Richard Gadd

Richard Gadd is a Scottish comedian and writer known for his unique blend of humor and introspective storytelling. He gained significant attention for his solo shows, which often explore complex themes such as mental health and personal trauma. Gadd's work has not only earned him critical acclaim but also sparked conversations about the boundaries between comedy and serious topics. His recent show, 'Baby Reindeer,' highlights his experiences with stalking, further demonstrating his ability to weave personal narratives into compelling performance art.

Born on Jan 01, 1986 (39 years old)

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United Kingdom: Richard Gadd is mentioned as a best actor nominee in the Bafta TV special. 6

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The Guardian: ‘We have so many talented black British actors who had to leave in order to work’: Sharon D Clarke on typecasting, industry tensions, and the truthfulness of Mr Loverman | Baftas

United Kingdom: Richard Gadd has gone from niche Scottish comedian to global megastar, thanks to the viral success of his autobiographical miniseries Baby Reindeer. 9

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The Guardian: ‘At times, the pressure was intolerable’: Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd on paranoia, portraying abuse and the madness of sudden fame | Baftas

United Kingdom: Richard Gadd is nominated for his performance in Baby Reindeer. 8

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BBC: Baby Reindeer and Mr Bates vs the Post Office to go head to head

United Kingdom: Richard Gadd is nominated for best actor at the Bafta Television Awards. 8

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The Guardian: Billie Piper on toxic masculinity, raising teens, and playing complex characters: ‘I’ve been a woman on the edge – I’m not afraid of it!’ | Baftas

United Kingdom: Richard Gadd is a best actor nominee at the Bafta Television Awards featured alongside David Tennant. 8

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The Guardian: David Tennant on sex scenes, Doctor Who and his run-in with Kemi Badenoch: ‘The trans debate has become unnecessarily cruel’ | Baftas

United Kingdom: Richard Gadd is nominated for best actor at the Bafta Television Awards. 7

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The Guardian: ‘There’s a battle going on for the soul of America’: actor Lennie James on political turmoil, zombie terrors and being a black Brit in the US | Baftas

United Kingdom: Richard Gadd is one of the best actor nominees at the Bafta Television Awards. 8

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The Guardian: Marisa Abela on consent, cancelled shows and playing Industry’s troubled heroine: ‘Thank God I’m not as cold-hearted as Yasmin’ | Baftas

United Kingdom: Richard Gadd is nominated for best actor and is also the show's creator. 9

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BBC: Baby Reindeer leads TV Bafta nominations

Ireland: Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer received the most nominations, including a leading actor nod for his role as Donny Dunn. 9

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Lola Petticrew, Graham Norton, Nicola Coughlan among Irish nominated – The Irish Times

United Kingdom: Richard Gadd's TV adaptation of his solo stage show, Baby Reindeer, started a loud conversation. 6

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The Guardian: Adolescence, the backlash: the nightmare of making hit TV in terrifying times | Adolescence