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John Oliver
John Oliver

John Oliver

  • English
  • Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
  1. 8th May: The Horne Section TV Show Series 2 launches Thursday 22nd May
  2. 6th May: John Oliver says SNL British version is a 'terrible idea' (Variety)
John Oliver

John Oliver is an English actor, stand-up comedian and writer.

Year Production Role
2025 The Horne Section TV Show - Series 2 Coming Soon
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  1. E1 - The Strength
 Self
2022 The Horne Section TV Show - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Self
2021 The Russell Howard Hour - Series 5
  1. Special - Best Of The Guests
 Guest
2020 The Russell Howard Hour - Series 4
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. Special - Highlights Special
 Guest
2017 The Russell Howard Hour - Series 1
  1. Special - Russell Howard Christmas Special
 Guest
2017 Danger Mouse - Series 2
  1. E20 - Crumfan
  2. E22 - Dark Side Of The Mouse
 Dr Augustus P Crumhorn III (Voice)
2015 Danger Mouse - Series 1
  1. E49 - Mousefall
  2. E50 - Mouse Rise
 Dr Augustus P Crumhorn III (Voice)
2013 Mock The Week Looks Back At...
  1. E5 - Law And Order
 Self (Archive Material)
2012 The Secret Policeman's Ball (as Jon Oliver)
  1. The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012
 Self
2009 Yes, It's The Ashes
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E3 - Episode Three
  3. E4 - Episode Four
  4. E6 - Episode Six
 Self
2008 Political Animal - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. Special - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Host / Presenter
2007 Political Animal - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
 Host / Presenter
2006 The News Quiz - Series 60
  1. Special - The News Quiz of the Year 2006
 Guest
2006 The Department - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Tax and Public Spending
  2. E2 - Terrorism
  3. E3 - Trade
  4. E4 - Immigration
  5. E5 - Science and Technology
  6. E6 - Making Britain Great Again
 Writer
2006 The Department - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Tax and Public Spending
  2. E2 - Terrorism
  3. E3 - Trade
  4. E4 - Immigration
  5. E5 - Science and Technology
  6. E6 - Making Britain Great Again
 Victor Gooch
2006 The News Quiz - Series 59
  1. E7 - Episode Six
 Guest
2006 Mock The Week - Series 2
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E4 - Episode Four
  4. E6 - Episode Six
  5. Special - Highlights Special
 Guest
2006 The Now Show - Series 17
  1. E3 - Episode Three
 Writer
2006 The Now Show - Series 17
  1. E3 - Episode Three
 Self
2005 Political Animal - Edinburgh Festival Special Host / Presenter
2005 The Department - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Crime and Punishment
  2. E2 - Democracy
  3. E3 - The Environment
  4. E4 - Europe
  5. E5 - Health
 Writer
2005 The Department - Series 2
View episodes
  1. E1 - Crime and Punishment
  2. E2 - Democracy
  3. E3 - The Environment
  4. E4 - Europe
  5. E5 - Health
 Victor Gooch
2005 Mock The Week - Series 1
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E3 - Episode Three
  3. E5 - Episode Five
  4. Special - Highlights Special
 Guest
2005 Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive - Series 1
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
 Guest
2005 The Unofficial Election Host / Presenter
2005 28 Acts In 28 Minutes
  1. E2 - Episode Two
 Guest
2005 The News Quiz - Series 56
  1. E7 - Episode Seven
 Guest
2005 The Comic Side Of 7 Days - Series 1
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  1. E2 - Episode Two
  2. E3 - Episode Three
  3. E5 - Episode Five
  4. E6 - Episode Six
 Self
2004 Jeremy Hardy's New Year Cavalcade Guest
2004 The Pits Alec
2004 Green Wing - Series 1
  1. E1 - Caroline's First Day
 Car Salesman
2004 Parsons And Naylor's Pull-Out Sections - Series 6
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
2004 4 At The Store - Series 7
  1. E3 - Episode Three
 Guest
2004 The Department - Series 1
View episodes
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
 Writer
2004 The Department - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
 Victor Gooch
2004 2004: The Stupid Version Writer (Additional Material)
2003 Gash
  1. E4 - Episode Four
 Self
2003 The State We're In - Series 2 Self
2001 People Like Us - Series 2
  1. E5 - The Bank Manager
 Actor
2001 My Hero - Series 2
  1. E5 - Pregnant
 Man from the BBC
2000 Chambers - Series 1
  1. E1 - It's Only Words
 Paul
2000 Smack The Pony - Series 2
  1. E2 - Episode Two
 Writer (Additional Material)

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
John Oliver on IMDb

Nationality
English
Critics' Choice Awards 2024
Best Talk Show (Winner)
Peabody Awards 2024
Entertainment (Winner)
Critics' Choice Awards 2023
Best Talk Show (Winner)
Critics' Choice Awards 2022
Best Talk Show (Winner)
Writers Guild Of America Awards 2021
Comedy/Variety Talk Series (Nominee (Last Week Tonight With John Oliver))
Critics' Choice Awards 2020
Best Talk Show (Nominee)
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2017
Best Host (Nominee)
Critics' Choice Awards 2016
Best Talk Show (Nominee)
Best Talk Show (Winner)
Critics' Choice Awards 2015
Best Talk Show (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 2014
Best International Comedy Programme (Nominee (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver))
Agent
Avalon
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