John Mulaney

Date of Birth: August 26, 1982

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

John Edmund Mulaney is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer, best known for his stand-up specials and his work on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mulaney developed a love for comedy at a young age. He attended St. Ignatius College Prep and later Georgetown University, where he studied English and Theology. After graduating, Mulaney moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy. He joined the writing staff of SNL in 2008, where he became known for creating memorable characters and sketches, including the beloved character Stefon, alongside actor Bill Hader. Mulaney left SNL in 2012 to focus on his stand-up career and other projects. Mulaney has released several successful stand-up specials, including “New in Town” (2012), “The Comeback Kid” (2015), and “Kid Gorgeous” (2018), the latter of which won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. He also created and starred in the semi-autobiographical sitcom “Mulaney” and lent his voice to the character of Andrew Glouberman in the animated series “Big Mouth.”

5 Interesting Facts about John Mulaney

1. John Mulaney is a big fan of “The Simpsons” and has cited it as a major influence on his comedic style.

2. He is known for his clean-cut appearance and often wears suits during his stand-up performances.

3. Mulaney struggled with substance abuse in the past and has been open about his journey to sobriety.

4. He co-created the character Stefon with Bill Hader, which became one of the most popular recurring characters on SNL.

5. Mulaney married makeup artist Annamarie Tendler in 2014, but they divorced in 2021.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Mulaney

1. “Things don’t exist until they exist.”

2. “I kind of thought, ‘Why am I trying to do a perfect show, a perfect representation of me?’ It’s not what’s interesting. What’s interesting is the flaws.”

3. “It’s 100% easier not to do things than to do them.”

4. “You have the moral backbone of a chocolate éclair.”

5. “I will keep all of my emotions right here and then one day I’ll die.”