History of Robby Hoffman in Timeline

Robby Hoffman is an American actress and comedian, born in Brooklyn, New York. She started as a writer, contributing to shows like The Chris Gethard Show, Baroness Von Sketch Show, Workin' Moms, and Odd Squad, winning an Emmy for the latter in 2019. In 2019, she released her stand-up special, 'I'm Nervous'. Hoffman was recognized as one of Comedy Central's Up Next comedians in 2018 and featured on Conan O'Brien's Comics to Watch list, along with Vulture's The Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2020, highlighting her rising presence in the comedy scene.

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December 2, 1989: Robby Hoffman's Birth

On December 2, 1989, Rivkah Sarah "Robby" Hoffman was born in Brooklyn, New York.

2018: Headlining Act at New York Comedy Festival

In 2018, Robby Hoffman was a headlining act for the New York Comedy Festival.

2018: Comedy Central's Up Next Comedians

In 2018, Robby Hoffman was named one of Comedy Central's Up Next comedians and appeared on Conan O'Brien's Comics to Watch list.

2019: Recording First Comedy Special

In 2019, Robby Hoffman recorded her first one-hour comedy special I'm Nervous at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Toronto for Crave TV.

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2019: Daytime Emmy Award for Odd Squad

In 2019, Robby Hoffman won a Daytime Emmy Award for her writing work on the PBS series Odd Squad.

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2019: Emmy Award and Stand-Up Special Release

In 2019, Robby Hoffman won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for Odd Squad, and she released her first stand-up special, I'm Nervous.

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2020: Vulture's The Comedians You Should and Will Know

In 2020, Robby Hoffman appeared on Vulture's The Comedians You Should and Will Know list.

2021: Development of Rivkah Comedy Series

In 2021, it was announced that Rivkah, an autobiographical comedy series created by and starring Hoffman, is in development with Showtime and A24.

August 2023: Relationship Announcement

In August 2023, Robby Hoffman announced her relationship with The Bachelorette alumna Gabby Windey.

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January 2025: Marriage to Gabby Windey

In January 2025, Robby Hoffman and Gabby Windey were married.

2025: Emmy Nomination for Hacks

In 2025, Hoffman was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Randi in the HBO Max comedy-drama Hacks.

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