Bobby Farrelly

Robert Leo "Bobby" Farrelly, Jr. (born June 17, 1958) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer, known for his work in the comedy genre with his older brother Peter, writing and directing films such as "Dumb and Dumber" (1994), "There's Something About Mary" (1998), and "Me, Myself & Irene" (2000). After a twenty-year run of collaborations that culminated in the sequel "Dumb and Dumber To" (2014), the Farrelly brothers embarked on solo careers. Bobby will make his solo directorial debut with the sports comedy "Champions" (2022).

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Kingpin (1996)

After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Woody Harrelson  •  Randy Quaid  •  Vanessa Angel  •  Bill Murray

After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Woody Harrelson  •  Randy Quaid  •  Vanessa Angel  •  Bill Murray

Fever Pitch (2005)

Lindsay is stuck in the middle of her relationship with Ben and his passion for the Boston Red Sox.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Drew Barrymore  •  Jimmy Fallon  •  Jack Kehler  •  Jason Spevack

Lindsay is stuck in the middle of her relationship with Ben and his passion for the Boston Red Sox.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Drew Barrymore  •  Jimmy Fallon  •  Jack Kehler  •  Jason Spevack

Me, Myself & Irene (2000)

Rhode Island State Trooper Charlie Baileygates has a multiple personality disorder. One personality is crazy and aggressive, while the other is more friendly and laid back. Both of these personalities fall in love with the same woman named Irene after Charlie loses ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Jim Carrey  •  Renée Zellweger  •  Anthony Anderson  •  Robert Forster

Rhode Island State Trooper Charlie Baileygates has a multiple personality disorder. One personality is crazy and aggressive, while the other is more friendly and laid back. Both of these personalities fall in love with the same woman named Irene after Charlie loses ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Jim Carrey  •  Renée Zellweger  •  Anthony Anderson  •  Robert Forster

Osmosis Jones (2001)

Mindless

A white blood cell policeman, with the help of a cold pill, must stop a deadly virus from destroying the human they live in, Frank.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Chris Rock  •  Laurence Fishburne  •  David Hyde Pierce  •  Brandy

A white blood cell policeman, with the help of a cold pill, must stop a deadly virus from destroying the human they live in, Frank.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Chris Rock  •  Laurence Fishburne  •  David Hyde Pierce  •  Brandy

Shallow Hal (2001)

After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Gwyneth Paltrow  •  Jack Black  •  Jason Alexander  •  Joe Viterelli

After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Gwyneth Paltrow  •  Jack Black  •  Jason Alexander  •  Joe Viterelli

Stuck on You (2003)

In Martha's Vineyard, Mass., conjoined twins Walt and Bob Tenor make the best of their handicap by being the fastest grill cooks in town. While outgoing Walt hopes to one day become a famous actor, shy Bob prefers to stay out of the spotlight. When a fading ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Matt Damon  •  Greg Kinnear  •  Eva Mendes  •  Wen Yann Shih

In Martha's Vineyard, Mass., conjoined twins Walt and Bob Tenor make the best of their handicap by being the fastest grill cooks in town. While outgoing Walt hopes to one day become a famous actor, shy Bob prefers to stay out of the spotlight. When a fading ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Matt Damon  •  Greg Kinnear  •  Eva Mendes  •  Wen Yann Shih

There's Something About Mary (1998)

For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Cameron Diaz  •  Ben Stiller  •  Matt Dillon  •  Lee Evans

For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Cameron Diaz  •  Ben Stiller  •  Matt Dillon  •  Lee Evans

Hall Pass (2011)

When best buds Rick and Fred begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives take a bold approach to revitalize their marriages, they grant the guys a 'hall pass'—one week of freedom to do whatever they want. At first, it seems like a dream come true, but ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Owen Wilson  •  Jason Sudeikis  •  Jenna Fischer  •  Christina Applegate

When best buds Rick and Fred begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives take a bold approach to revitalize their marriages, they grant the guys a 'hall pass'—one week of freedom to do whatever they want. At first, it seems like a dream come true, but ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Owen Wilson  •  Jason Sudeikis  •  Jenna Fischer  •  Christina Applegate

Dumb and Dumber To (2014)

Romantic

20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Jim Carrey  •  Jeff Daniels  •  Rachel Melvin  •  Kathleen Turner

20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Jim Carrey  •  Jeff Daniels  •  Rachel Melvin  •  Kathleen Turner

The Three Stooges (2012)

Lighthearted

While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and wind up starring in a reality TV show.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Sean Hayes  •  Will Sasso  •  Chris Diamantopoulos  •  Jane Lynch

While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and wind up starring in a reality TV show.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Sean Hayes  •  Will Sasso  •  Chris Diamantopoulos  •  Jane Lynch

The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriters Peter & Bobby Farrelly (2007)

Peter and Bobby Farrelly have single, or rather double-handedly reinvented the comedy. Their films Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary, Shallow Hal and Me, Myself & Irene combined shocking-but-hilarious gross-out humor with a sweet love story, and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dave Moldavon
CAST:  Mike De Luca  •  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly

Peter and Bobby Farrelly have single, or rather double-handedly reinvented the comedy. Their films Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary, Shallow Hal and Me, Myself & Irene combined shocking-but-hilarious gross-out humor with a sweet love story, and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dave Moldavon
CAST:  Mike De Luca  •  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly

"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To' (2015)

An expansive, five-part 45 minute making-of with cast and crew interviews.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zen Gesner  •  Rob Moran  •  Brett Levisohn
CAST:  Steve Tom  •  Jim Carrey  •  Jeff Daniels  •  Charles B. Wessler

