Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, Writer, Television Host, Actor, Producer, Political Commentator |
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| Nationality | British-American |
| Date of Birth | 23/04/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom |
Latest News about John Oliver
15/06/2025
John Oliver received critical acclaim for his 2025 season of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, where he delivered a series of satirical segments addressing global political shifts and domestic policy changes. His commentary on the 2025 U.S. election cycle was widely shared and discussed across major news outlets, reinforcing his reputation as a leading voice in political satire.
03/02/2025
John Oliver announced a new documentary project focusing on climate change activism, set to premiere in late 2025. The project, produced in collaboration with HBO, aims to highlight grassroots movements and their impact on global environmental policy, continuing his commitment to investigative journalism blended with humor.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John William Oliver |
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| Notable Works | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Community, The Lion King (2019), The Smurfs (2011) |
| Awards | Emmy Award (2009, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), Peabody Award (2016, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Kate Norley |
| Children | Two |
Relationships & More
| Married Since | October 2011 |
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Family
| Children Count | 2 |
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Career
| Breakthrough Role | Correspondent and Guest Host on The Daily Show |
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| Main Show | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 2014–present) |
| Other Roles | Actor in Community (Professor Ian Duncan), Voice in The Lion King (2019), The Smurfs (2011) |
| Podcast | The Bugle |
Style Quotient
| Style | Incisive, satirical commentary on current events and politics blending humor with investigative journalism |
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Social Media
| Website | IamJohnOliver.com |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He temporarily hosted The Daily Show in the summer of 2013, replacing Jon Stewart. | |
| 2. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in December 2019. | |
| 3. He lives in New York City. | |
| 4. He is known for his British roots and impact on American late-night television. | |
| 5. He won a Peabody Award in 2016 for his work on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. |