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Public records list Armando Iannucci as a satirist, writer and comedian. Born on November 28, 1963, Armando Iannucci is from Glasgow, United Kingdom. That works out to 62 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Glasgow. Recorded honors include Officer of the Order of the British Empire, European Film Award for Best Comedy (2018), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (2015) and 4 more.
My Take
Armando Iannucci is, to me, the rare satirist who actually lands the punch. Glasgow-born of Italian parents, he turned political self-importance into comedy gold with Veep, collecting an Emmy for writing and a European Film Award along the way. I find it deliciously ironic that a man who built a career mocking power was awarded honors by the establishment he skewers. Making people laugh while exposing the hollowness underneath is the hardest craft there is, and he does it with surgical precision. I genuinely admire how his scripts cut through pretense without ever feeling cruel.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Armando Iannucci
- Name (Japanese)
- アーマンド・イアヌッチ
- Reading
- あーまんど・いあぬっち
- Born
- November 28, 1963 (age 62)
- Origin
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- satirist / writer / comedian / radio producer / television producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- University of Glasgow
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2018 European Film Award for Best Comedy
- 2015 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- Chortle Awards
- 2024 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2019 Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
- 2018 honorary doctorate
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Veep |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Armando Iannucci born?
Armando Iannucci was born on November 28, 1963 and is 62 years old.
Where is Armando Iannucci from?
Armando Iannucci is from Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What does Armando Iannucci do?
Armando Iannucci works as satirist, writer, comedian, radio producer, television producer.
Where did Armando Iannucci study?
Armando Iannucci attended University of Glasgow.
What is Armando Iannucci known for?
Armando Iannucci's notable works include Veep.
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