John Oliver
John Oliver is a British-American comedian, writer, and television host best known for his work on HBO's 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.' With a sharp wit and keen political commentary, Oliver tackles a wide range of topics, often highlighting social injustices and government accountability. Before his successful solo career, he was a correspondent on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart, where he developed his distinctive comedic style. Oliver's approach combines humor with thorough research, making complex issues more accessible to a broad audience.
Born on Apr 23, 1977 (48 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 34,390 | $2,700,000 | 1,368$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 43,211 | $1,400,000 | 1,294$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,598 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Totals | 3 | 116,724,163 | 80,199 | $4,112,800 | 2,678$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
North Macedonia:
John Oliver was a ruler in the region who restored the church in 1341.
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United Kingdom:
John Oliver pioneered 'investigative comedy' on his show.
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Spain:
John Oliver ended his season with many people expressing their disdain for 2016.
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Canada:
John Oliver discovered the winery’s selection of wines bearing his name on a broadcast.
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United States:
Liberal HBO comedian John Oliver dedicated a 34-minute segment to ripping her on 'Last Week Tonight'.
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Canada:
John Oliver urged viewers to cancel their Disney+ subscriptions on his show Last Week Tonight.
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United Kingdom:
John Oliver is a comedian who controversially campaigned for the pūteketeke to win the Bird of the Year competition.
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United States:
John Oliver volunteered as a campaign manager in 2023, leading to accusations of American interference.
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United Kingdom:
John Oliver ran a global campaign for the threatened pūteketeke, which won the 2023 bird of the year.
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Germany:
John Oliver hosted the character 'Bernd das Brot' on his TV show 'Last Week Tonight' and expressed his admiration for the character.
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