Today Colin Farrell turns 42, and naturally we’re celebrating in C&C style with his steamiest, skimpiest and sexiest moments.

Despite being one of the hottest guys in Hollywood, it’s actually quite rare that Farrell strips down for shoots, (UM, can somebody get Terry Richardson on the phone?) he frequently does for his films. And we don’t just mean that sex tape. Although that was the first (only?) film of his we saw, but he certainly made a lasting impression.

Farrell’s initial stand-out role was Phone Booth, which led him to a string of action films. Since then, the Irishman has come out in support of gay marriage, (and then mocked those opposing), he’s worn a HIV awareness pin on the Graham Norton show, and given us a number of thirst-quenching film scenes…