Sam Bain, 1971
Writers · August 3, 1971
Sam Bain
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Sam Bain is 54 years old, born August 3, 1971 in United Kingdom · Leo.
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About
Sam Bain wrote Peep Show, the Channel 4 sitcom that defined British comedy for a generation. Born in Britain in 1971, Bain met writing partner Jesse Armstrong at the University of Manchester, and together they crafted the show's cringe-humor formula. As a Leo, he channels the sign's natural confidence into character-driven comedy.
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Biography
Sam Bain co-created Peep Show, a Channel 4 sitcom that became a landmark of British television comedy. Born on 3 August 1971 in Britain, Bain attended St Paul's School in London before reading at the University of Manchester, where he met Jesse Armstrong—the writing partnership that would shape his career. As a screenwriter, Bain specializes in sitcom structure and character voice, crafting comedies that balance sharp dialogue with uncomfortable social observation. A Leo born in 1971, Bain carries the sign's natural magnetism and theatrical flair into his comedy-writing practice. Life Path 11 (a master number in numerology) suggests an idealistic, visionary streak—fitting for a writer drawn to satire and social critique. Bain's British background anchored his writing in the rhythms and references of UK television.
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Trivia
- Bain attended St Paul's School in London before university.
- He met his writing partner Jesse Armstrong at the University of Manchester.
- Peep Show, the sitcom he co-wrote, aired on Channel 4.
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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.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
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Frequently asked
- How old is Sam Bain?
- Sam Bain is 54 years old (born August 3, 1971).
- When is Sam Bain's birthday?
- Sam Bain was born on August 3, 1971.
- What is Sam Bain's zodiac sign?
- Sam Bain is a Leo, born August 3, 1971.
- What is Sam Bain's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sam Bain was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Sam Bain from?
- Sam Bain is from United Kingdom.
- What does Sam Bain do?
- Sam Bain is a writer.
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