Chris O'Dowd used to get tortured by his sisters - The Russell Howard Hour

Russell sits down to chat with the star of Bridesmaids, The I.T Crowd and Moone Boy Chris O'Dowd about spending Christmas with the family, his role on Get Shorty and his charity work for Choose Love.
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[@ghoulage]

I saw Chris O'Dowd and immediately thought 'huh, James Acaster has that shirt' and I just wish I knew different things.

[@PinkiePie7hpdw]

ive never felt more seen by a youtube comment

[@TheNormExperience]

You see, and here I am jealous of your Godlike knowledge your absolute legend.

[@artvid-1915]

Omg yeah!

[@nyahchamberlain]

An Irish actor, Andrew Scott (Moriarty) also wore that shirt on the one show I do believe, clearly it’s a very popular shirt lol

[@ghoulage]

@@nyahchamberlain the holy trinity is finally complete

[@gregbrogan9061]

O'Down really does have a great face - it's goofy, cute, handsome, rugged, kind, endearing... really fits him. lol

[@anshulkumawat8174]

How old are your kids? = I have never thought to ask. Best response to that question

[@patrickjosepthlavelle5835]

Russell is a wallopin' good interviewer. No interruptions, good question flow, interesting directions and no interrupting. Maith an buachail!

[@RNS_Aurelius]

A lot of hosts like Piers Morgan and Jonathan Ross are egotistical and only interview people because they know the person's popular and will bring in the views. It's clear Russel is genuinely interested in everyone.

[@LisaWatsonFilm]

His accent gets thicker when he sings and I love that so much. And so continues my crush on Chris O'Dowd.

[@Justin-Theobald]

"I survived the fire at sea parks."

[@melissaday]

Sea parks? Sea parks?

[@alphadragon7645]

Ohh f*ck off

[@notmagicok7612]

it crowd

[@crumblestheclown]

IT Crowd

[@GGMCUKAGAIN]

But a fire...at sea parks?

[@Snowshowslow]

"So like a really short slideshow" Hahaha, I love how deadpan he is.

[@TheNOGGS]

Snowshowslow his wife is very funny as well. I envy what a laugh they must have in their relationship.

[@Snowshowslow]

AE Fan Who is his wife? :-)

[@TheNOGGS]

Snowshowslow Dawn Porter although she changed it to O’Porter when they married. She’s a TV Presenter and author.

[@happycamper4315]

Massively disappointed to find Chris isn't rascally drunk for this. Sky must have a badly stocked green room.

[@francisblincoe1315]

I just spat out my tea reading that and remembering The Last Leg interview 😂

[@fullautumnmoon]

He was so much funnier there.

[@angelcannon922]

instaBlaster...

[@ashleighg.3366]

@@francisblincoe1315 and talking about his dog peeing on a bansky and calling that art was just glorious!

[@camerontilley2756]

Anyone see him pissed on the last leg

[@ABananaJenson]

Cameron Tilley me!

[@CL-02]

Best episode they have done

[@Mubashir_AK]

Yes!

[@rosalie5486]

fucking hilarious

[@matth2681]

I see you there Cameron

[@gazeunderthesunmusic]

Chris o dowd is a legend I absolutely love the I.T Crowd

[@paridasnapesnapesnape5584]

5:35 *oH* Russell coming up with these super thoughtful gifts just hurt my heart 😂😭 v precious

[@charlie9901]

Great interview, Russell. Most American late night hosts in America could learn from you on how to do a proper interview ... you let your guest talk, ! Thank you.

[@fluffypenguinbabe]

I didn't think I could love Chris more, but this was great 🤣

[@user-df2kg4cd8r]

You can just tell Russell really respects Chris. 😁

[@kafalotofeao462]

There's not enough content in the world to satisfy my need for more Chris O'Dowd 🥺❤️

[@a697ag]

I love this guy! Watched "The Starling" a couple of weeks ago and he made me cry. Bastard!

[@james-r]

“A really short slideshow” LOL 5:35 I genuinely had a full mouthful of tea and chocked myself, debating whether to spit it out or fight my natural reflexes and swallow

[@GrainneMhaol]

"... and I walked out the door." That's a great trick, I plan on using it a lot if I ever have kids.

[@RIXRADvidz]

struggling to find a place to live, my mom had that problem, but she didn't try to shield us from the problem. she sat us down and explained quite plainly and exactly what had happened and what was happening and what the goal was for the situation. we were young but it involved us in the process and helped later in life when adversity rose again.

