★ HOW OLD IS HANNAH GADSBY?
Hannah Gadsby is 48 years old, born January 12, 1978 in AU · Capricorn.
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About
Hannah Gadsby turned standup into Emmy-winning Netflix specials that redefined comedy as cultural critique. Born in Australia on 12 January 1978, they won the Raw Comedy national final in 2006 before their 2018 special Nanette earned a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special and a Peabody Award. A Capricorn with life-path 11 [birth], Gadsby has since toured internationally with Douglas and appeared in Netflix's Sex Education.
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Biography
Hannah Gadsby is an Australian comedian, writer, author, and actor born 12 January 1978. They launched their career after winning the Raw Comedy competition's national final in 2006. In 2018, their Netflix special Nanette won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special and a Peabody Award—a dual recognition that established them as a major voice in contemporary comedy. From 2019 onwards, Gadsby toured internationally with their show Douglas; the recorded special premiered on Netflix in 2020. They were awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Tasmania in 2021 and published their memoir Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation in March 2022. Beyond standup, they appeared as a recurring cast member in season four of Netflix's Sex Education, playing Celia, a radio show host. As a Capricorn born in 1978 [birth], Gadsby embodies the sign's reputation for discipline and dry wit—traits evident in their rigorous deconstruction of comedy's formal rules. Their life-path number 11 reflects a spiritual teacher archetype, evident in how their work interrogates meaning and convention [birth]. Comedians perform live, record specials, and often write extensively for their material.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Gadsby grew up in Australia and began performing in the local comedy circuit before breaking through nationally. They won the Raw Comedy competition's national final in 2006, a career-launching moment that marked their official entry into professional standup.
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Trivia
- Nanette (2018) won both a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special and a Peabody Award—a rare double honor for a comedy special.
- They received an honorary doctorate from the University of Tasmania in 2021.
- Gadsby appeared as recurring character Celia, a radio show host, in season four of Netflix's Sex Education.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Hannah Gadsby?
- Hannah Gadsby is 48 years old (born January 12, 1978).
- When is Hannah Gadsby's birthday?
- Hannah Gadsby was born on January 12, 1978.
- What is Hannah Gadsby's zodiac sign?
- Hannah Gadsby is a Capricorn, born January 12, 1978.
- What is Hannah Gadsby's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Hannah Gadsby was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Hannah Gadsby from?
- Hannah Gadsby is from AU.
- What does Hannah Gadsby do?
- Hannah Gadsby is a actor.
- Is Hannah Gadsby still alive?
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