John Oliver

​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.

Works

The Horne Section TV Show
7.0

The Horne Section TV Show

Alex Horne steps out of Greg Davies' shadow as he gets the chance to host his own late-night chat show with his loyal band. But will all go to plan in this mash-up of comedy, celebs, music and mayhem?

Release Date: 2022-11-17

Character: John Oliver

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 4

LuLaRich
6.3

LuLaRich

A four-part docuseries that chronicles the unraveling of LuLaRoe, the billion dollar clothing empire accused of misleading thousands of women with their multi-level marketing platform.

Release Date: 2021-09-09

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 20

6.5

Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days

For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclusion around the globe by using the universal tools of music, empathy and celebrity. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days reflects upon the efforts that have earned the show respect and qualification around the globe. The special also chronicles the creation and introduction of a Black family of Sesame Street Muppets, Wes and Elijah Walker, a father-and-son duo who are at the heart of Sesame Workshop’s new racial justice initiative Coming Together.

Release Date: 2021-04-26

Character: Self

Vote Count: 4

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
7.2

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo

Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he's going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun with this celeb-studded talk show, bringing familiar Sesame Street friends like Elmo, Cookie Monster, celebrity guests, and laughs the whole family can enjoy!

Release Date: 2020-05-27

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 9

7.1

The Lion King

Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

Release Date: 2019-07-12

Character: Zazu (voice)

Vote Count: 10215

6.5

Wonder Park

A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery -- the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world's wildest rides operated by fun-loving animals, the excitement never ends. But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park.

Release Date: 2019-03-13

Character: Steve (voice)

Vote Count: 704

Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas
8.5

Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas

Follow comedian and writer Wyatt Cenac as he explores America’s most pressing issues. Traveling to different parts of the country, Cenac brings unique perspectives to systemic issues, while tackling more benign everyday inconveniences with comedic solutions.

Release Date: 2018-04-13

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 20

Vote Count: 2

6.2

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Benefiting NEXT for Autism, the special features stand-up performances, sketches and short films.

Release Date: 2017-11-18

Character: Self

Vote Count: 4

Big Mouth
7.7

Big Mouth

Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.

Release Date: 2017-09-29

Character: Harry (voice)

Episode Count: 3

Vote Count: 1082

The Russell Howard Hour
8.0

The Russell Howard Hour

Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.

Release Date: 2017-09-21

Character: Self

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 11

9.5

Oh, Hello: Nick Kroll and John Mulaney as Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland

Oh, Hello on Broadway came to 92Y with comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney as Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland — appearing in character for an evening of conversation moderated by John Oliver. Recorded June 13, 2017 at 92nd Street Y.

Release Date: 2017-06-21

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

4.3

Cross Wars

Cross is aided by his team of weapons experts Riot, War, Shark, Lucia, Ranger, Saint, Blackfire and Nuke. Their biggest fight is against their most dangerous enemy GUNNAR. A thousand year old Viking that's cursed to live for ever. Gunnar's only chance at ending his own life is to be the last living soul on earth. The Cross Team must stop Gunnar before he ends humanity.

Release Date: 2017-02-11

Character: Narrator (voice)

Vote Count: 23

Danger Mouse
6.2

Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse is back saving London, saving the World and, most importantly, saving Penfold in brand new and fantastically absurd, energetic adventures.

Release Date: 2015-09-28

Character: Augustus P. Crumhorn IV (voice)

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 22

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.5

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch

Release Date: 2015-09-08

Character: Self

Episode Count: 15

Vote Count: 283

7.6

The True Cost

Film from Andrew Morgan. The True Cost is a documentary film exploring the impact of fashion on people and the planet.

Release Date: 2015-05-29

Character: Self

Vote Count: 222

Hot Ones
7.4

Hot Ones

The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat.

Release Date: 2015-03-12

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 54

8.6

The Concert for Valor

A live HBO concert honoring United States veterans in Washington DC.

Release Date: 2014-11-11

Character: Self

Vote Count: 7

5.9

Wyatt Cenac: Brooklyn

Wyatt Cenac heads to Brooklyn to share his observations on the borough that's the backdrop for three sitcoms and a reality show about cheesemongers.

Release Date: 2014-10-21

Department: Crew

Job: Thanks

Vote Count: 12

The Men In Blazers Show
6.5

The Men In Blazers Show

A celebration of the Premier League, the world's greatest sporting telenovela, with Roger Bennett and Michael Davies.

Release Date: 2014-09-22

Character: Self

Episode Count: 9

Vote Count: 2

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
7.9

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

Release Date: 2014-04-27

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Self - Host

Episode Count: 320

Vote Count: 685

6.6

Harmontown

A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon as he takes his live podcast on a national tour.