[@davidottley2739]

I love that. Thank you for sharing your experience. Your mom was wise to handle the situation like that.

[@Pellefication]

I loved him in 'The Sapphires'. Huge underrated movie!

[@wendydarling5790]

I'm always a sucker for an Irishman, but a singing Irishman makes me weak in the knees. Apparently. 😳

[@rrbaggett7]

Ditto! I know it's a pathetically sappy hacky American film riddled with stereotypes, but "P.S.I Love You" made me want to immigrate.

[@spookym123]

Watching and listening to Chris O'Dowd is happy therapy for me.

[@NewMessage]

Christmas with in-laws just means you get one extra present when they finally leave.

[@the_yellowbacon9120]

Everything that both of them say sounds so sarcastic and it’s hilarious

[@alial-timimy7917]

Have you noticed when Russell opens his face, he looks like the creepy cat from Alice in Wonderland

[@abbie1200]

Doesn’t James Acaster have that shirt?

[@Echeesey1]

You are such a stalker

[@theawesomeran7779]

I now want O'dowd to do a Pogues doc

[@janemorrow6672]

TheAwesome Ran Yes, yes. Somebody please make that happen!

[@DebDavis1]

Lovely singing voice. I had no idea.

[@twelvesmylimit]

Love the Xmas card from the cat! 😂

[@emilyharwood89]

Before I watch this I will say that if Russell doesn't mention the infamous drunk Last Leg appearance I'm gonna be fuming. EDIT: I'm fuming.

[@isakisak4692]

Why would he though?

[@harryturner8701]

Something to read; divorce papers Something that fits in a matchbox; his wedding ring

[@BramblewoodCrafts]

So glad to see this interview. Changes my opinion of Chris after his drunken last leg appearance. Great to hear he does great charity work mate.

[@phoenixj5279]

Brilliant interview love it

[@destinitra]

Theres actually 63000 people in Guernsey but oh well. And he was just casually strolling down the high street xD

[@martynnotman3467]

Its always best to get Chris hammered first Russell.. best tv ever..

[@KarlaJTanner]

I love this man!

[@MissBlueEyeliner]

“Ahhhh sure she’s a lovely girl, I’ve great time for her.” - said every Irish person ever after talking shit or about to talk shit about someone 😂

[@ebonybradley6828]

Oh Chris, so wholesome

[@potato-cc7249]

how enjoyable to have my favorite guys in the same scene

[@margaretforsey7763]

I love how he snort laughs!

[@quietreason9667]

Contributed. Love this guy

[@debadev2179]

He is a legend

[@natmachine1]

OMG! Besides fenomenal acting, you can sing! Love you even more!!!

[@squarebar]

Natalija Novak phenomenal

[@peachteaxit]

MY TWO FAVOURITE PEOPLE 😭😍

[@flala2261]

Andrew Scott has that same *shirt* 👔 as Chris O’Dowd ☘️

[@greenwhatevers6263]

i have been watching the IT crowd recently xD

[@elizabethrivers3169]

chris o dowd singing 😍

[@lawrenceplays]

Two of my fav people

[@amyc617]

It crowd!❤️

[@user-wl4gz6fg3h]

HE IS AMAZING

[@bobby-tu2nh]

Disappointed they didn't talk about being pissed on the Last Leg.

[@superberniecat5042]

And this was probably recorded before the Last Leg anyway

[@eiveive]

rus should've mentioned the episode of the last leg where he rocked up pissed

[@bruhmoment860]

Sat here thinking, I recognise the voice , recognise the name THEN IT DAWNED ON ME; who else has the Roal Dahl story teller where he reads it

[@feralbluee]

knew i liked him. and now i know why. and, wow, can he sing - could even be one of the Pogues. 🎄🌺🌞

[@reecehayden7731]

I'dd buy his album

[@smithmcsmith9218]

Legend

[@mariacpastorperona]

What a lovely hilarious interview. Chris is such a joy, soo funny and super sweat!

