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.
Known For
Self
John Oliver: Terrifying Times
Vanity Smurf (voice)
The Smurfs
Self - Correspondent
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
Vanity Smurf (voice)
The Smurfs 2
Self
Oh, Hello: Nick Kroll and John Mulaney as Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland
Vanity Smurf (voice)
The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow
Self
Backstage... at the Cambridge Footlights
Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self
The Concert for Valor
Steve (voice)
Wonder Park
Dick Pants
The Love Guru
Zazu (voice)
The Lion King
Self
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Self
Harmontown
Narrator (voice)
Cross Wars
Self
The True Cost
Self
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
Self
Last Squeak Tonight with John Oliver
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
18
Gender
Male
Birthday
1977-04-23
Place of Birth
Erdington, Birmingham, England, UK
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