Richard Gadd is a highly acclaimed Scottish writer, actor, and comedian, renowned for his bold storytelling. Despite the difficulty of tackling sensitive subjects, his show received widespread praise and ultimately earned the esteemed Edinburgh Comedy Award.
His impactful narratives struck a chord, particularly during a time when conversations surrounding mental health and LGBTQ+ matters were gaining traction.
Early Life
Richard Robert Steven Gadd was born on 11 May 1989 in Wormit, Fife. He discovered his passion for performing at a young age. After attending the Oxford School of Drama, he went on to showcase his talents at the Soho Theatre in London
After completing his education, Richard started performing on the Scottish comedy scene and gained recognition for his shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Richard Gadd’s Career
Some of Richard’s notable achievements include his show Monkey See Monkey Do, which received the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2016 for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe.
He was also recognized with a Total Theatre Award for Innovation in the same year. Furthermore, he was honored with a Chortle Comedian’s Comedy Award before the show’s airing on Comedy Central across the UK.
Richard Gadd‘s previous productions, Waiting for Gaddot and Breaking Gadd, were also highly praised at the Edinburgh Festival and went on to have successful three-week performances at the Soho Theatre in London.
Before Netflix acquired the rights to Baby Reindeer, the production had a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It received numerous accolades from both audiences and reviewers, who were enthralled by the harrowing tale of the protagonist’s personal encounter with stalking.
Although it was a frightening and overwhelming ordeal to be stalked, Richard Gadd openly admitted that he did not hold any animosity towards his stalker, as he honestly believed that she was also a victim.
In addition to his successful career as a comedian and stage performer, Richard is also a skilled actor who has been featured in the critically acclaimed BBC2 drama Against the Law, which received a BAFTA nomination. He has also served as a correspondent on Channel 4’s popular panel show, The Last Leg.
Aside from his career, Richard serves as an advocate for We Are Survivors, a charitable organization in the UK that supports men who have experienced sexual abuse. This is a cause that is close to his heart, as he too is a survivor.
Personal Life
Not much is known about Richard Gadd’s personal life beyond his public image, including whether he is in a relationship at the moment. However, he did recently disclose to Attitude that he identifies as bisexual.
“I realised quite early on that I used to say, ‘Oh, you have to be one or the other.’ And I believed it was going to be easier for me if I pick one. I tried to identify both ways in my time, and it never worked for me as much as bisexual, really.”
Net Worth
Based on online reports, Richard Gadd’s company, known as RRSG Ltd, possesses assets of more than £1 million, with a significant amount of £819,959 in “banked cash”. In 2023, his earnings increased fourfold compared to the previous year, thanks to the acquisition of his show by Netflix.
Richard Gadd experienced a significant rise in his earnings in 2023, reaching millionaire status. His business’s profits have also seen a substantial increase, from £178,344 in 2022 to £836,233.
