Richard Gadd

Actor, Comedian, Writer

Scottish Scotland

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Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Comedian, Writer
NationalityScottish
Date of Birth11/05/1989
Age36 years
BirthplaceScotland

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SummaryScottish 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.

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityUniversity of Glasgow - English Literature and Theater Studies
Drama SchoolOxford School of Drama (2012)

Personal Life

BackgroundGrew 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.

Career

Early WorkStand-up comedy performances in the 2010s with dark humor and theatrical elements
Breakthrough2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Monkey See Monkey Do won Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Comedy Show
Notable Shows
  • Baby Reindeer (2019 Edinburgh Fringe, later Netflix 2024)
  • Monkey See Monkey Do (2016)
  • Waiting for Gaddot (2015)
  • Breaking Gadd (2014)
  • Cheese & Crack Whores (2013)
Television Work
  • Baby Reindeer (Netflix, 2024) - writer, creator, star
  • Sex Education (Netflix, 2019-2023) - writer
  • Against the Law (BBC2, 2017) - actor
  • Wedding Season (Disney+, 2022) - actor
  • Code 404 (Sky) - actor
  • One Normal Night (Sky and Showtime) - actor
  • The Last Leg (Channel 4) - writer and correspondent
  • Ultimate Worrier (Dave) - writer
Upcoming
  • Lions (BBC drama)
  • Half Man (2026) - lead role, writer and creator

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)
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