Retta, 1970
Actors · April 12, 1970
Retta
★ HOW OLD IS RETTA?
Retta is 56 years old, born April 12, 1970 in United States · Aries.
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About
Retta is an American stand-up comedian and actress born in 1970. She's best known for playing Donna Meagle on NBC's Parks and Recreation and Ruby Hill on NBC's Good Girls. She's also performed stand-up on Comedy Central's Premium Blend. As an Aries, she channels direct energy into her comedic timing and character work.
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Biography
Retta — professional name for Marietta Sangai Sirleaf — is an American stand-up comedian and actress. Born April 12, 1970, she built her career across both comedy stages and scripted television. Her breakout role was Donna Meagle on NBC's Parks and Recreation; she later played Ruby Hill on NBC's Good Girls, establishing herself as a fixture in prestige network comedy-drama. She has appeared across several films and television shows beyond these anchors, and performed stand-up on Comedy Central's Premium Blend. As a stand-up comedian and actor, Retta works across live performance and scripted production, two disciplines that demand both spontaneity and precision. Born under Aries, her directness and boldness align with the sign's reputation for cutting through pretense — traits visible in her comedic voice and character choices. Her life-path number is 6, traditionally associated with responsibility and nurturing energy; in her work, this manifests as characters who anchor ensemble casts and comedic routines that engage audiences with authenticity.
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Trivia
- Retta's professional stage name is a shortened form of her full name, Marietta Sangai Sirleaf.
- She performed stand-up on Comedy Central's Premium Blend before her major television roles.
- She has appeared in both NBC network comedies (Parks and Recreation) and dramas (Good Girls), spanning multiple genres.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Retta often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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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
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Retta?
- Retta is 56 years old (born April 12, 1970).
- When is Retta's birthday?
- Retta was born on April 12, 1970.
- What is Retta's zodiac sign?
- Retta is a Aries, born April 12, 1970.
- What is Retta's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Retta was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Retta from?
- Retta is from United States.
- What does Retta do?
- Retta is a actor.
- Is Retta still alive?
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