Simon Farnaby, 1973
Actors · April 2, 1973
Simon Farnaby
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Simon Farnaby is 53 years old, born April 2, 1973 in United Kingdom · Aries.
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About
Simon Farnaby built a career writing and performing absurdist British comedy across sketch, children's television, and film. Born in England on 2 April 1973, he co-created the sketch show Horrible Histories and wrote Paddington 2, earning two BAFTA nominations for the latter. In 2023, he co-wrote and starred in Wonka, a prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. As an Aries, Farnaby channels the sign's directness into sharp, propulsive comedy writing.
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Biography
Simon Farnaby is an English actor, comedian, writer, and singer born 2 April 1973. He is best known for his work with the Them There collective, where he has written and starred in Horrible Histories, the fantasy series Yonderland, and the ghost comedy Ghosts. Beyond television, Farnaby moved into film writing; he earned BAFTA nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film for Paddington 2, cementing his reputation as a crossover talent. In 2023, he achieved a Television BAFTA award for memorable TV moment and co-wrote and appeared in Wonka, a prequel exploring Willy Wonka's origins before the events of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. As a Life Path 8, Farnaby embodies the ambitious, results-driven energy of that numerological pattern, balancing creative output with institutional recognition. Actors perform across mediums—film, television, stage—and Farnaby's body of work spans all three, from children's entertainment to prestige film. His career reflects the breadth of contemporary British comedy-drama production, where writing talent and on-screen presence are equally valued.
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Trivia
- Farnaby earned two BAFTA nominations—Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film—for his writing on Paddington 2.
- He won a 2023 Television BAFTA for memorable TV moment.
- In Wonka (2023), Farnaby both co-wrote the screenplay and appeared on screen, blending his dual talents as writer-performer.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Simon Farnaby extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
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- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
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Frequently asked
- How old is Simon Farnaby?
- Simon Farnaby is 53 years old (born April 2, 1973).
- When is Simon Farnaby's birthday?
- Simon Farnaby was born on April 2, 1973.
- What is Simon Farnaby's zodiac sign?
- Simon Farnaby is a Aries, born April 2, 1973.
- What is Simon Farnaby's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Simon Farnaby was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Simon Farnaby from?
- Simon Farnaby is from United Kingdom.
- What does Simon Farnaby do?
- Simon Farnaby is a actor.
- Is Simon Farnaby still alive?
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