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 |
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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. |
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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) |