​John William 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.

John Oliver

Acting Born April 23, 1977 Erdington, Birmingham, England, UK

​John William 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

The Simpsons

Booth Wilkes-John (voice)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Self - Guest

The Daily Show

Self

The Daily Show

Self - Senior Policy Analyst

The Daily Show

Self - Correspondent

The Daily Show

Self - Host

The Daily Show

Self - Corrrespondent

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Self - Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers

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Late Show with David Letterman

Self - Guest

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Self - Guest