Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Writer |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 11/05/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Wormit, Fife, Scotland, UK |
Latest News about Richard Gadd
30/04/2026
Richard Gadd discussed Baby Reindeer and Half Man in a 2026 NPR appearance, where he explained that the new series centers on two boys whose families become intertwined in 1980s Scotland. The interview framed Half Man as his next major creative project following the global breakthrough of Baby Reindeer.
21/04/2026
Richard Gadd promoted his 2026 series Half Man, describing a major physical transformation he underwent to prepare for the role. Coverage around the project also highlighted that he is returning to television as both creator and lead actor after the success of Baby Reindeer. The series was scheduled to reach audiences through HBO/BBC distribution in 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Scottish actor, comedian, and writer best known for creating and starring in the 2024 Netflix drama series Baby Reindeer, which was based on his one-man dark comedy show and his personal experience of being stalked. The series became the number 1 most-watched Netflix show globally the week of release. He won three Primetime Emmy Awards for writing, producing, and acting in the series, as well as a Peabody Award. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Glasgow - English Literature and Theater Studies |
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| Drama School | Oxford School of Drama (2012) |
Personal Life
| Background | Grew up in a small town in Scotland with a passion for performance and storytelling from an early age. Passionate about mental health and sexual abuse awareness. Richard is openly bisexual. |
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Career
| Early Work | Stand-up comedy performances in the 2010s with dark humor and theatrical elements |
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| Breakthrough | 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Monkey See Monkey Do won Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Comedy Show |
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| Upcoming |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mrrichardgadd/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Trained at Oxford School of Drama in 2012 | |
| 2. Initially struggled to find an audience in the comedy scene | |
| 3. His early work explored complex themes and dark humor with theatrical elements | |
| 4. Baby Reindeer was the number 1 most-watched Netflix show globally the week of release | |
| 5. Ambassador for the We Are Survivors organization | |
| 6. Featured on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Scotland | |
| 7. Screendaily Screen Star of Tomorrow (2024) | |
| 8. Jon Hamm's 'Biggest Fan' (stated at 2024 Emmys) |