Tig Notaro Bio | Wiki
Tig Notaro (Full Name: Mathilde O’Callaghan “Tig” Notaro) is an American actress, writer, and stand-up comic recognized for her dry humor comedy.
In 2014, her Live album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. Also her hour-long comedy special Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted was nominated for 68th Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special in 2016.
Tig Notaro Age | Birthday
She was born on March 24, 1971, in Jackson, Mississippi, in the United States of America. Tig is 51 years old and celebrates his birthday on March 24 every year.
Tig Notaro Height
She is a woman of average stature. Tig stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in (approx. 1.62 m).
Tig Notaro Family
She was born in Jackson but raised in Pass Christian, Mississippi under the love, care, and support of her devoted parents Mathilde “Susie” and Pat. Her family later relocated to Houston, Texas. Tig grew up alongside her older brother Renaud Notaro, who is a year older than her.
Currently, her brother works as a radio talk show host. Tig is the great-great-granddaughter of John Fitzpatrick who was the mayor of New Orleans from 1892 to 1896. She holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to the white ethnicity. Tig is a nickname given to her by her brother Renaud when she was two years old.
Tig Notaro Wife
She is openly gay, Tig is currently in a happy marital relationship with her beautiful and loving partner Stephanie Allynne. Stephanie is an American actress and comedian. The duo was engaged on January 1, 2015, before eventually getting married on October 24 that same year.
Tig Notaro Education
Growing up in Mississippi she attended a local Elementary school and later enrolled at a local high school. However, she failed three grades and decided to drop out and therefore did not graduate. However, in 1990 when living in Texas she received her GED. In an interview, Tig admitted that she hated school.
Tig Notaro Baby | Twins
Tig and her partner began their parenthood in 2016 when they ushered in their twin sons conceived via surrogate using Allynne’s eggs. The happy family of four happily resides in Los Angeles, California.
Tig Notaro Cancer
Tig was diagnosed with breast cancer on both her breasts on July 30, 2012. On August 3 during her live stage show at Largo in Los Angeles Tig addressed her cancer diagnosis and other personal difficulties. On August 4, Comedian comedian Louis C.K. called Tig asking if he should release the audio of the show.
She was first reluctant and uncomfortable with the idea but accepted because it could help people all over the globe. Tig was later hospitalized after performing in Philadelphia and underwent surgery for a cyst. Since 2017 she has been a vegan and has credited her diet for eliminating the chronic pain she had experienced in the years.
Tig Notaro And Louis C.K.
Louis C.K.’s full names are Louis Székely, he is a popular stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and filmmaker. He has been awarded several awards such as three Peabody Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among others.
In October, he posted Tig’s live show where she addressed her cancer diagnosis and other personal difficulties. The show was available for download under the title “Live”, which was Tig’s second live album. Her Live album ended up selling more copies than Kiss’s album Monster which was released that same week.
Tig Notaro Comedian
She is a popular comedian known for her deadpan comedy. Initially, she considered herself a dark comic however after her cancer diagnosis she shifted to personal comedy. Currently, she reflects more on her childhood and her personal life. Being a popular comedian it is obvious that she has appeared in several comedy shows and films.
Don’t Ask Tig
Tig is also a podcaster presently hosting the “Don’t Ask Tig” podcast. In this weekly comedy podcast, she shares her best inexpert guidance on everything from lost love to giving yourself a haircut with toddler scissors. As of now, she has aired over 70 episodes and has been rated 4.8 stars out of 5.
Tig Notaro Net Worth
From her lifestyle, it is quite obvious that she has accumulated a desirable amount of fortune over the years from her various profession. Tig’s average net worth is $8 million.
How Old Is Tig Notaro
She was born to her supportive and also loving parents on March 24, 1971, in Jackson, Mississippi, in the United States of America. Therefore, Tig is 51 years old.
Is Tig Notaro Married
Yes, Tig is openly gay and currently married to her loving partner Stephanie Allynne and the two share twin sons.