Chris O'Dowd
Known for
Chris O'Dowd is an Irish actor from Boyle, County Roscommon, born in 1979, who first won a cult following as hapless IT technician Roy in the British sitcom 'The IT Crowd' (2006-2013). Hollywood noticed when he played the disarmingly decent cop Rhodes in 'Bridesmaids' (2011), and he has since alternated comedy and drama in 'This Is 40' (2012), 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' (2016) and 'Molly's Game' (2017), plus a Tony-nominated Broadway turn in 'Of Mice and Men'. His stock in trade is a shambling, soft-spoken warmth that makes ordinary men quietly funny and quietly moving.
Chris O'Dowd
44 Movies
20 Series
Chris O'Dowd is an Irish actor from Boyle, County Roscommon, born in 1979, who first won a cult following as hapless IT technician Roy in the British sitcom 'The IT Crowd' (2006-2013). Hollywood noticed when he played the disarmingly decent cop Rhodes in 'Bridesmaids' (2011), and he has since alternated comedy and drama in 'This Is 40' (2012), 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' (2016) and 'Molly's Game' (2017), plus a Tony-nominated Broadway turn in 'Of Mice and Men'. His stock in trade is a shambling, soft-spoken warmth that makes ordinary men quietly funny and quietly moving.
Movies
Plays Mopple (voice)
The Sheep Detectives
2026
Plays Richard
Thor: The Dark World
2013
Plays Grub (voice)
Epic
2013
Plays Frank
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
2016
Plays Rhodes
Bridesmaids
2011
Plays Shamus the Coachman (voice)
Mary Poppins Returns
2018
Plays Phillip
Slumberland
2022
Plays Douglas Downey
Molly's Game
2017
Plays Postman Joseph Roulin
Loving Vincent
2017
Plays Mundy
The Cloverfield Paradox
2018
Plays Brother Geraghty
St. Vincent
2014
Plays Finn's Dad (voice)
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
2020
Plays General Edward
Gulliver's Travels
2010
Plays Simon
The Boat That Rocked
2009
Plays Duncan Thomson
Juliet, Naked
2018
Plays Alex
Friends with Kids
2012
Plays Ronnie
This Is 40
2012
Plays John
Artificial
2026
Plays Nurse
The Double
2014
Plays Kwan the Macaque (voice)
My Father's Dragon
2022
Plays Post Modern Review Staff
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
2008
Plays Marco
Dinner for Schmucks
2010
Plays Alan 'Wilko' Wilkinson
How to Build a Girl
2020
Plays Drew
Cuban Fury
2014
Plays David Walsh
The Program
2015
Plays Jack Brennan
Calvary
2014
Plays Sid's Customer
Vera Drake
2004
Plays Jack Maynard
The Starling
2021
Plays Ray
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
2009
Plays (voice)
On the Edge
2027
Plays Tommy 'Zook' Zucarello
Mascots
2016
Plays Boone
The Incredible Jessica James
2017
Plays Roland
National Theatre Live: Constellations
2021
Plays Dave Lovelace
The Sapphires
2012
Plays Dermot
National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air
2025
Plays Lennie
National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men
2014
Plays Bruce
3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom
2012
Plays Tommy O'Dwyer
Festival
2005
Plays Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.
Monsters vs Aliens: Creature Features
2014
Plays Dr. Cockroach (voice)
Monsters Vs Aliens: Cloning Around
2013
Plays Nicholas
Love After Love
2018
Plays James
Conspiracy of Silence
2003
Plays Liam
Hotel Very Welcome
2007
TV Shows
Plays Brendan Davenport
The Clinic
2003
Plays Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.
Monsters vs. Aliens
2013
Plays Narrator (voice)
Puffin Rock
2015
Plays Miles Daly
Get Shorty
2017
Plays Roy Trenneman
The IT Crowd
2006
Plays Dusty
The Big Door Prize
2023
Creator
Plays Sean Murphy
Moone Boy
2012
Plays Bernie Maddox
Red Cap
2003
Plays Tom
State of the Union
2019
Plays Tom Chadwick
Family Tree
2013
Plays Lindsay Carol
FM
2009
Plays Jase
Roman's Empire
2007
Plays Headmaster
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
2006
Plays Thomas-John
Girls
2012
Plays William Rackham
The Crimson Petal and the White
2011
Plays Flanny the Lovebug (voice)
Human Resources
2022
Director
Plays Jack E. McCarthy
Small Town, Big Story
2025
Plays Seamus (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Writer
Plays Santa
Little Crackers
2010
Plays Mike
Black Mirror
2011
Latest Trailers
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Artificial
Full Filmography
On the Edge
(voice)
2027
Film
Artificial
John
2026
Film
The Sheep Detectives
Mopple (voice)
2026
Film
National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air
Dermot
2025
Film
Small Town, Big Story
Jack E. McCarthy · 2 episodes
2025–
TV
Puffin Rock and the New Friends
Narrator (voice)
2023
Film
The Big Door Prize
Dusty · 20 episodes
2023–
TV
Slumberland
Phillip
2022
Film
My Father's Dragon
Kwan the Macaque (voice)
2022
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chris O'Dowd and where are they from?
Chris O'Dowd is 47 years old, born on October 9, 1979 in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Chris O'Dowd?
Chris O'Dowd is best known for roles in Thor: The Dark World, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Bridesmaids.
How many movies has Chris O'Dowd been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Chris O'Dowd has appeared in 43 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Chris O'Dowd's first movie?
The career of Chris O'Dowd began with Conspiracy of Silence (2003).
What is Chris O'Dowd's most recent movie or series?
Chris O'Dowd's most recent release is Me, Myself, and Mary, which premiered on June 6, 2026.
What TV shows has Chris O'Dowd appeared in?
On television, Chris O'Dowd has appeared in The Simpsons, Black Mirror, Family Guy, The IT Crowd.
Does Chris O'Dowd have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Chris O'Dowd's upcoming work includes: Artificial (2026), On the Edge (2027), Untitled Jack and the Beanstalk Film (2027).
Chris O'Dowd
1979-10-09 · Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland
Christopher O'Dowd (born 9 October 1979) is an Irish actor and comedian. He received wide attention as Roy Brenneman, one of the lead characters in the Channel 4 comedy The IT Crowd, which ran for four series from 2006 to 2010. He has starred in films including Gulliver's Travels (2010), Bridesmaids, Friends with Kids (2011), Cuban Fury (2014), Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) and The Cloverfield Paradox (2018). He created and starred in the Sky 1 television series Moone Boy, which aired from 2012 to 2015 and brought him Irish Film and Television Award nominations for acting, writing and directing.
Since 2017, he has appeared as Miles Daly in the Epix comedy series Get Shorty. He had a recurring role in the comedy-drama series Girls. His performance in the British comedy TV series State of the Union won him a Primetime Emmy Award. He made his Broadway debut in the play adaptation of Of Mice and Men in 2014, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. In 2020, he was listed as #39 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors.Chris O'Dowd, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.