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Chris O’Dowd is a Tony Award nominated and Emmy winning Irish actor who has built an international reputation as a versatile film, television and theatre actor. For theatre, in 2014 he played Lennie in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men opposite James Franco on Broadway, and was nominated for a Tony. On screen,Chris has starred in the series Get Shorty, Nick Hornby's State if the Union, which won him an Emmy for Best Actor, Bridesmaids, for which he won the Irish Film & TV Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor – Film’. His other film credits include Judd Apatow’s This is 40, Friends With Kids, Dinner For Schmucks, Gulliver’s Travels, Fox, The Boat That Rocked, Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, Calvary, St. Vincent, Marvel Production’s Thor: The Dark World, Cuban Fury and Festival.



On television, Chris is well known for his roles in the cult comedy series The IT Crowd, Lena Dunham’s Girls, Christopher Guest’s Family Tree, Crimson Petal and The White and the Emmy Award winning semiautobiographical comedy Moone Boy which Chris wrote, directed, and starred in. His next film The Starling sees him reunited with Ted Melfi and Melissa McCarthy and will be released later this year by Netflix. He is currently filming Slumberland for Netflix.

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Chris O'Dowd STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Revival, 2021
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Lennie


Chris O'Dowd Movies

Conspiracy of Silence
[ 2003 ] James Christopher O Dowd
Vera Drake
[ 2004 ] Sid's Customer
Festival
[ 2005 ] Tommy O Dwyer
Hotel Very Welcome
[ 2007 ] Liam
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
[ 2008 ] Post Modern Review Staff
The Boat That Rocked
[ 2009 ] Simon
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
[ 2009 ] Ray
Dinner for Schmucks
[ 2010 ] Marco - Blind Swordsman Christopher O Dowd
Gulliver's Travels
[ 2010 ] General Edward
Friends with Kids
[ 2011 ] Alex
Bridesmaids
[ 2011 ] Rhodes
This Is 40
[ 2012 ] Ronnie
3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom
[ 2012 ] Bruce
The Sapphires
[ 2012 ] Dave Lovelace
Epic
[ 2013 ] Grub
Thor: The Dark World
[ 2013 ] Richard
The Double
[ 2013 ] Nurse
St. Vincent
[ 2014 ] Brother Geraghty
Cuban Fury
[ 2014 ] Drew
Of Mice and Men
[ 2014 ] Lennie Small
Calvary
[ 2014 ] Jack Brennan
The Program
[ 2015 ] David Walsh
Mascots
[ 2016 ] TommyZookZucarello
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
[ 2016 ] Frank
Molly's Game
[ 2017 ] Dougl Downey
Love After Love
[ 2017 ] Nichol
The Incredible Jessica James
[ 2017 ] Boone
Loving Vincent
[ 2017 ] Postman Joseph Roulin
The Cloverfield Paradox
[ 2018 ] Mundy
Juliet, Naked
[ 2018 ] Duncan Thomson
Mary Poppins Returns
[ 2018 ] Shamus the Coachman
How to Build a Girl
[ 2019 ] AlanWilkoWilkinson
The Starling
[ 2021 ] Jack Maynard
Slumberland
[ 2022 ] Philip
My Father's Dragon
[ 2022 ] Kwan

Chris O'Dowd TV Shows

Family Guy
Guard, Contestant, Butler
Get Shorty
Miles Daly
Girls
Thomas-John
Moone Boy
Sean Murphy
The Clinic
Brendan Davenport
The IT Crowd
Roy Trenneman

Chris O'Dowd Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Chris O'Dowd, Of Mice and Men

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Chris O'Dowd, Of Mice and Men


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Theatre World Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

Chris O'Dowd, Of Mice and Men

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Chris O'Dowd, Of Mice and Men

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Apple TV+ Renews THE BIG DOOR PRIZE For a Second Season


Starring an ensemble cast led by Chris O’Dowd, the 10-episode half-hour comedy is now streaming on Apple TV+, and new episodes of “The Big Door Prize” premiere weekly, every Wednesday. Produced by Skydance Television, the second season of “The Big Door Prize” is now in production.

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts THE BIG DOOR PRIZE Series Trailer


Apple TV+ has unveiled the video trailer for “The Big Door Prize,” the character driven comedy created by Emmy Award-winner David West Read, and starring an ensemble cast led by Chris O’Dowd. The new 10-episode half-hour comedy, set for its premiere this month at SXSW, will debut globally with the first three episodes.

THE BIG DOOR PRIZE Comedy Series to Premiere on Apple TV+ in March


The new 10-episode half-hour comedy starring an ensemble cast led by Chris O’Dowd and includes Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal Fox, Djouliet Amara and Sammy Fourlas, will debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, March 29, followed by one new episode weekly every Wednesday.

