About
John Oliver is a British-American comedian and television host, born on April 23, 1977, in Birmingham, England. A graduate of Cambridge University, he gained recognition in stand-up comedy before joining The Daily Show in 2006. Since 2014, he has hosted Last Week Tonight on HBO, a satirical show that has won numerous Emmy Awards and has had a notable impact on public policy, dubbed the 'John Oliver effect.' He also appeared in the series Community and voiced Zazu in The Lion King (2019). A naturalized U.S. citizen since 2019, he lives in the United States with his wife and two children.
* 1977-04-23
Major works
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)television show
- The Daily Show (2006)television show
- Community (2009)television series
- The Lion King (2019)film
- The Bugle (2007)podcast
Key milestones
- 2006Joined The Daily Show as Senior British Correspondent.
- 2014Began hosting Last Week Tonight on HBO.
- 2019Became a naturalized U.S. citizen, retaining dual citizenship.
Themes
Political satireSocial commentaryInvestigative journalismAbsurdist humorCivic activism
Sources: britannica.com · kennedy-center.org