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Joey Soloway was born on September 26, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, United States and is credited as a comedy writer, playwright and television writer. As of 2026, Joey Soloway is 60 years old. Schooling on record includes Lane Technical College Prep High School and University of Wisconsin–Madison. Recorded honors include Lucy Award (2015) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (2015, 2016).
My Take
I feel nothing but respect when I consider Soloway. The Chicago-born writer and showrunner created Transparent, winning two Emmys for directing, and had already taken Best Director at Sundance for Afternoon Delight. Beyond the trophies, what moves me is the personal courage: reintroducing themselves as Joey, living openly as non-binary, and turning family drama into a frank exploration of gender and identity. That honesty radiates through their work. I see Soloway as a creator who nudges culture forward, telling stories the industry once avoided, and I admire that boldness wholeheartedly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joey Soloway
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーイ・ソロウェイ
- Reading
- じょーい・そろうぇい
- Born
- September 26, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- comedy writer / playwright / television writer / screenwriter / showrunner
2. Background
- High school
- Lane Technical College Prep High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Lucy Award
- 2015 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
- 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/joeysoloway/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey%20Soloway
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q771690
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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 Joey Soloway born?
Born September 26, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Joey Soloway from?
Joey Soloway is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Joey Soloway do?
Joey Soloway works as comedy writer, playwright, television writer, screenwriter, showrunner.
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