★ HOW OLD IS DARA Ó BRIAIN?
Dara Ó Briain is 54 years old, born February 4, 1972 in IE · Aquarius.
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About
Dara Ó Briain built a global stand-up empire while hosting topical panel shows like Mock the Week, becoming Britain's most recognizable Irish comedian. Born in Dublin in 1972, he moved to the UK and pivoted between live performance, television hosting, and writing—including children's books. An Aquarius life-path 7, he trades in sharp observational comedy and media presence across continents.
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Biography
Dara Ó Briain is an Irish comedian and television presenter based in the United Kingdom. Born 4 February 1972, he made his name touring stand-up comedy globally while anchoring panel shows including Mock the Week, The Panel, and The Apprentice: You're Fired!. In 2012, he received a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Entertainment Performance for his work on Mock the Week. The Irish Independent named him "Terry Wogan's heir apparent as Britain's 'favourite Irishman'" in 2009.
Beyond stage and screen, Ó Briain has worked as a newspaper columnist and author for both adult and children's audiences. His debut children's book, Beyond the Sky, earned a Blue Peter Book Award nomination in 2017. As a screenwriter and actor, he blends comedy writing with on-camera presence. Born under Aquarius, his life-path 7 suggests a reflective, analytical performer—fitting for someone who mines current events and absurdist observation into panel-show gold. He operates across media formats: live venues, television studios, print, and publishing.
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Trivia
- In 2009, the Irish Independent compared him to legendary broadcaster Terry Wogan, calling him "Britain's 'favourite Irishman'".
- He was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award in 2012 for Best Entertainment Performance on Mock the Week.
- His children's book Beyond the Sky received a Blue Peter Book Award nomination in 2017, extending his work beyond comedy.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Dara Ó Briain release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Dara Ó Briain?
- Dara Ó Briain is 54 years old (born February 4, 1972).
- When is Dara Ó Briain's birthday?
- Dara Ó Briain was born on February 4, 1972.
- What is Dara Ó Briain's zodiac sign?
- Dara Ó Briain is a Aquarius, born February 4, 1972.
- What is Dara Ó Briain's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dara Ó Briain was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Dara Ó Briain from?
- Dara Ó Briain is from IE.
- What does Dara Ó Briain do?
- Dara Ó Briain is a writer.
- Is Dara Ó Briain still alive?
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