Is Chris O'Dowd Jewish?

Chris O'Dowd is an Irish actor and comedian, best known for his role as Roy Trenneman in the Channel 4 television series "The IT Crowd". He has also appeared in films such as "Bridesmaids" and "The Sapphires".

Chris O'Dowd was born on October 9, 1979, in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland. He attended the University College Dublin, where he studied politics and sociology before pursuing a career in acting.

Chris O'Dowd married British writer and TV presenter Dawn Porter in 2012. The couple has two children together. They split their time between homes in London and Los Angeles.

Chris O'Dowd gained fame through his role in "The IT Crowd". He has since appeared in successful films like "Bridesmaids", "The Sapphires", and "Calvary". He has also been involved in various theatre productions and has worked as a writer.

Chris O'Dowd has received several awards and nominations, including a nomination for a Tony Award for his role in the Broadway play "Of Mice and Men". He also won an Irish Film & Television Award for his performance in "The Sapphires".

As of the current date, there are no widely known scandals associated with Chris O'Dowd.

In addition to his acting, Chris O'Dowd co-wrote and starred in the Sky 1 television series "Moone Boy", which won an International Emmy Award for Best Comedy.