Adam Kay, 1980
Writers · June 12, 1980
Adam Kay
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Adam Kay is 45 years old, born June 12, 1980 in United Kingdom · Gemini.
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About
Adam Kay turned his medical memoir into a multi-platform comedy empire. Born in the UK in 1980, Kay authored This Is Going to Hurt (2017), a sharp chronicle of his years as a doctor. He adapted the book into a TV series and wrote for shows including Crims, Mrs. Brown's Boys, and Mitchell and Webb. A Gemini, Kay balances comedy writing with stand-up and YouTube.
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Biography
Adam Kay is a British TV writer, author, and former physician born on 12 June 1980. He authored the memoir This Is Going to Hurt (2017), which documented his experience working as a doctor. The memoir's success led to a television adaptation under the same title, which Kay also wrote. His TV writing credits span multiple genres: Crims, Mrs. Brown's Boys, and the sketch show Mitchell and Webb. Beyond scripting, Kay works as a comedian and maintains a YouTube presence, diversifying his comedy practice across platforms. As a Gemini born in June, Kay embodies the sign's communicative versatility—moving fluidly between memoir, television, stand-up, and digital content. His life-path number 9 suggests a humanistic arc: the transition from medicine to storytelling reflects a broader commitment to documenting and healing through narrative. He holds British citizenship.
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Before Fame
Kay trained and worked as a doctor before transitioning to writing and comedy. His medical career formed the foundation for his breakthrough memoir This Is Going to Hurt, which transformed his professional experience into a widely recognized cultural work.
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Trivia
- Kay's memoir This Is Going to Hurt was published in 2017 and became the basis for both a television series and his broader comedy career.
- His television writing credits include both drama adaptations (This Is Going to Hurt) and established sketch/comedy shows (Mitchell and Webb).
- Kay works across multiple media formats—memoir, television, stand-up comedy, and YouTube—making him a cross-platform entertainer.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Adam Kay often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Adam Kay?
- Adam Kay is 45 years old (born June 12, 1980).
- When is Adam Kay's birthday?
- Adam Kay was born on June 12, 1980.
- What is Adam Kay's zodiac sign?
- Adam Kay is a Gemini, born June 12, 1980.
- What is Adam Kay's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Adam Kay was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Adam Kay from?
- Adam Kay is from United Kingdom.
- What does Adam Kay do?
- Adam Kay is a writer.
- Is Adam Kay still alive?
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