The actor Chris O’Dowd He was born on October 9, 1979 in the town of Boyle in Ireland. His mother is a psychotherapist and his father, a graphic designer.
After finishing high school, he attended University College Dublin to study sociology and politics, but did not finish his degree due to his lack of interest in the subject. During his years there, he contributed to The University Observer and was an active member of UCD Dramsoc and the Historical and Literary Society. He subsequently attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Chris is recognized in the UK for his appearances in popular local television shows such as “The Clinic“, where he performed between 2003 and 2005, or”The computer engineers“who starred in between 2006 and 2010. His credits also include the series”Roman’s empire“,”FM“,”Little Crackers” Y “The Crimson Petal and the White“.
His film debut came in the British drama “Conspiracy of Silence“, in 2003. Then he acted in some English films like”Vera Drake’s Secret“,”festival” or “Hotel Very Welcome“.
In 2008 he got a small role in the romantic comedy “New York for beginners“, continuing his career in”Covert Radio“(2009),”Dinner for Schmucks“(2010),”Gulliver’s Travels“(2010),”My best friend’s Wedding“(2011),”Friends with Kids“(2011) and”The Sapphires“(2012).
Among his latest works, not yet released, O’Dowd has starred in the comedy “Hippie Hippie Shake“Along with Cillian Murphy and Sienna Miller; also, with Jason Segel, Megan Fox and Paul Rudd he headed the cast of”This is 40“; and, for 2013, the premiere of”Calvary“Dramatic comedy starring him, supported by actors Brendan Gleeson and Aidan Gillen.
In his personal life, Chris He is engaged to Scottish producer Dawn Porter.