Richard Gadd

Richard Gadd is a Scottish actor, writer, comedian, and producer who skyrocketed to international fame with his groundbreaking Netflix series Baby Reindeer in 2024. Born on March 12, 1989, in Fife, Scotland, Gadd studied at the University of Bristol where he developed his skills in both comedy and drama. He began his career performing stand-up comedy and one-man shows on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe circuit, where he quickly earned a reputation for raw, intensely personal storytelling.

Gadd’s Edinburgh Fringe show Baby Reindeer debuted in 2019 and won the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award (formerly the Perrier Award) that year. The show was a deeply autobiographical account of his experience being stalked, and it drew praise for its unflinching honesty and emotional complexity. This live show became the foundation for the Netflix limited series of the same name, which Gadd wrote, created, and starred in as the lead character Donny Dunn.

Baby Reindeer premiered on Netflix in April 2024 and became a global phenomenon, reaching the top of Netflix charts worldwide and generating enormous cultural conversation. The series earned Gadd multiple Emmy Awards in 2024, including Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series, and Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series. His sweep at the Emmys was one of the most talked-about moments of the awards season, as he became one of the few performers to win acting, writing, and producing honors for the same project.

The success of Baby Reindeer transformed Gadd from a respected Edinburgh Fringe performer into one of the most sought-after creative talents in television. His net worth grew rapidly through his Netflix deal, subsequent development deals, and the critical acclaim that opened doors to major projects. By 2026, with new projects in development and continued royalties from Baby Reindeer’s streaming success, Gadd’s estimated net worth stands at approximately $5 million.