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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Loughborough University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.