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Colin McFarlane was born on September 15, 1961 in Upper Clapton, United Kingdom and is credited as a film actor, television actor and voice actor. Colin McFarlane is 64 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Loughborough University.
My Take
Colin McFarlane is, to me, a masterclass in the value of a great voice. The moment Commissioner Loeb speaks in Nolan's Dark Knight films, the scene gains gravity, and that authority extends naturally into his narration and voice work. I admire performers who turn a single instrument, the voice, into a whole career, and his Loughborough background hints at a thoughtful, structured approach rather than pure instinct. He is the dependable presence beside the lead who makes the whole thing cohere. I have a soft spot for distinguished character actors, and McFarlane is exactly the kind I keep an eye out for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Colin McFarlane
- Name (Japanese)
- コリン・マクファーレン
- Reading
- こりん・まくふぁーれん
- Born
- September 15, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Upper Clapton, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor
2. Background
- University
- Loughborough University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Colin McFarlane born?
Born September 15, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Colin McFarlane from?
Colin McFarlane is from Upper Clapton, United Kingdom.
What does Colin McFarlane do?
Colin McFarlane works as actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor.
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