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John Mulaney He is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, and actor, best known for his distinctive stand-up performances and work Saturday Night Live. He first gained recognition as a writer on sketch series before becoming a big comedy star with specials like New in town and Wonderful baby.
In recent years, his personal life has also made headlines, including his relationship and marriage to Olivia Munn. The couple, who started dating in 2021, now share two children – a son Malcolm And a daughter May JunThey got married in July 2024.
From his early comedy roots to his career highs and personal accomplishments, here’s everything to know about John below.
He’s from Chicago
John He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 26, 1982 Ellenprofessor at Northwestern University Pritzker Law School, and Charles “Chip” Mullaney Jrlawyer.
He attended St. Ignatius College Prep before attending Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he graduated in 2004. He has remained connected to the school over the years, including participating in a fundraiser for its improv community in 2019.
He’s gotten his start Saturday Night Live
John He began his career as a writer in Saturday Night Live From 2008 to 2013, he helped create some of the show’s most memorable sketches, including the fan-favorite character Stefon with… Bill Hader. During his time on the writing staff, he received several Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
He was originally invited to audition for the show in 2008 – alongside comedians such as Donald Glover and Ellie Kemper– which eventually led to his appointment as a writer. After leaving the show, John returned as host several times starting in 2018 and has since become a recurring guest host, eventually joining. SNLFive Timing Club.
It’s an Emmy winner
While working on Saturday Night Live The writing team has won many Emmy Awards for many years. John took home a trophy for his work Justin TimberlakeHis hilarious opening monologue in 2011, and was also honored with a large number of nominations. He later won additional Emmys for his stand-up specials, including John Mulaney: Cool kid at Radio City (2018) and baby c (2023), both recognized for outstanding writing for a special variety.
In addition to his success as a writer, John has built a large fan base as a stand-up comedian presenting specials such as… The returning child and baby cIn addition to previous Comedy Central projects. He has also created and starred in his own sitcom, Mulaneywhich premiered on Fox in 2014. Unfortunately, the series only lasted one season and was canceled after 13 episodes — but John doesn’t have any hard feelings about it. “I thought it was a really funny show,” he said. “I thought it had a lot of funny jokes in it.” Mulaney in a 2018 interview. “That’s not to disagree with anyone who didn’t like it, but I think at the time I didn’t want to admit that I thought it was good, guys. I wouldn’t have put it out if I didn’t.”
He has been open about his personal struggles
John He has been candid about his struggles with substance abuse, including in a 2024 interview with David Letterman On Netflix My next guest needs no introduction. During the conversation, he spoke openly about going through rehab, describing the physical and emotional challenges of detox and recovery.
He also thought about how that period of his life influenced his attitudes, and especially his own style baby cWho turned his experiences with addiction, intervention, and sobriety into deeply personal material.
He is married to Olivia Munn and has two children
John is married to Actress Olivia Munn. The couple, who began dating in 2021, have two children: son Malcolm, born in November 2021, and daughter Mi-June, born via surrogate in September 2024.
Before his relationship with Olivia, John was married to an artist Anna Marie Tendler. The couple was together for approximately seven years before separating in 2021, and their divorce was finalized later that year.
