John Oliver

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About

John Oliver is an English comedian, writer, producer and actor. He is best known for his award-winning shows such as Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Daily Show. His sharp wit and insightful political commentary have gained him global recognition and earned him multiple Emmy Awards.

John Oliver Timeline

1977

John Oliver is Born

On April 23, 1977, John Oliver was born in Birmingham, England.

1996

Graduates Cambridge University

Oliver graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in English.

2001

Joins The Daily Show

Oliver joins The Daily Show as a correspondent and is credited as co-writer for many of the show's skits.

2008

Publishes 1st Standup Special

Oliver released his debut standup special, “John Oliver: Terrifying Times”.

2014

Launches Last Week Tonight

Oliver launches his Emmy Award winning show, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver on HBO.

2018

Receives James Beard Award

Oliver receives the prestigious James Beard Award for excellence in food writing.

2020

Releases Children's Book

Oliver releases his first book for children titled, "A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo".

5 Interesting Facts about John Oliver

1. British TV Host

John Oliver was the host of the British satirical comedy series 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' from 2006 to 2013.

2. Hosts His Own Show

John Oliver currently hosts his own show, 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver', which has aired on HBO since 2014.

3. First Stand Up Comedy Special

In 2018, John Oliver released his first stand up comedy special, 'John Oliver: Terrifying Times', which won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special.

4. Citizen of Both US and UK

John Oliver is a dual citizen of both the United States and the United Kingdom. He became a US citizen in 2017.

5. Voice Actor in Several Films

John Oliver has provided his voice to several films, such as The Smurfs, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, and The Lion King remake.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is John Oliver birthday?

John William Oliver, commonly known as John Oliver, is a British comedian and actor currently aged 46 who was born on April 23, 1977. He is best known for his political satire and comedy sketches on his HBO show Last Week Tonight, in which he hilariously dissects issues ranging from gun control to police brutality.