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Tig Notaro Biography

Birth Name:
Mathilde O'Callaghan Notaro
Birth Place:
Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Profession
Comedian, actor

Fast Facts

  • Dropped out of school in the 9th grade and relocated to Denver, Colo
  • , where she became involved in the local indie music scene
  • Released her debut stand-up album, Good One, in 2011
  • Co-wrote ten episodes of Inside Amy Schumer
  • Underwent a double mastectomy without reconstructive surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012
  • Along with Diablo Cody, co-created the 2016 Netflix original series One Mississippi, a semi-autobiographical account of her life

Awards

  • 2016Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special: nominated

Relationships