Colin Farrell 'just gave it a shot' in America

Colin Farrell 'just gave it a shot' in America Colin Farrell has opened up about his move to the US in the late 90s. 9 September 2025 Colin Farrell felt ready to "step into uncertainty" when he moved to America. Colin Farrell moved to the US to follow his dreams The 49-year-old actor enjoyed success as a TV actor in the UK in the late 90s, but Colin ultimately decided to follow his dreams in Hollywood. Colin - who starred in the BBC drama series Ballykissangel in 1998 - told Extra: "I was in drama school.