Chris O'Dowd

Chris O'Dowd

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Chris O'Dowd is an Irish actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the television series The IT Crowd and the film Bridesmaids. Born on October 9, 1979, in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland, O'Dowd has gained acclaim for his unique comedic style and charming performances. He has appeared in various films and television series, showcasing his versatility across genres. O'Dowd has also ventured into directing and writing, demonstrating his multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. He is currently in the spotlight for writing and directing the new comedy-drama Small Town, Big Story, in which Christina Hendricks stars.

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Chris O'Dowd is also featured as one of the actors in the recording booth for the film.

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The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-22
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Chris O'Dowd stars in the animated short film based on the author's story.

An insane sequence of events led to me to quit the office job I hated – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-21
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Chris O'Dowd is known for his semibiographical comedy series Moone Boy, which features David Rawle.

Soulful comedy drama deftly captures anxiety of young love – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-15
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Chris O'Dowd is involved in the streaming series Small Town, Big Story, in which Eileen Walsh also appears.

Eileen Walsh: Women actors ‘are like avocados. You’re nearly ready, nearly ready
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-07
8.0

Chris O'Dowd plays Rob, Amanda's husband, whose emotional disconnection is crucial to the episode's tension.

Black Mirror regresa a sus raíces con Tracee Ellis Ross y Rashida Jones
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-04-17
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Chris O'Dowd plays the character Mike in the episode 'Common People' of Black Mirror's seventh season.

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Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-04-12
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Chris O'Dowd is featured in an episode of Black Mirror that is described as sentimental and beautifully portrayed.

« Black Mirror », sur Netflix : nos cerveaux à l’épreuve des nouvelles technologies
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-04-11
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Chris O'Dowd plays a Galway migrant to the United States in the episode Common People.

Two standout episodes in a largely dreary and predictable new season – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-10
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Chris O'Dowd stars in the episode Common People as part of a blue-collar couple facing a dire situation.

Black Mirror season seven review – Charlie Brooker’s thrilling satire gets its warmest, most human season ever | Television
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-10
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Actor Chris O'Dowd, pictured with wife Dawn O'Porter, was among the night's other category presenters.

Adrien Brody, Cate Blanchett and Maya Jama walk Oliviers red carpet
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-06
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Chris O’Dowd is part of the star-studded cast in the new season of Black Mirror.

including Netflix medical drama and two AppleTV+ releases – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-01
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The all-star cast for season seven includes Chris O’Dowd.

Netflix drops Black Mirror season 7 trailer teasing tech nightmares and surprise sequels - Culture
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-14
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Chris O'Dowd was part of a multi-celebrity virtual concert during the pandemic.

Celebrities harping on about politics is bad. But it’s worse when they don’t – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-06
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Chris O'Dowd voiced his support for Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan.

Christina Hendricks is great in Chris O’Dowd’s Small Town, Big Story but it still disappoints – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-02-27
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Chris O'Dowd proved he could turn small town Irish life into big laughs with his new comedy drama.

the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-02-23
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Written and directed by Chris O'Dowd, Small Town, Big Story is a fun, eccentric show, full of misfits, beautiful Irish scenery and great characters.

‘No one teaches you how to be famous’: Christina Hendricks on Mad Men, stardom and her ‘spidey sense’ | Television
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-12
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