John Oliver

John Oliver

artist United Kingdom

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
80,199
Power
2,678$
Sentiment
6.78
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

Canada Canada: John Oliver discovered the winery’s selection of wines bearing his name on a broadcast. 7

The Globe and Mail: Festive packs of spirits and wines to celebrate the season

United States United States: Liberal HBO comedian John Oliver dedicated a 34-minute segment to ripping her on 'Last Week Tonight'. 3

Fox News: Writers Guild tells CBS News employees to ignore Bari Weiss deadline

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Oliver is a comedian who controversially campaigned for the pūteketeke to win the Bird of the Year competition. 6

BBC: High-speed kārearea falcon wins 2025 prize

United States United States: John Oliver volunteered as a campaign manager in 2023, leading to accusations of American interference. 7

CNN: New Zealand Bird of the Year goes to falcon with no qualms about eating its opponents

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Oliver ran a global campaign for the threatened pūteketeke, which won the 2023 bird of the year. 9

The Guardian: Threatened kārearea falcon wins New Zealand’s 2025 bird of the year | New Zealand

Germany Germany: John Oliver hosted the character 'Bernd das Brot' on his TV show 'Last Week Tonight' and expressed his admiration for the character. 9

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Bernd das Brot im Interview: „Alles muss immer zu laut, zu schnell und zu bunt sein“ - Medien