Tig Notaro facts for kids
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Tig Notaro at Comic-Con in 2018
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| Birth name | Mathilde O'Callaghan Notaro |
| Born | March 24, 1971 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy |
| Spouse |
Stephanie Allynne
(m. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
Tig Notaro, born Mathilde O'Callaghan Notaro on March 24, 1971, is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She is known for her unique "deadpan" comedy style. This means she delivers jokes with a very serious face, which makes them even funnier!
Her album Live was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album in 2014. Her special Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted was also nominated for an Emmy Award in 2016. In 2017, the album Boyish Girl Interrupted received another Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album.
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Early Life and Education
Tig Notaro was born in Jackson, Mississippi. Her mother, Mathilde "Susie" O'Callaghan, was from New Orleans. Tig lived in Pass Christian, Mississippi when she was very young. Later, her family moved to Spring, Texas, which is near Houston.
She has an older brother named Renaud. He is a radio talk show host. The nickname "Tig" was given to her by her brother when she was just two years old.
Tig Notaro's great-great-grandfather was John Fitzpatrick. He was the mayor of New Orleans from 1892 to 1896. On a TV show called Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Tig learned she is also a distant cousin of the famous writer Gloria Steinem.
Tig found school challenging and left high school early. In 1990, she earned her GED. This is a certificate that shows you have the same knowledge as a high school graduate.
When she was younger, Tig played the guitar and drums. She was even in some bands!
Comedy Career and Shows
Tig Notaro loves music. She moved to Denver, Colorado, and worked in the music business. She managed bands under the name Tignation Promotions in the mid-1990s. This work took her to Los Angeles. There, she tried stand-up comedy for the first time in the late 1990s.
She has appeared on TV shows like Comedy Central Presents and The Sarah Silverman Program. She often works with her writing partner, Kyle Dunnigan. They also co-hosted a podcast called Professor Blastoff from 2011 to 2015.
In 2011, Tig released her first stand-up album, Good One. Her 2012 album, Live, was recorded shortly after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. This album became very famous.
In 2012, she appeared on Conan. She also performed on a live episode of This American Life. She told a funny story about meeting singer Taylor Dayne many times. After her story, Taylor Dayne surprised Tig by singing for her! Tig also worked on comedian Amy Schumer's TV series Inside Amy Schumer.
Tig wrote a book about her life called I'm Just a Person. A documentary film about her life and comedy tour after cancer was also made. It was called Knock Knock, It's Tig Notaro. In 2015, another film, Tig, was released on Netflix. It showed her journey to start a family with her partner, Stephanie Allynne.
In 2015, Tig created, wrote, and starred in a TV show for Amazon Video called One Mississippi. The show is based on her own life. It follows her character as she returns to her hometown in Mississippi after her mother passes away.
Her first one-hour stand-up special, Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted, came out on HBO in 2015. In 2016, it was released as her third album. She was also cast in the TV show Star Trek: Discovery. She plays Chief Engineer Jett Reno. She will continue this role in the upcoming series Starfleet Academy.
In 2018, Netflix released her second one-hour special, Happy to Be Here.
Comedic Style
Tig Notaro says she always tries to be as funny as possible. She doesn't have a specific type of comedy she sticks to. Since her cancer diagnosis, her comedy has become more personal. She now talks more about her childhood and her own life experiences. Before, her jokes were more about observing things around her.
In 2016, she appeared in a video for Australian singer Sia's concert tour. She was an onstage "stand-in" for the song "Diamonds."
Personal Life
Tig Notaro met her partner, Stephanie Allynne, while working on the film In a World... They got engaged on January 1, 2015, and married on October 24, 2015. In 2016, they welcomed twin sons.
Health Journey
Tig Notaro was diagnosed with cancer on July 30, 2012. A few days later, she performed a stand-up show in Los Angeles. During this show, she talked about her cancer diagnosis and other challenges. Many comedians praised her performance, calling it "instantly legendary."
The comedian Louis C.K. heard the show and wanted to release the audio. Tig was unsure at first. But she decided the material could help others. So, she agreed. Louis C.K. released the audio online in October 2012, calling it Live. Tig later released it on iTunes. It sold many copies!
Tig had an operation for her cancer. She chose not to have chemotherapy. Instead, she continued treatment with hormone blocking.
In 2017, Tig Notaro started a vegan diet. She said this helped her with chronic pain she had after her cancer diagnosis. She even earned a certificate in plant-based nutrition.
Discography
Albums
- 2011: Good One
- 2012: Live
- 2013: Live: Deluxe Edition
- 2016: Boyish Girl Interrupted
- 2018: Happy to Be Here
- 2022: Drawn
- 2024: Hello Again
Specials
- 2004: Comedy Central Presents
- 2015: Boyish Girl Interrupted (HBO)
- 2018: Happy to Be Here (Netflix)
- 2021: Drawn (HBO Max)
- 2024: Hello Again (Amazon Prime Video)
Filmography
Tig Notaro has appeared in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | In a World... | Cher | |
| 2015 | Knock Knock, It's Tig Notaro | Herself | Documentary |
| 2015 | Tig | Herself | Documentary |
| 2018 | Instant Family | Sharon | |
| 2021 | Army of the Dead | Marianne Peters | |
| 2022 | Am I OK? | Sheila | Also director and producer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007–2010 | The Sarah Silverman Program | Tig | 9 episodes |
| 2012 | The Office | Single Mom | Episode: "Test the Store" |
| 2013–2014 | Inside Amy Schumer | Tig | 2 episodes; also writer |
| 2014–2019 | Transparent | Barb | 6 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | One Mississippi | Tig Bavaro | 12 episodes; also creator, writer, director, and executive producer |
| 2019–2024 | Star Trek: Discovery | Denise "Jett" Reno | 14 episodes |
| 2023 | The Morning Show | Amanda Robinson | 7 episodes |
Audio Work
Radio
- 2012–2016: This American Life
- June 15, 2016: NPR All Things Considered
- July 19, 2013: NPR Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! "Not My Job"
- April 17, 2013: The Moth - "R2 Where Are You"
Selected Podcasts
Hosted
- 2023–present: Handsome – cohosted with Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin
- 2020–2024: Don't Ask Tig
- 2020–2023: Tig and Cheryl: True Story – cohosted with Cheryl Hines
- 2011–2015: Professor Blastoff w/ Kyle Dunnigan and David Huntsberger
Guest
- 2019: Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
- 2017: The Ezra Klein Show
- 2009–2017: Comedy Bang! Bang!
Images for kids
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Tig Notaro at Comic-Con in 2018
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Tig Notaro in 2010
See also
In Spanish: Tig Notaro para niños
