Randy McDowell is a multi-talented individual who has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry. As an actor, he gained recognition for his breakout role as Gene Smith in the Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe award-winning miniseries Elvis. This series, which was part of CBS/Showtime's largest marketing campaign at the time, reached an impressive audience of over 30 million viewers.
McDowell's film credits are equally impressive, with notable appearances in the blockbuster indie hit I Can Only Imagine, which ranked as the #3 music biopic of all time and the #6 faith-based film in history. He has also starred in the comedy Mom's Night Out and the feature film Dance of the Dead, which gained international acclaim and won numerous awards.
In addition to his film work, McDowell has made notable appearances on television, including The Tonight Show, Justified, and David Spade's hidden camera prank show Fameless. He has also starred in the American sitcom parody Two Unvergleichliche Familien, a major German campaign for Check24 that was seen by hundreds of millions of Europeans during its run.
As a brand ambassador, McDowell has starred in over 100 commercials, serving as a spokesperson for major national brands. One of his most notable commercials is the FedEx commercial Moon Office, which ranked as one of the top Super Bowl commercials of all time and was viewed by over 95 million people worldwide.
Beyond his on-screen work, McDowell has a strong background in comedy. He toured for eight years with comedian Dale Williams as part of the comedy duo N2O, performing across the U.S., Europe, and on television. Their show blended sketch comedy with short films in a multimedia showcase.
In addition to his work in entertainment, McDowell has also made a significant impact in the film festival circuit. He founded and directed The DiXiE FiLM FeSTiVaL in Atlanta, Georgia, for a decade, turning it into a globally recognized premier film festival. The festival welcomed Emmy Award-winning directors, Oscar-nominated films, and honored screen legends such as Brian Dennehy, James Best, and Andy Griffith with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. He later founded and executive directed the Prince Edward Island International Film Festival in Charlottetown, Canada, a Gemini-qualifying festival at the time.
McDowell has also founded 77 Entertainment, a production company focusing on feature film development and production. His passion for creativity has shaped the company into a collaborative space where emerging screenwriters can develop original film and television projects, continuing his lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