[@kobybates4947]

2:59 that's called teamwork

[@bigmanlizard7326]

russell fancies him lol

[@quaints7898]

Damm he can sing

[@TheNOGGS]

Quaints Irish people are good singers 👌

[@quaints7898]

I had no idea 😂

[@chrishiggins9344]

I reckon Chris o'Dowd should release a cover of fairytale of new York

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

yes but who would do the other part? It being a duet and all... Plus, Shane's voice is so distinctive and almost inseparable from that song, and you'd want to do real justice to Kirsty MacColl's part - her death was such a loss, she was a real hero. Chris is a big Pogues fan - I wonder if maybe he'd respect the original too much to want to commit himself to a proper cover? Maybe he could be convinced for charity..

[@kalevala29]

oh, I pity the boy with three older sisters

[@Loki1815]

Lawrence : I kid you not but try 5 older sisters......

[@friedman01]

@@Loki1815 are you my uncle? 😜

[@fred._.9138]

Love u russle ur are best ill see u on ur tour soon

[@camlowe6612]

Hate to be this guy but it's Russell

[@anttibjorklund1869]

*you *Russell *you're -are- *the best *I'll *you *your

[@C0M0estas]

Watch Get Shorty. It's goooood

[@Spuds0the0Potato]

“Have you tried turning it off and on again”

[@megusta9268]

EPIC

[@ElGuapo4000]

Man can sing

[@beaddy101]

Roy finally made.

[@freebeerishere]

james acaster has that shirt too!

[@MrFTKILLA]

Constant adverts ruined it for me.. Such a shame

[@zoejay5469]

You’ve got a lovely face... Uhh

[@MrAnestito]

You should do one of these with a rapper

[@626F62]

Damn this was like 10 minutes long and there was six adverts! goddamn KZbins going to shit

[@zoejay5469]

I clicked so fast...

[@kattoneycliffe6715]

Love the chairs!

[@Mintberry_Crunch03]

Probably a window cleaner

[@albertwarren641]

Didn't mention the fact he was in the new Mary poppins returns.

[@olivernightingale25]

lil dicky in 10 years 😂 Like if u agree

[@ismithy147]

Now he’s torturing us with his comedy

[@dougstyles5091]

Miles!!!

[@TheTroystreet]

Oh my gosh my older brother and sister did the same thing expect the spitting. They would do it though until I cried from laughter.

[@duckydae]

The fact is nobody can dispute Chris for the lyrics, cause let’s face it nobody else knows them.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

I do. I don't think the old man says "Son" to the singer character in the original recording, so technically it was a wee bit off... but in the great tradition of folk, ballads etc. there are always variations so it's all good :-)

[@MultiHugobugo]

I love Chris, he's hilarious, but I had to watch 6 fucking ads during this video, which is a biiiiiit much tbh.... I did it for you Russell!

[@emmatorode6704]

Go Guernsey!!!

[@destinitra]

:D

[@Aslerixer]

Yey

[@elenaodonovan785]

Is there anything he can't do?!! 😍

[@connorwilliams6457]

Oh shit

[@harrietthomas4032]

My big sister, Emma used to tickle me... Now, if someone does that to me, I get violent... Did I just really say that?!

[@jess-rj7mm]

did... did he steal james acaster's shirt

[@dylanteasdale2744]

Big up Guernsey

[@deborahbyom929]

Lol

[@bobbyhood101]

Russell Howard is Chris O'dowd less stach and bit of scruff ! Lol

[@jennaenright1194]

What's the difference between "get shorty" and "barry?"

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

This question made me laugh because I really had to think about it for a second because they are very similar in premis. In Get Shorty, the mob is actually trying to get into the movie business as well, whereas only Barry is going into show business on that show.

[@nabzz7026]

Omg He's .... Aged

[@therickpound]

Standard prank...along with wedgies and Chinese burns..

[@kafalotofeao462]

he real sweet ain't he.

[@RIForg]

Really is too many adverts in this, hand to turn it off.

[@ElliePaget]

Really? I’ve never had any on Russell’s vids

[@ksuths]

Quick tip I heard of, and it works for some reason... If a video has too many ads for you, move the seek bar to the end of the video then restart. Presto.... Ads gone

[@bmogs1720]

Are you as tall as Stephen Merchant?

[@MrMcCue-on1gz]

The discription says "The I.T Crowd", but its really The IT Crowd. Please fix

[@fernthegreenfairy]

Mr McCue why does it matter... at all

[@tag665]

What do u mean plz fix 😂😂

[@z_peach_z9703]

this is one of those cases where you really love a certain movie character and can’t face that they’re not real. like no his name is not chris his name is roy.