John Oliver

Date of Birth: April 23, 1977

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

John William Oliver is a British-American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He was born on April 23, 1977, in Birmingham, England. Oliver first gained recognition for his work on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” where he served as a correspondent from 2006 to 2013. In 2014, he became the host of his own show, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” on HBO, which has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, including several Primetime Emmy Awards. Known for his sharp wit, incisive political commentary, and in-depth investigative journalism, Oliver has become a prominent voice in American media.

5 Interesting Facts about John Oliver

1. John Oliver holds dual citizenship in the United Kingdom and the United States.

2. He was part of the Cambridge Footlights, a renowned student comedy troupe, during his time at Cambridge University.

3. Oliver won a Primetime Emmy Award for his writing work on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”

4. He has a distinctive style of wearing suits and ties in bold colors on “Last Week Tonight.”

5. John Oliver has been an outspoken critic of various political figures and institutions, using humor to make complex issues accessible to a broad audience.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Oliver

1. “If you want to do something evil, put it inside something boring.”

2. “History is almost always written by the victors and almost always written with a filter of what they would like that history to be.”

3. “If you have to tell someone they’re a jerk, they’re probably not the only jerk in the room.”

4. “Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations.”

5. “It’s hard to know who’s right in the heat of the moment, but history tends to make fools of us all.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

John Oliver’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

John Oliver and his wife, Kate Norley, a former U.S. Army medic, have two sons. Their first son was born in 2015, and their second son was born in 2018.