John Oliver
Known for 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.
Filmography
The Lion King
2019
as Zazu (voice)
The Smurfs
2011
as Vanity Smurf (voice)
The Smurfs 2
2013
as Vanity Smurf (voice)
Wonder Park
2019
as Steve (voice)
The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow
2013
as Vanity Smurf (voice)
The Love Guru
2008
as Dick Pants
The True Cost
2015
as Self
Harmontown
2014
as Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
2012
as Self
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017
as Self
Cross Wars
2017
as Narrator (voice)
Untold: The Fall of Favre
2025
as Self - Host, Last Week Tonight (archive footage)
The Concert for Valor
2014
as Self
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021
as Self
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
2010
as Self - Correspondent
Oh, Hello: Nick Kroll and John Mulaney as Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland
2017
as Self
Last Squeak Tonight with John Oliver
2023
as Self
Backstage... at the Cambridge Footlights
1997
as Self
John Oliver: Terrifying Times
2008
as Self
John Oliver: Terrifying Times
2008
Writer