Dawn O’Porter

Writer, television presenter, director

British Alexandria, Scotland, UK Aquarius

Quick Info

ProfessionWriter, television presenter, director
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth23/01/1979
Age47 years
BirthplaceAlexandria, Scotland, UK
Zodiac SignAquarius

Latest News about Dawn O’Porter

01/06/2026

Her memoir Hungry Eyes: A Memoir of Appetite, Ambition and the Odd Bag of Wotsits for Dinner was published in hardback by HarperCollins in June 2026. The book covers her relationship with food, ambition and personal life.

06/02/2026

Dawn O'Porter joined Classic FM in January 2026 to host a four-part series called Classical Love Themes. The programme launched on Friday 6 February 2026 and explored classical music inspired by love, from romance to friendship and family.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDawn O'Porter
Known For
  • Paper Aeroplanes
  • Torn
  • Skins

Educational Qualification(s)

School/CollegeLiverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseChris O'Dowd (m. 2012)
Children2

Relationships & More

Married On26/08/2012

Career

Occupation
  • Writer
  • Actress
  • Television presenter
  • Director
  • Radio presenter
Debut BookDiaries of an Internet Lover (2006)
Current Radio ShowSaturday afternoons on Classic FM

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hotpatooties/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/hotpatooties

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Scotland and raised in Guernsey.
2. Studied drama at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
3. Has worked in television and publishing.

Also born on 23 January

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