O’Dowd vocalises his secret to Hollywood success

Ireland’s hottest actor Chris O’Dowd has cred-ited his broad Midlands accent with turning him into box office gold.

The 33-year-old star, who is on his honeymoon in New Orleans, said he was amused that female fans warmed to his distinctive brogue in his role as Irish officer Nathan Rhodes in the smash hit Bridesmaids.

But the star said he was tickled to be using his own accent in blockbuster movies as he was always teased about his Roscommon accent in university.