A socially inept IT technician working in a cluttered basement. He relies on unconventional methods like ignoring phones and playing tape recordings of stock IT advice. He is widely ignored or dismissed as a loser by corporate staff despite their dependence on him, and typically wears different geek-themed T-shirts.
The owner of the Deerfield general store where the mysterious machine appears. He becomes the focal point of the town's curiosity as residents seek their 'Life Potential,' forcing him to navigate the chaos and confront his own abandoned dreams.
Background character.
A mob enforcer for a Nevada crime syndicate who dreams of leaving the criminal world to become a film producer. He partners with struggling producer Rick Moreweather and uses mob money to finance a movie, while trying to protect his family.
Jake's concerned father who accompanies him to the UK to investigate the children's home and find closure after Abe's death. He closely monitors Jake's activities and struggles to cope with his son's peculiar discoveries and dangerous adventures.
Finn's Dad is Finn’s father and one of his main guides to the world. He welcomes Finn, explains the family’s home, encourages thoughtful questions, and later comforts Finn when the size of Earth makes him feel lost. He uses the North Star to show Finn how people can begin finding their way home.
College teacher and Annie's long-term boyfriend. He is a devoted, obsessive fan of Tucker Crowe. After cheating with a colleague named Gina, he loses Annie. His unwavering fandom and eventual confrontation with Crowe highlight his inability to move on, ending in his solitary persistence on his fan website.
An aspiring Leafman snail who shares the royal pod with Mub. He travels with the group, gets captured by Mandrake, and plays a minor role in the journey to protect the pod.
A calm husband to Leslie. Part of the friend group whose marriage faces strain after becoming parents. He and Leslie provide a backdrop of traditional family life that contrasts with Jason and Julie's experimental co-parenting arrangement.
A wealthy poker player obsessed with Molly. He secretly works as an FBI informant and ultimately exposes her gambling operations to federal agents, directly leading to her arrest and asset seizure.
Postman Joseph Roulin is Armand’s father and a former correspondent of Vincent. Troubled by the suspicious circumstances of Vincent’s death, he asks Armand to deliver the final letter to Theo. After Armand returns home, Roulin receives news from Theo’s widow confirming that the letter reached its destination.
Voice actor providing lines for an animated coachman in Jolly Holiday.
Chris O'Dowd has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Mary Poppins with 1 titles. Signature works include The IT Crowd, The Big Door Prize, Get Shorty. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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