Release Date: 2014-03-08

Character: Self

Vote Count: 81

Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.4

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".

Release Date: 2014-02-25

Character: Self

Episode Count: 12

Vote Count: 98

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.

Release Date: 2014-02-17

Character: Self

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 320

Rick and Morty
8.7

Rick and Morty

Rick is a mentally-unbalanced but scientifically gifted old man who has recently reconnected with his family. He spends most of his time involving his young grandson Morty in dangerous, outlandish adventures throughout space and alternate universes. Compounded with Morty's already unstable family life, these events cause Morty much distress at home and school.

Release Date: 2013-12-02

Character: Dr. Xenon Bloom (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 9976

6.8

The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow

When Brainy Smurf is favored to win the annual Smurfberry Hunt for the ninth year in a row, Gutsy Smurf sets out to discover how Brainy wins every year. Gutsy’s investigation takes him into spooky Smurfy Hollow–and right into Gargamel’s trap! Can Brainy and Gutsy, with the help of Smurfette, put aside their rivalry before Gargamel captures them–or worse, they come face-to-face with the legendary ghost, the Headless Horseman?

Release Date: 2013-09-12

Character: Vanity Smurf (voice)

Vote Count: 104

5.7

The Smurfs 2

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

Release Date: 2013-07-30

Character: Vanity Smurf (voice)

Vote Count: 2218

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
8.3

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja is an American animated television series created by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas for Disney XD. It is produced by Titmouse, Inc. and Boulder Media Limited. Many of the character designs were supplied by Jhonen Vasquez, the creator of Invader Zim. The series premiered on September 17, 2012.

Release Date: 2012-08-13

Character: Coach Green (voice)

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 54

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
7.2

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up best when he says, 'You've finally made a show about nothing.'

Release Date: 2012-07-19

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 145

Gravity Falls
8.6

Gravity Falls

Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Release Date: 2012-06-15

Character: Wax Sherlock Holmes (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 3075

7.6

The Secret Policeman's Ball

A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.

Release Date: 2012-03-04

Character: Self

Vote Count: 8

Billy on the Street
6.6

Billy on the Street

Comedian Billy Eichner, unfiltered and unapologetic, hits the streets of New York City to test unsuspecting strangers on their knowledge of music and pop culture. With microphone in hand and money in tow, Eichner gives contestants the chance to win cash by answering a series of hilarious and spontaneous questions. The catch? The final round is subjective - Don't agree with Billy? You lose.

Release Date: 2011-12-18

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 24

5.8

The Smurfs

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.

Release Date: 2011-07-29

Character: Vanity Smurf (voice)

Vote Count: 3781

Bob's Burgers
7.8

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.

Release Date: 2011-01-09

Character: Ian (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 949

5.9

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Who among us has not wanted to open their window and shout that at the top of their lungs? Seriously, who? Because we’re looking for those people. We’re looking for the people who think shouting is annoying, counterproductive, and terrible for your throat; who feel that the loudest voices shouldn’t be the only ones that get heard; and who believe that the only time it’s appropriate to draw a Hitler mustache on someone is when that person is actually Hitler. Or Charlie Chaplin in certain roles.

Release Date: 2010-10-30

Character: Self - Correspondent

Vote Count: 6

John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show
10.0

John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show

John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show is a stand-up comedy television series that currently airs on Comedy Central in the United States. Hosted by British comedian John Oliver, who is best known for his work on The Daily Show, the show features new material by both up-and-coming and established comedians. Each episode features four performers, including the headliner but not Oliver.

Release Date: 2010-01-08

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Self - Host

Episode Count: 26

Vote Count: 1

Community
8.0

Community

Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.

Release Date: 2009-09-17

Character: Professor Ian Duncan

Episode Count: 17

Vote Count: 1776

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
4.8

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

Release Date: 2009-07-16

Character: Self - Guest

Episode Count: 7

Vote Count: 60

Important Things with Demetri Martin
6.4

Important Things with Demetri Martin

Important Things with Demetri Martin is a sketch-variety show that aired on Comedy Central starring comedian Demetri Martin. Each episode examined a single theme, the "important thing", such as timing, power, control and money. All sketches, short vignettes, animated segments and stand-up comedy were loosely related to the theme of the episode. The show was produced by Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions, and contains stand-up, prop comedy and musical comedy by Martin, as well as taped sketches. Jon Stewart took an active role in editing the first few episodes.