An expansive, five-part 45 minute making-of with cast and crew interviews.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zen Gesner  •  Rob Moran  •  Brett Levisohn
CAST:  Steve Tom  •  Jim Carrey  •  Jeff Daniels  •  Charles B. Wessler

The Heartbreak Kid (2007)

Eddie, the 40-year-old confirmed bachelor finally says "I do" to the beautiful and sexy Lila. But during their honeymoon in Mexico, the woman of his dreams turns out to be a total nightmare, and the guy who could never pull the trigger realizes he’s jumped the gun.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Ben Stiller  •  Malin Åkerman  •  Michelle Monaghan  •  Jerry Stiller

Eddie, the 40-year-old confirmed bachelor finally says "I do" to the beautiful and sexy Lila. But during their honeymoon in Mexico, the woman of his dreams turns out to be a total nightmare, and the guy who could never pull the trigger realizes he’s jumped the gun.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly
CAST:  Ben Stiller  •  Malin Åkerman  •  Michelle Monaghan  •  Jerry Stiller

Making It Stick: The Makeup Effects of Stuck on You (2004)

We find notes from the Farrellys, Damon, Kinnear, Thomas, Wessler and special make-up designer Tony Gardner. The latter participant dominates the show as he lets us know about the design of the conjoined rig, the various challenges and its execution. We also learn ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Laurent Bouzereau
CAST:  Greg Kinnear  •  Matt Damon  •  Bradley Thomas  •  Tony Gardner

We find notes from the Farrellys, Damon, Kinnear, Thomas, Wessler and special make-up designer Tony Gardner. The latter participant dominates the show as he lets us know about the design of the conjoined rig, the various challenges and its execution. We also learn ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Laurent Bouzereau
CAST:  Greg Kinnear  •  Matt Damon  •  Bradley Thomas  •  Tony Gardner

Stuck Together: Bringing Stuck on You to the Screen (2004)

Comments from the Farrellys, Thomas, Wessler, Damon, Kinnear, and actors Ray “Rocket” Valliere, Wen Yan Shih, Lawyer Milloy and Tom Brady. They chat about the origins of the film and its slow path to the screen, casting, the story and character development, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Laurent Bouzereau
CAST:  Peter Farrelly  •  Charles B. Wessler  •  Bradley Thomas  •  Bobby Farrelly

Comments from the Farrellys, Thomas, Wessler, Damon, Kinnear, and actors Ray “Rocket” Valliere, Wen Yan Shih, Lawyer Milloy and Tom Brady. They chat about the origins of the film and its slow path to the screen, casting, the story and character development, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Laurent Bouzereau
CAST:  Peter Farrelly  •  Charles B. Wessler  •  Bradley Thomas  •  Bobby Farrelly

Making a Scene: Fever Pitch (2005)

Behind the scenes talks about what it was like to make a fictional film about an event as it was really happening.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonas Stolpe
CAST:  Peter Farrelly  •  Nancy Juvonen  •  Drew Barrymore  •  Bobby Farrelly

Behind the scenes talks about what it was like to make a fictional film about an event as it was really happening.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonas Stolpe
CAST:  Peter Farrelly  •  Nancy Juvonen  •  Drew Barrymore  •  Bobby Farrelly

The Farrelly Bros.: In the French Tradition (2007)

A making-of, focusing on the script and direction by the Farrellys. The material here is culled from on-set interviews with Farrellys and the main cast, plus a pretty good amount of behind-the-scenes footage.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Laurent Bouzereau
CAST:  Malin Åkerman  •  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly  •  Michelle Monaghan

A making-of, focusing on the script and direction by the Farrellys. The material here is culled from on-set interviews with Farrellys and the main cast, plus a pretty good amount of behind-the-scenes footage.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Laurent Bouzereau
CAST:  Malin Åkerman  •  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly  •  Michelle Monaghan

Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special (2003)

Woody Harrelson hosts a special tribute to the Three Stooges in honor of their 75th Anniversary. In addition to classic Stooges routines, there are feature film clips, ultra-rare shorts, solo appearances, and TV performances, rare home movies, and interviews with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dennis Rosenblatt
CAST:  Woody Harrelson  •  Moe Howard  •  Larry Fine  •  Curly Howard

Woody Harrelson hosts a special tribute to the Three Stooges in honor of their 75th Anniversary. In addition to classic Stooges routines, there are feature film clips, ultra-rare shorts, solo appearances, and TV performances, rare home movies, and interviews with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dennis Rosenblatt
CAST:  Woody Harrelson  •  Moe Howard  •  Larry Fine  •  Curly Howard

Champions (2023)

A stubborn and hotheaded minor league basketball coach is forced to train a Special Olympics team when he is sentenced to community service.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly
CAST:  Woody Harrelson  •  Kaitlin Olson  •  Cheech Marin  •  Matt Cook

A stubborn and hotheaded minor league basketball coach is forced to train a Special Olympics team when he is sentenced to community service.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bobby Farrelly
CAST:  Woody Harrelson  •  Kaitlin Olson  •  Cheech Marin  •  Matt Cook

Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal (2001)

A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming feature film "Shallow Hal," starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black and Jason Alexander. Jack Black reveals how the character of Shallow Hal transforms from a guy focused on the superficial, to a man who appreciates the inner ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Natalie Barandes
CAST:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly  •  Jack Black  •  Tony Robbins

A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming feature film "Shallow Hal," starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black and Jason Alexander. Jack Black reveals how the character of Shallow Hal transforms from a guy focused on the superficial, to a man who appreciates the inner ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Natalie Barandes
CAST:  Bobby Farrelly  •  Peter Farrelly  •  Jack Black  •  Tony Robbins
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