Chris O'Dowd

Biography

Christopher O'Dowd, born on October 9, 1979, is a celebrated Irish actor and comedian best known for his role as Roy Brenneman in the hit Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd, which aired from 2006 to 2010. His film career includes notable appearances in titles such as Gulliver's Travels (2010), Bridesmaids (2011), Friends with Kids (2011), Cuban Fury (2014), Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016), and The Cloverfield Paradox (2018).

O'Dowd not only acted but also created and starred in the Sky 1 series Moone Boy from 2012 to 2015, earning multiple nominations at the Irish Film and Television Awards for his work in acting, writing, and directing. Since 2017, he has taken on the role of Miles Daly in the Epix comedy series Get Shorty and featured in a recurring capacity on the acclaimed series Girls. His impressive performance in the comedy-drama State of the Union garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award.

In addition to his television and film contributions, O'Dowd made his Broadway debut in a stage adaptation of Of Mice and Men in 2014, earning a Tony Award nomination. In recognition of his talent, he was ranked #39 on The Irish Times' list of Ireland's greatest film actors in 2020.