John Oliver is an English comedian, writer, producer and political commentator. He is best known for his work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Born and raised in Birmingham, England, Oliver developed a keen interest in comedy at an early age. After studying economics and social anthropology at the University of Cambridge, he started his career as a stand-up comic before joining The Daily Show in 2006.

Early Life: John William Oliver was born on April 23rd, 1977 toJim and Carole Oliver in Birmingham, England. His father worked as a school headteacher while his mother was a music teacher. From a young age, he showed an interest in writing jokes which led him to pursue a career in comedy.

Education: Oliver attended Mark Rutherford School and later the prestigious Cambridge University. He studied economics and social anthropology, graduating with a BA degree in 1998. During his time at university, he wrote for The Cambridge Footlights and was an active member of the Cambridge Union Society.

Career: After graduating from college, Oliver began performing stand-up comedy at small clubs in London. In 2001, he joined BBC Radio 4’s satirical news quiz show The Now Show as a regular contributor and later appeared on several other shows such as Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You. In 2006, he was invited to join The Daily Show by Jon Stewart where he quickly gained attention for his wit and political commentary.

In 2014, Oliver launched Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO which quickly achieved critical and commercial success. The show features a mix of comedy and investigative journalism as it explores various current events and issues.

Writing: In addition to his work in television, Oliver has written several books including “I'm A Wanker So What?” (2002), “Terrifying Times” (2006), and “The Daily Show: An Oral History As Told By Jon Stewart, the Correspondents, Staff & Guests” (2015). He is also a co-writer for the films Alien Autopsy (2006) and Keeping Up With The Joneses (2016).

Awards & Accolades: Oliver has received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in 2017, four Writers Guild of America Awards, and two Peabody Awards. He has also been nominated for 7 British Academy Television Awards and 5 Producers Guild of America Awards.

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Q. What is John Oliver's educational background?
A. John Oliver graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in economics and social anthropology.

Q. When did John Oliver join The Daily Show?
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Q. What other projects has John Oliver worked on?
A. In addition to his work on television, John Oliver has written books and co-written movies. He has also collaborated on several radio shows.

Q. What awards has John Oliver won?
A. John Oliver has been awarded a Primetime Emmy Award, four Writers Guild of America Awards, two Peabody Awards and numerous nominations for other prestigious awards.

Q. What is the name of John Oliver's show on HBO?
A. The show is called Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and it airs on HBO. It features comedy and investigative journalism exploring current events and issues.

Q. What was John Oliver's first job in comedy?
A. John Oliver's first job in comedy was performing stand-up at small clubs in London. He later became a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4’s satirical news quiz show The Now Show.