Tom Basden, 1980
Writers · December 1, 1980
Tom Basden
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Tom Basden is 45 years old, born December 1, 1980 in United Kingdom · Sagittarius.
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About
Tom Basden co-created and starred in Plebs, the sketch-comedy series that won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014. Born in England in 1980, Basden is an actor, writer, comedian, and musician who was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ballad of Wallis Island. Sagittarius energy: direct, philosophical storytelling.
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Biography
Tom Basden co-created and starred in Plebs, the sketch-comedy series that won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014. Born on 30 November 1980 in England, Basden trained as a screenwriter and actor. He is also a member of the sketch group Cowards and received a Best Newcomer nomination at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. His creative output spans performance, writing, and comedy—a multi-disciplinary approach to entertainment common among British sketch performers. In 2025, Basden co-wrote and starred in the film The Ballad of Wallis Island, demonstrating continued momentum in both acting and screenwriting. As a Sagittarius born in late November, Basden's career reflects the sign's tendency toward philosophical exploration and genre-crossing narratives. His life-path number 22 aligns with visionary, community-focused creative work.
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Trivia
- Basden was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
- He is a member of the sketch group Cowards.
- Plebs, which he co-created and starred in, won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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- How old is Tom Basden?
- Tom Basden is 45 years old (born December 1, 1980).
- When is Tom Basden's birthday?
- Tom Basden was born on December 1, 1980.
- What is Tom Basden's zodiac sign?
- Tom Basden is a Sagittarius, born December 1, 1980.
- What is Tom Basden's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tom Basden was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Tom Basden from?
- Tom Basden is from United Kingdom.
- What does Tom Basden do?
- Tom Basden is a writer.
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