But it could be argued that the hard-partying actor is really a bit of a lightweight when compared to the trailblazing troublemakers who?ve gone before. At least, that?s the opinion of 2,500 readers of Blue Dragon magazine, who?ve placed Farrell in the No. 4 spot on their list of All Time Party Animals.
Snagging the leadoff position is legendary hellraiser Oliver Reed ?- a British actor so fond of Ireland (and its drinking holes) that he requested to be buried in Cork ?- facing his local pub. Following Reed on the list are the late Limerick rake Richard Harris and Welsh wild man Richard Burton, in spots 2 and 3, respectively. Colin comes in fourth, which is not too shabby ?- it makes him the top living party hound in the poll.
Rounding out the top 10, in order, are Robert Downey Jr., Russell Crowe, Chris Evans, Liam Gallagher, Nicolas Cage and -? whether this kind of behavior is ?Taboo? or not — Boy George.
To no one?s great surprise, Farrell?s one-time -? girlfriend? Hook up? Snogging buddy? -? Britney Spears leads the list of female party animals. Although including her in the list seems a bit cheeky, considering her status as an old married wom . . . er, never mind. Also on the list of libation-loving ladies are ?EastEnders? star Jesse Wallace, Paris Hilton and Christina Aguilera.
In more Colin Farrell news, we hear that although the dishy Dub is still hot and heavy with his ?Alexander the Great? costar Angelina Jolie, she wouldn?t let her son Maddox anywhere near his trailer during filming. It seems that Colin smokes like a chimney, and Angie is a very protective mommy . . .