Charlie McDowell Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Wife, Instagram

Charles Malcolm McDowell, famously known as Charlie McDowell, is an American-British film director and screenwriter.

He is recognized for directing and writing films like The One I Love (2014), The Discovery (2017), and Windfall (2022). McDowell has also directed episodes for TV series such as Silicon Valley, Dear White People, and Legion.

Profile

• Full Name: Charles Malcolm McDowell
• Stage Name: Charlie McDowell
• Born: July 10, 1983
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.8m
• Parents: Malcolm McDowell ,Mary Steenburgen.
• Siblings: Lilly McDowell, Finnian Anderson McDowell, Beckett McDowell
• Spouse: Lily Collins
• Children: Tove Jane McDowell
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life And Education

Charles Malcolm McDowell was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 10, 1983.

He is the son of renowned actors Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen. He grew up with three siblings: Lilly McDowell, Finnian Anderson McDowell, and Beckett McDowell.

He pursued film directing at the AFI Conservatory, a highly regarded graduate film school in Los Angeles.

Ethnically, he has both American and British heritage. His religious beliefs have not been publicly disclosed.

Career

Charlie McDowell launched his filmmaking career through short films and music videos, gradually honing his craft before achieving a breakthrough with his feature directorial debut, The One I Love (2014).

The romantic thriller, starring Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned widespread critical praise for its inventive storytelling and psychological depth.

This success solidified McDowell’s reputation as a fresh and innovative voice in independent cinema. He built on this momentum with The Discovery (2017), a science fiction drama starring Rooney Mara, Jason Segel, and Robert Redford, which was acquired by Netflix and released globally.

In addition to his film work, McDowell expanded into television, directing episodes of critically acclaimed series such as Silicon Valley, Dear White People, and Legion.

He played a more substantial role in Showtime’s On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019), directing both the pilot and finale while serving as executive producer.

Demonstrating his interest in literary adaptation, McDowell announced his involvement in a limited series based on Don DeLillo’s novel Zero K, partnering with high-profile producers Noah Hawley and Scott Rudin for FX.

McDowell continued to diversify his creative portfolio with Windfall (2022), a minimalist Netflix thriller, and began production on Gilded Rage, a true-crime drama centered on the murder of financier Thomas Gilbert Sr., featuring a cast including Bill Skarsgård, Christoph Waltz, and Lily Collins.

Outside of directing, he gained a following for his humorous and self-deprecating Twitter persona, leading to his book Dear Girls Above Me publication in 2013.

This project further highlighted his range as a storyteller, bridging screenwriting with comedic non-fiction.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @charliemcdowell
• Twitter handle: @charliemcdowell

Personal Life

Charlie McDowell is married to actress Lily Collins. The couple tied the knot on September 4, 2021, in a private ceremony that reflected their shared love of nature and simplicity.

In January 2025, they joyfully welcomed their first child, a daughter named Tove Jane McDowell, born via surrogacy.

Net Worth

Charlie McDowell’s estimated net worth is approximately $4 million, which he has earned mainly through his career as a film director, screenwriter, and producer.