Celebrity Birthday Week: Colin Farrell at 49

0:03 Callarogashark Media. Greetings, Trivia fans. I'm Mark Allison, and our celebrity birthday week continues as we celebrate Irish actor Colin Farrell, who turns forty nine this Saturday. Question one in which two thousand and two science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg did Colin Farrell play the role of Danny Whitwer alongside Tom Cruise. Question two. For his role as the penguin in what twenty twenty two superhero film, did Ferrell undergo extensive prosthetic makeup that made him completely unrecognizable? Question three? Before pursuing acting, Colin Ferrell auditioned to be a member of which popular Irish boy band in the nineteen nineties.

1:05 Question four? For which role did Colin Ferrell win his first Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy in two thousand and nine? Question five? In which two thousand and eight black comedy film written and directed by Martin McDonough did Ferrell star as a hitman hiding out in the medieval Belgian city that gives the movie its title. We'll be right back with these cinematic answers after this Break Welcome Back Trivia fans, Let's reveal today's answers. Question one in which Spielberg film did Ferrell play Danny Whitwer?

1:50 Answer? Minority Report. This two thousand and two sci fi thriller, based on a Philip K. Dick short story, starred Tom Cruise as John Anderton, the chief of a futuristic pre crime police unit that arrests perpetrators before they commit murders using the visions of psychics called pre cogs. Farrell played Department of Justice agent Danny Whitwer, sent to audit the pre crime program just as Anderton is himself accused of a future murder. Question two in which superhero film did Farrell play The Penguin? Answer the Batman? In Matt Reeves's twenty twenty two film starring Robert Pattinson as the caped Crusader, Farrell portrayed Oswald Oz Cobblepot, the mid level gangster known as the Penguin. Farrell's transformation for the role was so complete that many viewers didn't realize he was in the film until seeing the credits. The makeup process took between three and four hours each day, with Farrell wearing a fat suit, facial prosthetics, and balding cap to create the character's distinctive look. Despite limited screen time, Farrell's performance was so well received that it led to a spinoff HBO series centered on the character, showcasing his rise in Gotham's criminal Underworld after the events of the film.

3:11 Question three, Which boy band did Farrell audition for? Answer? Boyzone In the early nineteen nineties, before his acting career took off, a teenage Farrell auditioned for the Irish boy band that would go on to become one of the most successful acts in the UK and Ireland. While the exact details of the audition vary, with some reports suggesting he danced but refused to sing, Farrell was ultimately not selected. The group, managed by Louis Walsh, went on to achieve international success with hits like No Matter What and Love Me for a Reason, while Farrell found his calling and acting after attending the Gayety School of Acting in Dublin.

3:53 He has jokingly referred to the rejection as the best thing that ever happened to me? Vo Or for which role did Farrell win his first Golden Globe? Answer in Bruge, Farrell won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy for his role as Hitman Ray in Martin McDonough's darkly comedic two thousand and eight film. The recognition marked a turning point in Farrell's career, shifting his reputation from Hollywood bad boy to respected actor. In his acceptance speech, a visibly surprised Farrell thanked mcdonnaugh for taking a chance on a Puttz like me. Question five, in which film did Ferrell play a hit man in Belgium?

4:37 Answer? In Bruges. This two thousand and eight black comedy marked the feature film directorial debut of playwright Martin mcdonnaugh and starred Farrell alongside Brendan Gleeson as hit man ordered to lay low in the picturesque medieval city of Bruges, Belgium after a botched job. The film follows Farrell's character, who hates the quiet city and is racked with guilt after accidentally killing a child during his first assignment, while his mentor, Ken Gleeson tries to help him cope while enjoying the cultural sites. That's it for the week. Have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday,