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Born:
- Birthday: 1971-03-24
- Born Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Also Known As:
Mathilde O'Callaghan Notaro, Mathilde 'Tig' O'Callaghan Notaro, Mathilde 'Tig' Notaro
Tig Notaro
Tig Notaro, born Mathilde O’Callaghan Notaro on March 24, 1971, in Jackson, Mississippi, is an acclaimed American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and director known for her distinctive deadpan style and deeply personal storytelling. She gained widespread recognition in 2012 with a raw and groundbreaking comedy set in which she candidly addressed her breast cancer diagnosis and other personal hardships, a performance that went viral and significantly boosted her career. Notaro has released several acclaimed stand-up specials and albums, including Live and Boyish Girl Interrupted, earning her Emmy and Grammy nominations. She co-created and starred in the Amazon series One Mississippi and was the subject of the 2015 Netflix documentary Tig, which chronicles her life and journey through illness and motherhood. Openly gay, she is married to actress and writer Stephanie Allynne, with whom she has twin sons. Notaro continues to be a powerful voice in comedy, blending humor and vulnerability with honesty and grace.
