Daniel O'Brien, 1986
Writers · January 6, 1986
Daniel O'Brien
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Daniel O'Brien is 40 years old, born January 6, 1986 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Daniel O'Brien turned absurdist comedy into Emmy-winning TV writing. Born in the US on January 6, 1986, he built a following as a humorist and author at Cracked.com before joining HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as a staff writer in August 2018. O'Brien co-wrote seven Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing on a Variety Series between 2019 and 2025. Capricorn energy: meticulous craft over flash.
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Biography
Daniel O'Brien, known as "DOB", is an American humorist, author, writer, actor, comedian and songwriter. Born January 6, 1986, in the US, he initially gained recognition as a contributor to Cracked.com, where he honed his comedic voice across multiple formats. In August 2018, O'Brien joined HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as a staff writer, a role that elevated his profile in prestige television comedy. As a senior writer on the show, O'Brien became part of the writing team that won seven Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing on a Variety Series from 2019 through 2025. Writers in O'Brien's field—comedy, satire, and topical humor—craft scripts, develop characters, and shape the comedic voice of their projects. His work spans across platforms and mediums, from digital content to broadcast television, reflecting the adaptability required in modern comedy writing. With a Life Path 4, O'Brien embodies the builder's discipline: meticulous, systematic work that creates lasting comedic structures. As a Capricorn, his approach favors craft, precision, and long-term creative payoff over trendy shortcuts.
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Before Fame
O'Brien built his early reputation as a humorist and author at Cracked.com, where he developed the comedic voice and satirical sensibility that would define his career. His work on the site established him as a skilled writer capable of handling multiple comedic formats and tones.
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Trivia
- O'Brien is also credited as "DOB", a shorthand that stuck with him throughout his career.
- Between 2019 and 2025, the Last Week Tonight writing team won seven Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing on a Variety Series, a period during which O'Brien served as senior writer.
- His career spans humorist, author, writer, actor, comedian, and songwriter—a rare multi-disciplinary profile in comedy.
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Numerology
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Daniel O'Brien succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow 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
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Daniel O'Brien?
- Daniel O'Brien is 40 years old (born January 6, 1986).
- When is Daniel O'Brien's birthday?
- Daniel O'Brien was born on January 6, 1986.
- What is Daniel O'Brien's zodiac sign?
- Daniel O'Brien is a Capricorn, born January 6, 1986.
- What is Daniel O'Brien's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Daniel O'Brien was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Daniel O'Brien from?
- Daniel O'Brien is from United States.
- What does Daniel O'Brien do?
- Daniel O'Brien is a writer.
- Is Daniel O'Brien still alive?
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