Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 09/10/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland |
Latest News about Chris O’Dowd
23/04/2026
Irish media reported that O'Dowd, now based in London with his family, reflected on his Boyle roots and local GAA memories. The piece focused on his personal connection to Roscommon rather than a new career development.
11/10/2025
Reports said O'Dowd had joined the cast of Artificial, a film from Luca Guadagnino, expanding his screen work into another major feature project. The coverage also noted related casting and production updates around his upcoming film work.
08/02/2025
Chris O'Dowd discussed his return to work in Ireland with the Sky comedy-drama Small Town, Big Story, which he wrote and directed. The project was promoted ahead of its February 2025 release and was described as a home-based production for the Irish actor.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Christopher O'Dowd |
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| Known For | Roy Trenneman in The IT Crowd |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University College Dublin | Politics and Sociology (incomplete) |
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| London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art | Acting |
Personal Life
| Residence | Los Angeles, USA |
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Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | Graphic Designer |
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| Mother | Psychotherapist |
| Siblings | Youngest of five children |
| Children | Two |
Career
| Debut |
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| Breakthrough | The IT Crowd (2006-2010) | ||||||
| Notable Works |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Created, wrote, directed and starred in Moone Boy | |
| 2. Narrates audiobooks | |
| 3. Filming Small Town, Big Story as creator/writer/producer/director |