John Oliver is a British-American actor and comedian best known as the host of the TV Show “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” on HBO. He is also recognized for his appearance on The Daily Show and the NBC sitcom Community.
John Oliver Biography
| Full Name | John William Oliver |
| Nickname | John Oliver |
| Profession | Comedian, and actor |
| Date of Birth | 23 April 1977 |
| Age | 48 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Birmingham, England |
| Nationality | British, American |
| Hometown | Birmingham, England |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Mark Rutherford School |
| College | Christ’s College, Cambridge |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
John Oliver Age
John Oliver was born on 23 April 1977 in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. He is 48 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Taurus.
John Oliver Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Kate Norley |
| Spouse/Wife | Kate NOrley (m, 2011) |
| Children | Two sons |
John Oliver Family
| Father’s Name | Jim Oliver |
| Mother’s Name | Carole Oliver |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career Highlights
| Debut | TV – 1985: Bleak House Film – 2008: The Love Guru |
| Stand-up career | Years active – 2001 – present Genres – political/news satire, observational comedy, black comedy, sarcasm, cringe comedy, and surreal humor Subject – politics, culture, events, civil rights, etc. |
| Awards | 3 – Primetime Awards 1 – WGA Award 1 – Grammy Award 20 – Emmy Award (for Last week Tonight) 8th– PGA Award (for Last week Tonight) 6 – WGA Award (for Last week Tonight) 2021 – Great Immigrants Award |
John Oliver Movies
- 2008 – The Love Guru
- 2011 – Moves : The Rise and Rise of the New Pornographers
- 2011 – The Smurfs
- 2013 – The Smurfs 2
- 2013 – The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow
- 2019 – Wonder park
- 2019 – The Lion King
John Oliver Television
- 1985 – Bleak House
- 2001 – People Like US
- 2003 – Gash
- 2004 – Green Wing
- 2005 – The Comic Side of 7 Days
- 2009 – Important Things with Demetri Martin
- 2012 – Gravity Falls
- 2014-present – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
- 2017-25 – Bob’s Burgers
- 2020 – Big Mouth
- 2022 – The Home Section TV Show
- 2025 – Love, Death, & Robots
John Oliver Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 183 cm In meters – 1.83 m In feet & inches – 6’0” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 81 kg In pounds – 177 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | White & Black |
John Oliver Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $80 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $15 million (annual, as the host of Last Week Tonight) |
| Income Source | Acting, hosting, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About John Oliver
- John Oliver was born and raised in Birmingham, England, to Jim and Carole Oliver.
- His mother is a music teacher, and his father is a school headmaster and social worker.
- He has an uncle named Stephen Oliver, who was an English composer, best known for his operas.
- He attended the Mark Rutherford School and learned to play the Viola.
- In the 1990s, he attended Christ’s College, Cambridge, where he was a member of the Cambridge Footlights.
- He and Footlights president Ayoade wrote and performed in several productions together.
- After graduating from university, he debuted his comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
- John married Kate Norley in 2011, whom he met at the 2008 Republican National Convention.
- John and Stephen Colbert became two of the Daily Show’s most successful former correspondents.
- He spent eight weeks in 2013 hosting The Daily Show when Jon Stewart was away.
- He has a pet rabbit named Marlon Bundo, who has become a minor celebrity in his own right.
- John Oliver holds dual citizenship in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
- He is an avid fan of the English soccer team Liverpool FC and often shows his love for the team in his comedy routines.
FAQ:
How old is John Oliver?
John Oliver is 48 years old, as of 2025.
Who is John Oliver’s wife?
John Oliver married Nate Norley in 2011.
What is John Oliver’s net worth?
As of 2025, John Oliver’s net worth is $80 million.