British comedian
Born: April 23, 1977
John Oliver is a British comedian, writer, producer, and television host best known for his work on the HBO late-night talk show “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” Born on April 23, 1977, in Birmingham, England, Oliver attended Cambridge University, where he studied English and was a member of the Footlights comedy troupe. After graduating, he pursued a career in comedy, performing stand-up and appearing in various television shows.
Oliver gained widespread recognition as a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” from 2006 to 2013, where his sharp wit and comedic talent earned him a loyal fanbase. In 2014, he launched “Last Week Tonight,” a satirical news program that combines humor with in-depth analysis of current events, politics, and social issues. The show has received critical acclaim and numerous awards for its insightful commentary and investigative segments.
Outside of his television work, Oliver has lent his voice to animated films, such as “The Smurfs” and “The Lion King,” and has appeared in several movies and TV series. He continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for his intelligent humor, incisive commentary, and commitment to addressing important societal issues through his work.
John Oliver’s 5 most popular quotes
- You can write jokes at any point of the day. Jokes are not that hard to write, or they shouldn’t be when it is literally your job.
- Stand-up comedy seems like a terrifying thing. Objectively. Before anyone has done it, it seems like one of the most frightening things you could conceive, and there’s just no shortcut – you just have to do it.
- There are so many low points with stand-up. You are perpetually humiliated, so it doesn’t really matter anymore. I don’t have any dignity left to lose. An audience can’t hurt you anymore when you’ve been completely dismantled.
- If I wanted to take a more activist or journalistic slant in work, I should probably just go be an activist or a journalist. But I’m happy being a comedian.
- Attending a Sarah Palin rally was simultaneously one of the strangest and most chilling events of my life.
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