1. Showing off his body in the movie Tigerland (2000). This is the film that made Hollywood sit up and take notice of the gorgeous Irish actor.

2. Playing Det. Sonny Crockett in the forthcoming big screen version of the classic 1980's television show Miami Vice. Colin is one of the few actors sexy enough to pull off the iconic role.

3. Appearing in the television show Ballykissangel as the character Danny Byrne long before he became the superstar he is today.

1. Colin's father Eamon Farrell was an Irish football player who played for the club Shamrock Rovers.

2. He has suffered from terrible insomnia ever since he was a child. Maybe that explains why he likes to party so hard.

3. Colin auditioned for the Irish boyband Boyzone but was turned down. He must be thanking his lucky stars.