Trivia

Frequently casts sports athletes (Cam Neely, Roger Clemens, Brett Favre) in his films.

Brother of Peter Farrelly and Cynthia Farrelly Gesner.

Played goalie for the RPI hockey team.

He is of three quarters Irish and one quarter Polish descent.

Graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Frequently cast Herbie Flynn, Richard Jenkins, Jim Carrey, friends and family, and residents from Rhode Island.

Father of Jesse Farrelly and Abe Farrelly.

Brother-in-law of actor Zen Gesner and Melinda Farrelly.