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JOHN OLIVER

Actor
BORN April 23, 1977
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HEIGHT 6'1" (1.85 m)
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NATIONALITY British
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YEARS ACTIVE 1989 – Present
JOHN OLIVER

👤 BIOGRAPHY

​John Oliver (born 23 April 1977) is a British-born stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is best known for his work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, for which he won an Emmy in 2009, as well as for playing recurring character Professor Ian Duncan on the show Community. He has worked extensively with Andy Zaltzman. In addition to several collaborative stand-up acts, their body of work together includes hundreds of hours worth of satirical podcasts and radio broadcasts, including series such as Political Animal, The Department and The Bugle. He is a permanent resident of the United States and lives in New York City.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name John
  • Born April 23, 1977
  • Height 6'1" (1.85 m)
  • Nationality British
  • Citizenship British
  • Education Christ's College, Cambridge (BA)
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Untold: The Fall of Favre)
  • Years Active 1989 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career '''John William Oliver''' (born 23 April 1977) is a British and American comedian, progressive political commentator, actor, and television personality. He hosts ''Last Week Tonight with John Oliver'' on HBO and started his career as a stand-up comedian in the United Kingdom. He came to wider attention for his work in the United States as the senior British correspondent on ''The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'' from 2006 to 2013.
  • Partner Kate Norley
  • Children 2
  • Social

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