John Oliver
Acting
John 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
2025Untold: The Fall of Favre
Self - Host, Last Week Tonight (archive footage)
2023Last Squeak Tonight with John Oliver
Self
2021Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
Self
2019Wonder Park
Steve (voice)
2019The Lion King
Zazu (voice)
2017Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Self
2017Cross Wars
Narrator (voice)
2015The True Cost
Self
2014The Concert for Valor
Self
2014Harmontown
Self
2013The Smurfs 2
Vanity Smurf (voice)
2013The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow
Vanity Smurf (voice)
2012The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self
2011The Smurfs
Vanity Smurf (voice)
2010The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
Self - Correspondent
2008John Oliver: Terrifying Times
Self
2008The Love Guru
Dick Pants