Dave Gorman, 1971
Writers · March 2, 1971
Dave Gorman
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Dave Gorman is 55 years old, born March 2, 1971 in United Kingdom · Pisces.
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About
Dave Gorman built a comedy career on absurdist concepts and stand-up that landed him on peak British TV. Born in England in 1971, he wrote for sketch shows like The Fast Show before his Are You Dave Gorman? stage show—debuted at the 2000 Edinburgh Fringe—became a TV hit. His later series Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish ran for years and returned in 2025. Pisces energy: restless curiosity meets deadpan delivery.
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Biography
Dave Gorman is an English comedian, presenter, and writer born on 2 March 1971. He launched his career writing for sketch-comedy series including The Mrs Merton Show (1993–1998) and The Fast Show (1994–1997), establishing himself as a behind-the-scenes craftsperson before pivoting to stand-up. His breakthrough came via Are You Dave Gorman?, the stage show he debuted at the 2000 Edinburgh Fringe Festival; it was adapted into television as The Dave Gorman Collection in 2001. He followed this success with a string of interconnected stand-up shows and television series: Dave Gorman's Googlewhack Adventure (2003–2005), Genius (2009–2010), and Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish (2013–2017, 2025). Beyond his own projects, Gorman has appeared as a guest on panel shows and game formats—Have I Got News for You, Taskmaster, Go 8 Bit, They Think It's All Over, and QI—cementing his status as a fixture in British comedy. As a screenwriter and stand-up performer, Gorman occupies the rare space where conceptual comedy and television formats intersect. His life-path number is 5, reflecting a restless drive to experiment and pivot between creative formats.
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Trivia
- Gorman earned a Perrier Award nomination for his stand-up work before Are You Dave Gorman? became his signature concept.
- Dave Gorman's Googlewhack Adventure was built around the idea of finding two words paired together only once on the entire internet—a concept that exploited Google's search logic in the early 2000s.
- Modern Life Is Goodish returned to screens in 2025 after a seven-year hiatus, proving the format's durability.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Dave Gorman reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
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Frequently asked
- How old is Dave Gorman?
- Dave Gorman is 55 years old (born March 2, 1971).
- When is Dave Gorman's birthday?
- Dave Gorman was born on March 2, 1971.
- What is Dave Gorman's zodiac sign?
- Dave Gorman is a Pisces, born March 2, 1971.
- What is Dave Gorman's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dave Gorman was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Dave Gorman from?
- Dave Gorman is from United Kingdom.
- What does Dave Gorman do?
- Dave Gorman is a writer.
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