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Chris O'Dowd
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In short · Acting since 1989, 5 decades active, 57 credits.
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Actor Joins Bill Burr and Chris O'Dowd in New Comedy
“Ruari Spooner, known for his role in the upcoming Harry Potter series, has joined the cast of the comedy film 'Bender.' The coming-of-age comedy is set to shoot in Ireland this summer. The film's cast includes Bill Burr, Chris O'Dowd, and Ruth Bradley from 'Slow Horses.' Spooner will be joined by newcomer Kitty Graham in the production. Details about the plot remain limited, but the film is described as a comedy centered on a coming-of-age story. Production is expected to continue through the summer months.”
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Michael Medico Joins Bill Burr's Comedy 'Bender' as Director
“Michael Medico, known for his work on 'Good Trouble,' has been announced as the new director for the comedy film 'Bender.' The coming-of-age project stars Bill Burr, Chris O'Dowd, and Ruth Bradley. Previously, Adam Bernstein was set to direct, but he has since exited the project, with no specific reasons provided. The film also welcomes Irish actress Geraldine Hughes, who has appeared in 'Rocky Balboa,' in a new role. 'Bender' was first reported on by Deadline last fall.”
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50 credits
The Sheep Detectives(2026)
Mopple (voice)
FilmP
National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air(2025)
Dermot
Film
Puffin Rock and the New Friends(2023)
Narrator
Film
The Big Door Prize(2023)
Dusty
TV
Slumberland(2022)
Philip
Film
My Father's Dragon(2022)
Kwan the Macaque (voice)
Film
The Starling(2021)
Jack Maynard
Film
National Theatre Live: Constellations(2021)
Roland
Film
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth(2020)
Finn's Dad
Film
State of the Union(2019)
Tom
TV
Juliet, Naked(2018)
Duncan Thomson
Film
The Cloverfield Paradox(2018)
Mundy
Film
Molly's Game(2018)
Douglas Downey
Film
Mary Poppins Returns(2018)
Shamus the Coachman (voice)
Film
Get Shorty(2017)
Miles Daly
TV
Love After Love(2017)
Nicholas
Film
The Incredible Jessica James(2017)
Boone
Film
Molly's Game(2017)
Douglas Downey
Film
Loving Vincent(2017)
Postman Joseph Roulin
Film
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children(2016)
Franklin Portman
Film
Mascots(2016)
Tommy 'Zook' Zucarello
Film
Puffin Rock(2015)
Narrator
TV
The Program(2015)
David Walsh
Film
Of Mice and Men(2014)
Lennie Small
Film
Calvary(2014)
Jack Brennan
Film
Cuban Fury(2014)
Drew
Film
St. Vincent(2014)
Brother Geraghty
Film
Monsters vs. Aliens(2013)
Dr. Cockroach
TV
Family Tree(2013)
Tom Chadwick
TV
Epic(2013)
Grub
Film
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- Loving Vincent: The Impossible DreamSelf · 2019
- Travel Man: 48 Hours in...Self - Guest (1 Episode) · 2015
- Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest (2 Episodes) · 2014
- The GetawaySelf · 2013
- FernSelf - Special Guest · 2011
- The Rob Brydon ShowSelf · 2010
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