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares THE BIG DOOR PRIZE Series Trailer


The series stars an ensemble cast led by Chris O’Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal Fox, Sammy Fourlas and Djouliet Amara. Based on M.O. Walsh’s novel of the same name, “The Big Door Prize” tells the story of a small town that is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears. Watch the video trailer now!

Annaleigh Ashford, Amber Ruffin & More to Guest on BIG MOUTH Season Six


Full guest star line-up includes Adam Levine, Annaleigh Ashford, Amber Ruffin, Brian Tyree Henry, Chris O’Dowd (as Flanny O'Lympic from Human Resources), Cole Escola, Ed Helms,  Ira Glass, Jeff Goldblum, Matt Rogers, Peter Capaldi, Steve-O, and Tyler The Creator. Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming season now!

VIDEO: Jason Momoa Stars in SLUMBERLAND Film Trailer


Netflix has released the trailer for Slumberland. The new film stars Jason Momoa, Marlow Barkley, Chris O’Dowd, Kyle Chandler, Weruche Opia, India de Beaufort, and Humberly González. Slumberland is directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire & Mockingjay). Watch the new video trailer now!

CONSTELLATIONS Will Be Available To Watch Online For Four Weeks Only


After winning two Olivier Awards - for Best Revival, and Best Actress in a Play for Sheila Atim, the Donmar Warehouse today announces that the on demand streaming of the critically acclaimed revival of Nick Payne's Constellations will be available for an additional four weeks until 25 May.

Rita Moreno, Alan Cumming & More Join Netflix's Animated MY FATHER'S DRAGON Film


The film stars Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Golshifteh Farahani, Dianne Wiest, Rita Moreno, Chris O’Dowd, Judy Greer, Alan Cumming, Yara Shahidi, Jackie Earle Haley, Mary Kay Place, Leighton Meester, Spence Moore II, Adam Brody, Charlyne Yi, Maggie Lincoln, Jack Smith with Whoopi Goldberg and Ian McShane.

Comedy Series TEN PERCENT to Premiere on Sundance Now and AMC+


Sundance Now is set to release the first season of the upcoming original comedy series Ten Percent. The show's two-episode premiere is set for Friday, April 29 on Sundance Now and AMC+. An encore airing of the first episode will debut linearly on BBC AMERICA Sunday, May 1 with one episode weekly thereafter. 

Helen Mirren, Hugh Jackman & More to Guest Star on HUMAN RESOURCES


The new guests include Helen Mirren as renowned Shame Wizard Rita St. Swithens, Hugh Jackman as Dante the seductive Addiction Angel, Lupita Nyong’o as Asha the Shame Wizard, Chris O'Dowd as Flanny the Lovebug, and Harvey Guillen as Jose the Spider Receptionist. New humans include Janelle Monáe, Ali Wong, and more. Plus, watch the new trailer!

Tony-Winning Producer Jennifer Isaacson Joins Broadway Licensing as New Director of Amateur Play Licensing


Two-time Tony Award-winning producer Jennifer Isaacson has joined Broadway Licensing as the new Director of Amateur Play Licensing. Jennifer Isaacson will oversee all amateur licensing for the Playscripts and DPS imprints under the parent company of Broadway Licensing.

Nick Payne's CONSTELLATIONS Will Be Available To Watch Online This Autumn


All four productions - starring Sheila Atim and Ivanno Jeremiah, Peter Capaldi and Zoë Wanamaker, Omari Douglas and Russell Tovey, and Anna Maxwell Martin and Chris O'Dowd, have been filmed, so audiences worldwide can enjoy this production Find out how to watch.

Photos: First Look at Anna Maxwell Martin and Chris O'Dowd in CONSTELLATIONS


In an innovative producing model, devised in response to the pandemic, four brand new casts will take turns to journey through the multiverse exploring the infinite possibilities of a relationship; each refracting the play afresh.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Intro To 2021-22 Producer Development And Mentorship Program


Theater Resources Unlimited will host a free meet-and-greet info session about their Producer Development and Mentorship Program on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6pm ET. TRU is The only theater production program to offer in-depth instruction from accomplished producers at an affordable price.

Photo Flash: First Look at Zoe Wanamaker and Peter Capaldi in CONSTELLATIONS


This summer Nick Payne's beautiful and heartbreaking romance Constellations is revived in the West End with a twist: four different casts take turns to journey through the multiverse exploring the infinite possibilities of a relationship; each refracting the play afresh.

Chris O'Dowd FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Chris O'Dowd been in?

Chris O'Dowd has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Chris O'Dowd been in?

Chris O'Dowd has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Chris O'Dowd's first West End show?

Chris O'Dowd's first West End show was Constellations which opened in 2021

What awards has Chris O'Dowd been nominated for?

Chris O'Dowd has been nominated for several awards for his performance in "Of Mice and Men," including Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Chris O'Dowd won?

Chris O'Dowd won the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in Of Mice and Men.

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