Allen Leech sheds his Downton Abbey tuxedo for a more casual look to celebrate Ireland Week in Hollywood with Bridesmaids actor Chris O'Dowd
Ireland Week in Los Angeles brought some stars from across the pond together.
Allen Leech from Downton Abbey stopped by the kickoff even over the weekend at the Barnsdall Theatre in Hollywood.
The actor left his standard dapper suits from his hit TV series at home as he focused on a much more casual look.
Here to have fun: Ireland Week in Los Angeles brought some stars from across the pond together. Allen Leech from Downton Abbey stopped by the kickoff even over the weekend at the Barnsdall Theatre in Hollywood
On set: On his series Downton Abbey he often wears dapper tuxedos
The gang is all here: Leech plays Tom Branson on Downton Abbey opposite Elizabeth McGovern Cora Crawley and Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Talbot
Leech plays Tom Branson on Downton Abbey opposite Elizabeth McGovern Cora Crawley and Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Talbot.
This historical drama follows the lives of the Crawley family and their servants in the family's Edwardian country house. The programme begins with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic.
Allen also played Freddie Mercury's personal manager and boyfriend Paul Prenter in the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) with Rami Malek.
Busy boy: Allen also played Freddie Mercury's personal manager and boyfriend Paul Prenter in the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) with Rami Malek
In February 2018, Leech announced his engagement to actress Jessica Blair Herman; they wed in January in Solvang, California.
In September they announced that they were expecting their first child.
Also there was Richard Flood from Grey's Anatomy and Tim Murphy from Sons of Anarchy.
In addition, Irish musician Niall 'Bressie' Breslin presented a live version of his hit podcast, 'Where's My Mind?' with special guest Chris O'Dowd.
Thumb's up: Also there was Tim Murphy from Sons of Anarchy.
Standing tall and proud: Here is Eoin Macken in a blue shirt and black jeans
IrelandWeek's annual cultural celebration included live music, theater, visual arts, film, TV, sports and animation in Los Angeles, November 1 through 9.
IrelandWeek event patrons include Colin Farrell, Angelica Huston, Chris O'Dowd, Fionnula Flanagan and Roma Downey.
'I'm deeply honored to become a patron of IrelandWeek in Los Angeles. Connecting the country I'm from with the city I call home now, through arts, culture and business that Irelandweek is doing so effortlessly is something I can easily get on board with and offer my wholehearted support,' said Irishman and Angeleno Colin Farrell.
With a pal: IrelandWeek event patrons include Colin Farrell, Angelica Huston, Chris O'Dowd (pictured) Fionnula Flanagan and Roma Downey
IrelandWeek Co-Founder Deirdre O'Neill-Machin explains, 'IrelandWeek has emerged as a perfect platform to showcase and promote the wealth and breadth of Irish creative talent and innovation on the international stage.
'With sold out events the last two years, IrelandWeek has continued to build upon its success, and we're thrilled to return and celebrate in the city of LA.'
Celebrating the close cultural, trade, entertainment, and economic ties between Ireland and Los Angeles, IrelandWeek featured a series of educational and cultural activities, including live music and theatre, visual arts, film, TV, sports and animation offerings.
Good member: 'I'm deeply honored to become a patron of IrelandWeek in Los Angeles. Connecting the country I'm from with the city I call home now, through arts, culture and business that Irelandweek is doing so effortlessly is something I can easily get on board with and offer my wholehearted support,' said Irishman and Angeleno Colin Farrell. Seen in March
IrelandCon, the flagship conference which has sold out the last two years and attracted city and government officials, and industry leaders in tech, trade, and entertainment.
IrelandCon presented a series of panel discussions covering a range of topics such as Brexit, Ireland's tech innovation and rise in successful start-ups, the country's strong tax incentives for film productions, and its economic boom which has fueled major corporate investment from around the world. For more information please visit www.irelandweek.com.
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