Chris O'Dowd

Chris O'Dowd

1979-10-09 Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland 48 Credits

Biography

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, w...

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Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie

Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie

2026

Acting

George Hardy, a shepherd who loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night he reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep ca...

Puffin Rock and the New Friends

Puffin Rock and the New Friends

2023

as Narrator (voice)

6.6
Acting

Follow the disappearance of the final Little Egg of the season in strange circumstances, leading Oona and her friends to embark on a race against time...

Slumberland

Slumberland

2022

as Phillip

7.3
Acting

A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightma...

My Father's Dragon

My Father's Dragon

2022

as Kwan the Macaque (voice)

7.1
Acting

Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elme...

National Theatre Live: Constellations

National Theatre Live: Constellations

2021

as Roland

10.0
Acting

A quantum physicist and a beekeeper meet at a barbeque. They hit it off, or perhaps they don’t. They go home together, or maybe they go their separate...

The Starling

The Starling

2021

as Jack Maynard

6.9
Acting

A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward...

How to Build a Girl

How to Build a Girl

2020

as Alan 'Wilko' Wilkinson

5.7
Acting

The journey of Midlands teenager Johanna Morrigan, who reinvents herself as Dolly Wilde: fast-talking, lady sex-adventurer, moves to London, and gets ...

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

2020

as Finn's Dad (voice)

7.5
Acting

On the eve of Earth Day, a precocious seven-year-old learns about the wonders of the planet from his parents—and a mysterious exhibit at the aptly nam...

Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream

Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream

2019

as Self

8.1
Acting

A documentary detailing the journey it took two passionate filmmakers to achieve their impossible dream, creating the world's first fully painted feat...

Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins Returns

2018

as Shamus the Coachman (voice)

6.5
Acting

Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

Juliet, Naked

Juliet, Naked

2018

as Duncan Thomson

6.3
Acting

Annie is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan – an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe. When the acoustic demo of Tucker's hit recor...

Love After Love

Love After Love

2018

as Nicholas

5.7
Acting

A sixty-something mother and her two adult sons cope and move onward following the death of their larger-than-life father/husband.

The Cloverfield Paradox

The Cloverfield Paradox

2018

as Mundy

5.6
Acting

Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.

Molly's Game

Molly's Game

2017

as Douglas Downey

7.1
Acting

Molly Bloom, a young skier and former Olympic hopeful becomes a successful entrepreneur (and a target of an FBI investigation) when she establishes a ...

Loving Vincent

Loving Vincent

2017

as Postman Joseph Roulin

8.0
Acting

A young man arrives at the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist's final letter and ends up investigating his final...

The Incredible Jessica James

The Incredible Jessica James

2017

as Boone

6.2
Acting

Burned by a bad breakup, a struggling New York City playwright makes an unlikely connection with a divorced app designer she meets on a blind date.

Mascots

Mascots

2016

as Tommy 'Zook' Zucarello

5.4
Acting

Eager contestants don big heads and furry suits to vie for the title of World's Best Mascot.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

2016

as Franklin Portman

6.8
Acting

A teenager finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroyin...

The Program

The Program

2015

as David Walsh

6.4
Acting

An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong's performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. ...

National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men

2014

as Lennie

8.0
Acting

A powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship.

St. Vincent

St. Vincent

2014

as Brother Geraghty

7.1
Acting

A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war veteran who lives next door.

Monsters vs Aliens: Creature Features

Monsters vs Aliens: Creature Features

2014

as Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.

5.4
Acting

The members of Team Monster - Susan, Link, Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D. and B.O.B. (the gelatinous blob) - go up against creepy aliens, hungry zombies and eve...

Calvary

Calvary

2014

as Jack Brennan

7.1
Acting

After being threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.

The Double

The Double

2014

as Nurse

6.5
Acting

An awkward office drone becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman ...

Cuban Fury

Cuban Fury

2014

as Drew

6.1
Acting

Beneath Bruce Garrett's under-confident, overweight exterior, the passionate heart of a salsa king lies dormant. Now, one woman is about to reignite h...

The IT Crowd Manual

The IT Crowd Manual

2014

as Self - Roy Trenneman

8.4
Acting

This behind-the-scenes documentary features interviews with the creators and cast of the cult comedy "The IT Crowd", plus chats with celebrity fans.

Thor: The Dark World

Thor: The Dark World

2013

as Richard

6.5
Acting

Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Fa...

Monsters Vs Aliens: Cloning Around

Monsters Vs Aliens: Cloning Around

2013

as Dr. Cockroach (voice)

6.1
Acting

DVD release of the first 15 episodes of the TV series Monsters Vs Aliens. The series picks up after the events in the Monsters vs. Aliens film. Team ...

Epic

Epic

2013

as Grub (voice)

6.5
Acting

A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She ba...

This Is 40

This Is 40

2012

as Ronnie

5.9
Acting

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their hous...

3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom

3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom

2012

as Bruce

5.8
Acting

Frank Bartlett has been tortured, embarrassed, and humiliated by his brother Bruce — usually on film — his entire life. Now that Bruce is finally off ...

The Sapphires

The Sapphires

2012

as Dave Lovelace

6.8
Acting

It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as ...

Friends with Kids

Friends with Kids

2012

as Alex

6.0
Acting

In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a coupl...

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

2012

as Self

7.6
Acting

A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.

Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids

2011

as Officer Rhodes

6.5
Acting

Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn ...

Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels

2010

as General Edward

5.2
Acting

Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver takes an assignment in Bermuda, but ends up on the island of Liliput, where he towers over its tiny citizens.

Dinner for Schmucks

Dinner for Schmucks

2010

as Marco

5.7
Acting

Rising executive Tim Conrad works for a boss who hosts a monthly dinner in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career-boost. Tim pla...

Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

2009

as Ray

6.9
Acting

Follows three social outcasts -- two geeks and a cynic -- as they attempt to navigate a time-travel conundrum in the middle of a British pub.

The Boat That Rocked

The Boat That Rocked

2009

as Simon

7.2
Acting

An ensemble comedy, where the romance is between the young people of the 60s, and pop music. It's about a band of DJs that captivate Britain, playing ...

The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008

The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008

2008

Acting

The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 was a show in the "Secret Policeman's Balls" series of benefit shows for Amnesty International. Like its immediate pr...

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

2008

as Post Modern Review Staff

6.0
Acting

Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attra...

Hotel Very Welcome

Hotel Very Welcome

2007

as Liam

5.8
Acting

Five young Europeans (German, English, and Irish) try to find answers to life's questions in India and Thailand.

The Year London Blew Up

The Year London Blew Up

2005

as Brendan Dowd

8.0
Acting

Told through documentary, drama and first-hand accounts, this revealing film is a unique account of the most ruthless IRA bombing campaign ever to hit...

Festival

Festival

2005

as Tommy O'Dwyer

6.2
Acting

'Festival' is a black comedy set during the annual Edinburgh Fringe festival. The film is based around both the judging of a major comedy award and th...

Vera Drake

Vera Drake

2004

as Sid's Customer

7.2
Acting

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

Conspiracy of Silence

Conspiracy of Silence

2003

4.6
Acting

When a priest commits suicide and two trainees are expelled from a seminary, a journalist starts to investigate the Vatican’s silence on broken vows o...

Adventures of Super Frank

N/A

Acting

An Irishman embarks on a road trip in search of his girlfriend.

Adventures of Super Frank

N/A

Writer

Writing

An Irishman embarks on a road trip in search of his girlfriend.