Chris O'Dowd

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Summary

Chris O’Dowd is an Irish actor, comedian, and writer known for The IT Crowd, Bridesmaids, and the semi-autobiographical sitcom Moone Boy, which he co-created. His screen work often centers on comedy, family, and small-town life. He publicly supported marriage equality in Ireland’s 2015 referendum and joined a recurring Gaza solidarity protest in his hometown in 2024, criticizing governments’ response to the conflict. In 2025, he defended Graham Linehan’s return to comedy writing amid controversy over Linehan’s views on transgender people.