Colin Farell to get a special accolade at pre-Oscars event

TheDaredevilvillain Colin Farell will get a special tribute at pre-Oscars event, the eighth annualOscar Wilde: Honouring the Irish in Film. The Irish star will be acknowledged along with several other honoured guests at the event atLostproducer J.J Abrams' Bad Robot Productions in Santa Monica on February 21.

The 36-year-oldSeven Psychopathsstar, who is a father of two, had also wonGolden Globe awardfor his role inIn Brugesin 2009. He will join the other big names who have been recognized earlier at the prestigious event likeMy Week With MarilynstarMichelle Williams,BridesmaidsactressMelissa McCarthy,Once Upon A TimestarSarah Bolger,AtonementactressSaoirse RonanandThe TudorsstarJonathan Rhys Meyers. This event was started off by the non-profit US-Ireland Alliance to acknowledge contributions of Irish in film and television.TheTotal Recallstar who recently completed shooting a newDisney movieSaving Mr. Banksalongside Tom Hanks, will be seen in numerous big budget movies this year like action flickDead Man Downwhich will be released in coming May.