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John Oliver: Biography

John Oliver

Birth Place: Birmingham, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 1977
Profession: Actor; comedian

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John Oliver Fast Facts:

Was vice president of the Cambridge Footlights theatrical club in the late 1990s.
Moved to New York to become a writer and correspondent on the Daily Show With Jon Stewart in 2006
First movie role was the character Dick Pants in the Mike Myers comedy The Love Guru (2008).
Joined the cast of Community in 2009, playing college professor Duncan on the NBC sitcom.

John Oliver Relationships:
Kate Norley - Fiancée
John Oliver Awards:
2008 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program - Nominee
2009 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Winner
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Nominee
2010 Grammy: Best Spoken Word Album - Winner
2011 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Winner
College:
University of Cambridge, Christ's College, Cambridge, England

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Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education, John Oliver Scott Gries/PictureGroup

John Olivers New York Stand-Up Show, John Oliver Brad Barket/Picture Group/Comedy Central

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Daily Show, Dan Bakkedahl, Samantha Bee, Rob Riggle, Job Stewart, Jason Jones, John Oliver Frank Ockenfels/Comedy Central

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