premiere magazine's 2003 annual Power 100 List. It is his first appearance on the list.Has twice played a character named Ray, in both In Bruges (2008) and True Detective (2014) (second season). |
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Colin Farrell |
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5' 10' (1.78 m) |
| Biography: |
Colin Farrell is one of Ireland\'s biggest stars in Hollywood and abroad. His film presence has been filled with memorable roles that range from an inwardly tortured hit man, to an adventurous explorer, a determined-but-failing writer, and the greate |
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He says that growing up, one of his childhood idols was Al Pacino. He got the chance to work opposite his hero in The Recruit (2003) (an experience he described as "scary as hell to work opposite a legend," even though he says Pacino was one of the kindest men he'd ever met and says they still hang out together).He has suffered from chronic insomnia since he was 12 years old.His idol Al Pacino called him "the best actor of his generation."Quit smoking on his 34th birthday (May 31, 2010). He mentioned that he smoked an entire pack of cigarettes that day, paying close attention to every puff he took, and even wrote a goodbye letter to cigarettes. He stubbed out his last cigarette at 11:55pm that night and has been smoke-free ever since.Daredevil (2003) marks the first time he has been able to use his own Irish accent in an American movie.His son James has Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.He admitted in an interview with CinemaBlend that he took the role of Percival Graves in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) because he loves the Harry Potter franchise and wanted to be a part of it.Was a line dancing instructor in a nightclub in Limerick called Docs (now known as Trinity Rooms).When he and his In Bruges (2008) co-star Brendan Gleeson both got nominated for Golden Globes, he bet Brendan twenty dollars that he [Colin] would win if any of them won at all. Farrell indeed won the Golden Globe.Was mistakenly arrested for attempted murder when he was a teenager living in Sydney, Australia. His alibi was he was high on ecstasy on the other side of town.Auditioned to become a member of the Irish boyband, Boyzone, but was turned down.Considered for the role of James Bond in Casino Royale (2006), which went to Daniel Craig.He and Alicja Bachleda, became the parents of a son, named Henry Tadeusz, on October 7, 2009 in Los Angeles.His sister Claudine Farrell is also his personal assistant.His acting idols and influences are Al Pacino, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Clint Eastwood, James Caan and Marlon Brando.Good friends with Jeremy Renner.Has twice taken roles meant for Heath Ledger. One of the roles was Alexander (2004), the second role was The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009). Farrell, along with Jude Law and Johnny Depp, will play a physically altered form of Ledger's character as he travels through different worlds.Was originally considered for the role of Matt Murdock/Daredevil in the film adaptation of the comic Daredevil (2003) while Ben Affleck, who ultimately played Murdock, was originally considered for the role of Bullseye (Farrell's character).Dropped out of the Gaiety Drama School in Dublin and a few months later auditioned for a part in Ballykissangel (1996) and was successful.His mother, Rita, forced him to take dancing lessons once his brother, Eamon Farrell Jr., started them. Eamon also got him into acting by attending an acting school and later recommending it to Colin.Resides in Dublin, Ireland and Los Angeles, California.Son of Irish football player, Eamon Farrell.He was cast to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in a Batman vs Superman film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Jude Law as Superman in 2001 but it was never made.On his left ring finger, above the knuckle he has the name "Millie" tattooed. "Millie" was a nickname for his former girlfriend Amelia Warner.He has two tattoos on his left forearm. The first one is the words "Carpe Diem" (Latin for "Seize the day"). Beside this tattoo there is a second tattoo, which is a black cross.The youngest of the four children, he has one brother Eamonn Farrell and two sisters: Catherine Farrell and Claudine Farrell.His girlfriend, model Kim Bordenave, gave birth to a 7lb. 9oz. baby boy called James Padraig. He was born on Friday September 12th, 2003 in a Los Angeles hospital.One of his favourites books is "When Nietzsche wept" by Irvin D. Yalom.Was in a relationship with Amelia Warner in 2001 and reports surfaced that they married. However, the couple had a ceremony that wasn't a legal marriage ceremony, on a beach in Tahiti while on holiday. According to Warner, they booked the event along with shark feeding as another activity.Treated for exhaustion and dependency on prescription medication in December 2005. The medication was prescribed to the actor after a back injury, publicist Danica Smith said in a written statement, which revealed Farrell had checked himself into an undisclosed treatment center. "No other comments (are) to be made at this time," the statement said.Named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World (2003).Was accompanied by Britney Spears to the American premiere of S.W.A.T. (2003).He has acted alongside four actors who've played the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman: Ben Affleck in Daredevil (2003), Val Kilmer in Alexander (2004), Christian Bale in The New World (2005), Michael Keaton in Tim Burton's Dumbo (2019) and Robert Pattinson in The Batman (2022).Played soccer during his youth.Separated with Alicja Bachleda on October 15, 2010.Has appeared in three films with Samantha Morton: Minority Report (2002), Miss Julie (2014) and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016).Voted 6th in 'The World's Sexiest Man of 2003' in Company magazine.Cedric Gauthier wrote song "I wanna be Colin Farrell".Said that sharing the screen with Eva Marie Saint in "Winter's Tale" was a career highlight for him.Ranked #98 in Premiere magazine's 2003 annual Power 100 List. It is his first appearance on the list.Has twice played a character named Ray, in both In Bruges (2008) and True Detective (2014) (second season). |
| Trademarks: |
Violent yet moral characters that are often pragmatic and observant
Known for his temper both on and off the screen
Distinctive Irish accent
Frequently seen with a cigarette
Thick, expressive eyebrows |
| Quotes: |
Being Irish is very much a part of who I am. I take it everywhere with me.
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[on people who drink tequila] I tell them, "When you're at home puking your guts out, I'll be here drinking my Amstel Light.".
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[on appearing nude in Tigerland (2000)] I couldn't care less about who sees my bits... My friends asked how I could do scenes like that and not get excited, but it wasn't like that. My bits looked the size of a cashew nut!
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[on physical training for film roles] I find it the most tedious waste of life. It's so boring. I'd prefer to be sitting in a pub with a few strangers talkin' shit than looking at meself in the mirror runnin' on the treadmill.
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It all goes back to [Joel Schumacher]. I wouldn't have done Phone Booth (2002) without him. I wouldn't be doing Hart's War (2002). I probably wouldn't have done American Outlaws (2001) if he hadn't picked me out of obscurity. I've worked, but not at the level or people I'm working with now if he hadn't taken a chance on an Irish kid playing a Texan. |
| Salaries: |
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) - $3,000,000
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Miami Vice (2006) - $10,000,000
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Alexander (2004) - $10,000,000
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S.W.A.T. (2003) - $8,000,000
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The Recruit (2003) - |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Director |
| Others works: |
Theatre: A Little world of our own, Lead Role, at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
Theatre: played the part of Steve Hart in Kelly's Reign in Australia.
(1998) He acted in Brian Friel's play, "Volunteers," at the Gate Theatre in Londo |
| Children: |
James Padraig FarrellHenry Tadeusz Farrell |
| Parents: |
Rita Farrell (Monaghan)
Eamon Farrell |
| Relatives: |
Eamonn Farrell (Sibling)
Catherine Farrell (Sibling)
Claudine Farrell (Sibling) |
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