Josie Long, 1982
Writers · April 17, 1982
Josie Long
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Josie Long is 44 years old, born April 17, 1982 in United Kingdom · Aries.
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About
Josie Long turned stand-up into a fixture of British comedy by winning major awards before turning 18. Born in England in 1982, she started performing at 14 and claimed the BBC New Comedy Awards at 17. Her 2006 Edinburgh Fringe show Kindness and Exuberance earned the If.comeddies Best Newcomer award. As an Aries [birth fact], she balances sharp observational humor with collaborative work—she and director Doug King produced two short films in 2012 that landed a BAFTA Scotland nomination.
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Biography
Josie Long built a comedy career on early momentum and relentless touring. Born 17 April 1982 in England, she began stand-up at 14 and won the BBC New Comedy Awards at 17—an unusually fast trajectory for a comedian. Her 2006 Edinburgh Fringe show Kindness and Exuberance earned the If.comeddies Best Newcomer award, cementing her reputation as a sharp, energetic performer. Long has been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show three times, reflecting her sustained presence in the UK comedy circuit. In 2012, she collaborated with director Doug King on two short comedy films shot in Glasgow: Let's Go Swimming and Romance and Adventure, both of which earned a BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award nomination. Beyond stand-up, Long works as a screenwriter, expanding her creative output beyond the stage. Her life-path number is 5 [birth fact], suggesting adaptability and a love of performance—traits evident in her willingness to experiment across formats. As an Aries born in mid-April [birth fact], she embodies the sign's directness and pioneering spirit, having essentially opened her own comedy lane as a teenager and never looked back.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Long began performing stand-up comedy at age 14, an unusually early start that set the foundation for her rapid rise. By 17, she had already won the BBC New Comedy Awards, suggesting she developed her craft through heavy gigging in UK comedy clubs and venues during her mid-teens—a path typical of UK comedians but notable for her youth.
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Trivia
- Won the BBC New Comedy Awards at 17, making her one of the youngest recipients in the award's history.
- Has earned three Edinburgh Comedy Award nominations for Best Show, a prestigious circuit she clearly dominates.
- Co-produced two short comedy films, Let's Go Swimming and Romance and Adventure, with director Doug King in Glasgow in 2012, showing her range beyond stand-up.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Josie Long reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 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
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Josie Long?
- Josie Long is 44 years old (born April 17, 1982).
- When is Josie Long's birthday?
- Josie Long was born on April 17, 1982.
- What is Josie Long's zodiac sign?
- Josie Long is a Aries, born April 17, 1982.
- What is Josie Long's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Josie Long was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Josie Long from?
- Josie Long is from United Kingdom.
- What does Josie Long do?
- Josie Long is a writer.
- Is Josie Long still alive?
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