John Henson
Biography
John Morris Henson is an American comedian, actor, and talk show host who was born on July 11, 1967, in Stamford, Connecticut. He began his career as a stand-up comic and started appearing in films in the mid to late 1990s. He served as the longest-running host of Talk Soup on the E! Entertainment Network, hosting just over 1,000 shows during his four and a half years with the network. While hosting Talk Soup, he appeared as a guest on Space Ghost Coast to Coast. In 2004, he hosted the comedy-reality show The John Henson Project on Spike TV and hosted broadcast specials including Best Commercials You've Never Seen and Best TV You've Never Seen on ABC. He also co-hosted Wipeout starting in 2008.
Career overview
John Morris Henson was born on July 11, 1967, in Stamford, Connecticut. He is an American comedian, actor, and talk show host. Henson began his career working as a stand-up comic before starting to appear in films in the mid to late 1990s.
He served as the longest-running host of Talk Soup on the E! Entertainment Network, hosting just over 1,000 shows during his four and a half years with the network. While hosting Talk Soup, he made a guest appearance on Space Ghost Coast to Coast. In 2004, he hosted The John Henson Project, which was a comedy-reality show on Spike TV. Additionally, he hosted several broadcast specials, including ABC's Best Commercials You've Never Seen and ABC's Best TV You've Never Seen.
Henson also co-hosted the show Wipeout alongside John Anderson, a role he held starting in 2008, with reports noting he was filming the fourth season of the show by 2010. His professional profile spans various hosting, comedy, and acting credits across television and film.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV (2026) as Self
- Stab that cake! (2022)
- Halloween Baking Championship (2015) as Self - Host
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014) as Announcer Ron (voice)
- Anger Management (2012) as Darren
- Worst Cooks in America (2010) as Self - Contestant
- Wipeout (2008) as Self - Host
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Reporter
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as TV Reporter
- Celebrity Blackjack (2004)
- John Henson Project (2004)
- Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards (2003)
- Bar Hopping (2000) as Roger
- Meet Wally Sparks (1997) as John Henson
- Maybe This Time (1995) as Himself
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Talk Soup (1991) as Self - Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Henson best known for?
John Henson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014), Anger Management (2012), Worst Cooks in America (2010), Wipeout (2008).
When and where was John Henson born?
John Henson was born on July 11, 1967 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA.
How many credits does John Henson have?
John Henson has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2026.
What is John Henson's background in cinema and television?
John Morris Henson is an American comedian, actor, and talk show host who was born on July 11, 1967, in Stamford, Connecticut. He began his career as a stand-up comic and started appearing in films in the mid to late 1990s. He served as the longest-running host of Talk Soup on the E! Entertainment Network, hosting just...