Happy birthday! Chris O'Dowd turns 47 today
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Chris O'Dowd is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor Chris O'Dowd (The IT Crowd, Bridesmaids, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
O'Dowd, a cultural icon
Born Christopher O'Dowd in Boyle on October 9, 1979, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Irish history. O'Dowd's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Chris hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Chris O'Dowd as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.
Happy Birthday, Chris, you're the best!
Chris O'Dowd career in pictures
The IT Crowd (2006 - 2013)
This Is 40 (2012)
Friends with Kids (2011)
Bridesmaids (2011)
Gulliver's Travels (2010)
The Boat That Rocked (2009)
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
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