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.

The Smurfs (2011)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Raja Gosnell
CAST:  Neil Patrick Harris  •  Jayma Mays  •  Anton Yelchin  •  Hank Azaria

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Raja Gosnell
CAST:  Neil Patrick Harris  •  Jayma Mays  •  Anton Yelchin  •  Hank Azaria

The Smurfs 2 (2013)

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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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Raja Gosnell
CAST:  Neil Patrick Harris  •  Christina Ricci  •  Katy Perry  •  Hank Azaria

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Raja Gosnell
CAST:  Neil Patrick Harris  •  Christina Ricci  •  Katy Perry  •  Hank Azaria

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (2010)

“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 ...  (more)

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CAST:  Jon Stewart  •  Stephen Colbert  •  John Oliver  •  Aasif Mandvi

“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 ...  (more)

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CAST:  Jon Stewart  •  Stephen Colbert  •  John Oliver  •  Aasif Mandvi

John Oliver: Terrifying Times (2008)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Troy Miller
CAST:  John Oliver  •  Andy Zaltzman

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Troy Miller
CAST:  John Oliver  •  Andy Zaltzman

The Love Guru (2008)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marco Schnabel
CAST:  Mike Myers  •  Jessica Alba  •  Justin Timberlake  •  Romany Malco

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marco Schnabel
CAST:  Mike Myers  •  Jessica Alba  •  Justin Timberlake  •  Romany Malco

Harmontown (2014)

A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon (NBC's Community) as he takes his live podcast on a national tour.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Neil Berkeley
CAST:  Dan Harmon  •  Erin McGathy  •  Spencer Crittenden  •  Ben Stiller

A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon (NBC's Community) as he takes his live podcast on a national tour.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Neil Berkeley
CAST:  Dan Harmon  •  Erin McGathy  •  Spencer Crittenden  •  Ben Stiller

The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow (2013)

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, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stephan Franck
CAST:  Hank Azaria  •  Melissa Sturm  •  Alan Cumming  •  Fred Armisen

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, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stephan Franck
CAST:  Hank Azaria  •  Melissa Sturm  •  Alan Cumming  •  Fred Armisen

Cross Wars (2017)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Patrick Durham
CAST:  Brian Austin Green  •  Danny Trejo  •  Vinnie Jones  •  Patrick Durham

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Patrick Durham
CAST:  Brian Austin Green  •  Danny Trejo  •  Vinnie Jones  •  Patrick Durham

The True Cost (2015)

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

DIRECTION:  Andrew Morgan
CAST:  Vandana Shiva  •  Stella McCartney  •  Stephen Colbert  •  John Oliver

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

DIRECTION:  Andrew Morgan
CAST:  Vandana Shiva  •  Stella McCartney  •  Stephen Colbert  •  John Oliver

The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)

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

DIRECTION:  Ryan Polito
CAST:  Fred Armisen  •  Lance Bass  •  Matt Berry  •  Russell Brand

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

DIRECTION:  Ryan Polito
CAST:  Fred Armisen  •  Lance Bass  •  Matt Berry  •  Russell Brand

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs (2017)

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.  (more)

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CAST:  Jon Stewart  •  Adam Sandler  •  Vincent D'Onofrio  •  Steve Carell

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.  (more)

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CAST:  Jon Stewart  •  Adam Sandler  •  Vincent D'Onofrio  •  Steve Carell

Wonder Park (2019)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dylan Brown
CAST:  Matthew Broderick  •  Jennifer Garner  •  Ken Hudson Campbell  •  Kenan Thompson

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dylan Brown
CAST:  Matthew Broderick  •  Jennifer Garner  •  Ken Hudson Campbell  •  Kenan Thompson

The Lion King (2019)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jon Favreau
CAST:  Donald Glover  •  Beyoncé  •  James Earl Jones  •  Chiwetel Ejiofor

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jon Favreau
CAST:  Donald Glover  •  Beyoncé  •  James Earl Jones  •  Chiwetel Ejiofor

The Concert for Valor (2014)

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

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Eminem  •  Jack Black  •  Jamie Foxx  •  Bryan Cranston

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

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Eminem  •  Jack Black  •  Jamie Foxx  •  Bryan Cranston

Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days (2021)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rebecca Gitlitz
CAST:  Whoopi Goldberg  •  Anthony Fauci  •  W. Kamau Bell  •  Gloria Estefan

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rebecca Gitlitz
CAST:  Whoopi Goldberg  •  Anthony Fauci  •  W. Kamau Bell  •  Gloria Estefan

Oh, Hello: Nick Kroll and John Mulaney as Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland (2017)

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.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Nick Kroll  •  John Mulaney  •  John Oliver

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.  (more)

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CAST:  Nick Kroll  •  John Mulaney  •  John Oliver

Backstage... at the Cambridge Footlights (1997)

Documentary of the 1997 Footlights, the theatrical club of Cambridge University.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Wright
CAST:  Richard Ayoade  •  Earl Spencer Brown  •  Matthew Holness  •  Rebecca Johnson

Documentary of the 1997 Footlights, the theatrical club of Cambridge University.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Wright
CAST:  Richard Ayoade  •  Earl Spencer Brown  •  Matthew Holness  •  Rebecca Johnson