Release Date: 2009-02-11

Character: The King / The Prince / William Shakespeare

Episode Count: 17

Vote Count: 24

4.1

The Love Guru

Born in America and raised in an Indian ashram, Pitka returns to his native land to seek his fortune as a spiritualist and self-help expert. His skills are put to the test when he must get a brokenhearted hockey player's marriage back on track in time for the man to help his team win the Stanley Cup.

Release Date: 2008-06-20

Character: Dick Pants

Vote Count: 712

Water And Power
5.0

Water And Power

It's a tough gig working for the Water Department, and it's also a tough gig working in Power. Dan Harmon and Ryan Ridley show you why.

Release Date: 2008-04-27

Character: The Daily Show's John Oliver

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 1

7.2

John Oliver: Terrifying Times

American viewers may know him best as the British correspondent on "The Daily Show," but John Oliver is also an accomplished stand-up comic. In his first Comedy Central special Oliver tackles the topics that perplex him about the United States. He takes well-aimed shots at the American political process and the invasion of Iraq (including how the Brits would have done it differently), and argues for reparations from the Revolutionary War.

Release Date: 2008-04-20

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Self

Vote Count: 19

The Colbert Report
6.8

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. It satirizes conservative personality-driven political pundit programs, particularly Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits. The Colbert Report has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards each in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, two Television Critics Association Awards Awards, and two Satellite Awards. In 2013, it won two Emmys. It has been presented as non-satirical journalism in several instances, including by the Tom DeLay Legal Defense Trust and by Robert Wexler following his interview on the program. The Report received considerable media coverage following its debut on October 17, 2005, for Colbert's coining of the term "truthiness", which dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster named its 2006 Word of the Year.

Release Date: 2005-10-17

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 265

Mock the Week
7.0

Mock the Week

Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain. The game is influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy, with several rounds requiring players to deliver answers on unexpected subjects on the spur of the moment.

Release Date: 2005-06-05

Character: Self

Episode Count: 7

Vote Count: 76

Robot Chicken
7.6

Robot Chicken

A series of pop-culture parodies using stop-motion animation of toys, action figures and dolls. The title character was an ordinary chicken until he was run down by a car and subsequently brought back to life in cyborg form by mad scientist Fritz Huhnmorder, who tortures Robot Chicken by forcing him to watch a random selection of TV shows, the sketches that make up the body of each episode.

Release Date: 2005-02-20

Character: Serpentor/British gentleman

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 491

Green Wing
8.0

Green Wing

Follow new surgical registrar Dr Caroline Todd through her first day at work and beyond, starting out as she means to go on - dishevelled and under-deodorised! Along the way she meets an assortment of bizarre and demented characters. Be prepared for one of the most surreal journeys you're ever likely to take as you dive into the anarchic world of Green Wing Hospital!

Release Date: 2004-09-03

Character: Car Salesman

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 96

The Soup
6.0

The Soup

With this satirical series, the E! Entertainment Network returns to a format they helped create with the popular '90s show Talk Soup. Only this time instead of just poking fun at talk shows, they're setting their sights on all things in entertainment, reality TV, pop culture, and politics.

Release Date: 2004-07-01

Character: Self

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 24

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.5

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Release Date: 2003-01-26

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 162

My Hero
6.4

My Hero

My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson. The programme ran for six series, first broadcast in February 2000, and concluding in September 2006. The series follows the antics of the dim-witted superhero "Thermoman", portrayed by Ardal O'Hanlon in series one to five and by James Dreyfus in the final series. The series was regularly directed by John Stroud. In the UK, the digital channel Gold regularly re-runs the programme, although the last series has yet to appear on the channel. In the United States it was shown on PBS and, briefly, BBC America. In Australia, UKTV offered re-runs of the first three series, while BBC Entertainment provided repeats for Scandinavia.

Release Date: 2000-02-04

Character: Man from the BBC

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 29

People Like Us
7.9

People Like Us

People Like Us was a British radio and TV comedy programme, a spoof on-location documentary written by John Morton, and starring Chris Langham as Roy Mallard, an inept interviewer. Originally a radio show for BBC Radio 4 in three series from 1995 to 1997, it was made into a television series for BBC Two that aired from September 1999 to June 2000.

Release Date: 1999-09-20

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 9

Backstage... at the Cambridge Footlights

Documentary of the 1997 Footlights, the theatrical club of Cambridge University.

Release Date: 1997-01-01

Character: Self

The Daily Show
6.4

The Daily Show

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

Release Date: 1996-07-22

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Self

Episode Count: 2558

Vote Count: 551

The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Release Date: 1989-12-17

Character: Booth Wilkes-John (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 10058

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