Greg McHugh, 1980
Writers · January 5, 1980
Greg McHugh
★ HOW OLD IS GREG MCHUGH?
Greg McHugh is 46 years old, born January 5, 1980 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
#955of 4,831 Writers on HotBirthdays
★ LEDE
About
Greg McHugh built a reputation for sharp British comedy through self-created projects that earned BAFTA recognition. Born in Scotland in 1980, he wrote, created and starred in Gary: Tank Commander, the BBC One series that ran for four seasons. He's since appeared in Channel 4's Fresh Meat and the sitcom Only Child. A Capricorn known for wit and originality [F6, birth fact].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Greg McHugh is a Scottish actor and writer born 5 January 1980. He created, wrote and starred in Gary: Tank Commander, a BBC One Scotland comedy that ran from 2009–2012 and earned him a BAFTA Scotland nomination. The series showcased his signature blend of character work and satirical storytelling. He's also known for playing Howard in the Channel 4 comedy Fresh Meat, and since 2024 has taken the role of Richard Pritchard in the sitcom Only Child. McHugh has been described as associated with "wit, originality, and depth in the world of British television". As an actor and screenwriter, he straddles performance and behind-the-camera work — a dual skill set that defines his career. Born under Capricorn [birth fact], he brings earth-sign discipline to both character creation and writing craft. His work spans BBC and Channel 4 platforms, anchoring him in mainstream British comedy.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- McHugh created Gary: Tank Commander, the character-led comedy that became his signature project and earned him BAFTA recognition.
- He appeared as Howard in Channel 4's Fresh Meat alongside other ensemble cast members.
- Since 2024, he plays Richard Pritchard in the sitcom Only Child, marking a shift to longer-form character roles.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Greg McHugh often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 6 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
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
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Greg McHugh?
- Greg McHugh is 46 years old (born January 5, 1980).
- When is Greg McHugh's birthday?
- Greg McHugh was born on January 5, 1980.
- What is Greg McHugh's zodiac sign?
- Greg McHugh is a Capricorn, born January 5, 1980.
- What is Greg McHugh's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Greg McHugh was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Greg McHugh from?
- Greg McHugh is from United Kingdom.
- What does Greg McHugh do?
- Greg McHugh is a writer.
- Is Greg McHugh still alive?
#28,138
