
Chris O'Dowd
Irish actor
- Age
- 47years old
- Born
- 9 October 1979Boyle, County Roscommon
- Nationality
Ireland
- Star sign
- Libra
- Years active
- 2004–2026
Known for
About Chris O'Dowd
Chris O'Dowd is an Irish actor. They were born on 9 October 1979 in Boyle, County Roscommon. Their career spans 33 titles, among them Thor: The Dark World (2013), Bridesmaids (2011) and Gulliver's Travels (2010).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Chris O'Dowd is Vera Drake (2004); in all, 27 films and 6 TV shows over 22 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Thor: The Dark World (2013), with 517 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 25 titles. The person they have worked with most is Melissa McCarthy, on 4 films, among them Bridesmaids and This is 40.
Coming up
- 2027 Out 22 January 2027
Artificial
Latest work
Full filmography (34)- 2026
- 2022
- 2022
- 2022–2023
Human Resources TV
Flanny O'Lympic, 2 episodes
- 2019–2020
The Twilight Zone TV
Jeff Storck, 1 episode
- 2019–2022
State of the Union TV
Tom, 10 episodes
- 2018
- 2018
Where to watch Chris O'Dowd
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2013
- 2011
- 2010
- 2016
- 2018
- 2013
- 2008
- 2017
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Chris O'Dowd films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Thor: The Dark World 2013
- The Boat That Rocked 2009
- Mary Poppins Returns 2018
- Molly's Game 2017
- Loving Vincent 2017
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: BAFTA Awards (1950–2026).
- BAFTA Awards 1 nomination
Has worked with
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Melissa McCarthy 4 films together Bridesmaids, This is 40 and 2 more
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Megan Fox 3 films together How to Lose Friends & Alienate People, This is 40 and 1 more
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Simon Pegg 3 films together How to Lose Friends & Alienate People, The Cloverfield Paradox and 1 more
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Judd Apatow 3 films together Bridesmaids, This is 40 and 1 more
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Tim Bevan 3 films together The Boat That Rocked, The Program and 1 more
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Peter Chernin 3 films together Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, St. Vincent and 1 more
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Jenno Topping 3 films together Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, St. Vincent and 1 more
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Barry Mendel 3 films together Bridesmaids, This is 40 and 1 more
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Kobna Holdbrook-Smith 3 films together Mary Poppins Returns, The Sheep Detectives and 1 more
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Eric Fellner 3 films together The Boat That Rocked, The Program and 1 more
Chris O'Dowd photos
All (2)Questions about Chris O'Dowd
How old is Chris O'Dowd?
Chris O'Dowd is 47 years old: born on 9 October 1979 in Boyle, County Roscommon.
What are the best Chris O'Dowd films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Chris O'Dowd films are Thor: The Dark World (2013, 8.2), The Boat That Rocked (2009, 7.9) and Mary Poppins Returns (2018, 7.8).
What is Chris O'Dowd's next film?
Chris O'Dowd's next release is Artificial, out on 22 January 2027.
How many films and TV shows has Chris O'Dowd been in?
MovieNCo lists 27 films and 6 TV shows for Chris O'Dowd, from Vera Drake (2004) to The Sheep Detectives (2026).
How many awards has Chris O'Dowd won?
Chris O'Dowd has 1 nominations and no wins yet. By award: BAFTA Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Chris O'Dowd's star sign?
Chris O'Dowd is a Libra: born on 9 October.
















