John Mulaney

Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer

American Chicago, Illinois Virgo

Quick Info

ProfessionStand-up Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth26/08/1982
Age44 years
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about John Mulaney

14/09/2026

John Mulaney presented the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. His extended monologue about masculinity, including a bleeped joke referencing DJ Khaled, drew strong praise and renewed calls for him to host the ceremony.

17/06/2026

Mulaney became the first comedian to sell out Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, with a headlining show on July 11, 2026. The performance was part of his Mister Whatever stand-up tour and followed his earlier pledge to become the first comedian to headline the ballpark.

22/04/2025

John Mulaney announced a new stand-up tour called Mister Whatever, expanding it across North America with multiple city stops. The tour was promoted alongside his ongoing work in live comedy and his Netflix projects, including his weekly talk show format.

30/01/2025

Netflix announced that John Mulaney's new talk show would be titled Everybody's Live with John Mulaney. The series was positioned as a follow-up to Everybody's in L.A. and was set to begin a weekly run in March 2025.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryJohn Edmund Mulaney is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer who rose to prominence as a writer for NBC's Saturday Night Live from 2008 to 2013. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, he co-created the character Stefon with Bill Hader and has built a successful stand-up comedy career with multiple specials. In June 2026 he became the first comedian to sell out Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, during his Mister Whatever tour.

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityGeorgetown University
DegreeBA

Personal Life

Children2

Relationships & More

SpouseOlivia Munn (m. 2024)
Former SpouseAnnamarie Tendler (m. 2014; div. 2022)

Family

ParentsAttended Yale with Bill and Hillary Clinton

Career

Notable Positions
  • Writer, Saturday Night Live (2008-2013)
  • Co-creator of character Stefon with Bill Hader
  • Host of Saturday Night Live (multiple times, SNL Five-Timers Club member)
  • Creator and star of Fox sitcom Mulaney
  • Co-creator and performer in Oh, Hello on Broadway
  • Co-executive producer, writer, and occasional actor on Documentary Now!
  • Voice actor in Big Mouth, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
  • Creator and host of Netflix's Everybody's in LA (2024)
  • Host of Netflix's Everybody's Live (debuted March 2025)
  • Starred in Broadway play All In: Comedy About Love (December 2024)
Stand-up CareerHeadliner since 2008, performed at Bonnaroo Music Festival and various comedy festivals; current Mister Whatever tour began in 2025 and continued through 2026
Awards
  • Two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
  • Three-time Emmy Award winner
  • Critics Choice Award winner
  • WGA Award winner
  • Three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special (Kid Gorgeous, Baby J, SNL 50)
Notable Projects
  • John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch (Netflix children's musical comedy special, 2019)
  • Writer for Maya & Marty
  • Writer for Comedy Central Roast of James Franco
  • Stand-up specials: The Top Part (2009), New in Town (2012), The Comeback Kid (2015), Kid Gorgeous (2018), Baby J (2023)

Social Media

Xhttps://twitter.com/mulaney

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started performing at age seven in a children's sketch group called The Rugrats
2. Parents attended Yale with Bill and Hillary Clinton, which became the subject of one of his stand-up routines
3. Declined an offer to host the Academy Awards, as he has discussed publicly

Also born on 26 August

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