Brett Gelman, 1976
Writers · October 6, 1976
Brett Gelman
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Brett Gelman is 49 years old, born October 6, 1976 in United States · Libra.
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About
Brett Gelman built a comedy career through Adult Swim shows before becoming the anxious dad Murray Bauman in Netflix's Stranger Things and Martin in BBC's Fleabag. Born October 6, 1976, in the US, the actor-screenwriter started as a stand-up in the 2000s. His Libra energy channels deadpan awkwardness—a signature that cuts across horror, comedy, and prestige drama.
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Biography
Brett Gelman is an American actor and screenwriter born October 6, 1976. He rose to prominence in the late 2010s for two major roles: Murray Bauman, the nervous father in Netflix's Stranger Things, and Martin in the BBC comedy Fleabag. His career trajectory began in stand-up comedy during the 2000s, with notable work on Adult Swim's Eagleheart and comedy specials released in 2014 and 2015. He has also appeared in NBC's Go On, Comedy Central's Another Period, FX's Married, and the crime drama Camping. As a voice actor, Gelman has lent his talents to Jeff & Some Aliens, TripTank, I Heart Arlo, Inside Job on Netflix, and starred in the Apple TV+ series Lady in the Lake. A Libra born in October, Gelman's comedic sensibility gravitates toward awkwardness and vulnerability. His work as both actor and screenwriter spans genre and tone—from horror-supernatural to prestige comedy—establishing him as a character player comfortable in ensemble and supporting roles.
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Before Fame
Brett Gelman began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 2000s, gaining traction in the comedy circuit before his break into television. His early TV work centered on Adult Swim, where he built a reputation for comedic timing on shows like Eagleheart. He released comedy specials in 2014 and 2015, establishing himself within the alternative comedy ecosystem before transitioning to scripted television.
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Trivia
- He is best known for playing Murray Bauman, the Soviet scientist trapped in Hawkins, Indiana, in Netflix's Stranger Things.
- Gelman played Martin, a recurring character in the BBC comedy Fleabag, alongside Phoebe Waller-Bridge's ensemble.
- He has worked across multiple networks and genres—Adult Swim, NBC, Comedy Central, FX, and Apple TV+—as both actor and voice performer.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Brett Gelman gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
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Frequently asked
- How old is Brett Gelman?
- Brett Gelman is 49 years old (born October 6, 1976).
- When is Brett Gelman's birthday?
- Brett Gelman was born on October 6, 1976.
- What is Brett Gelman's zodiac sign?
- Brett Gelman is a Libra, born October 6, 1976.
- What is Brett Gelman's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Brett Gelman was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Brett Gelman from?
- Brett Gelman is from United States.
- What does Brett Gelman do?
- Brett Gelman is a writer.
- Is Brett Gelman still alive?
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