John Mulaney
Biography
John Edmund Mulaney is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer born on August 26, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois. He first rose to prominence working as a writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2008 to 2013, where he contributed to various sketches and characters, including the recurring character Stefon, which he co-created with Bill Hader. After departing from Saturday Night Live, Mulaney hosted the program six times, joining the Five Timers Club in 2022. His stand-up comedy specials include The Top Part released in 2009, New in Town in 2012, The Comeback Kid in 2015, Kid Gorgeous in 2018, and Baby J in 2023. He also won two Primetime Emmy Awards during his career.
Career overview
John Edmund Mulaney is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, on August 26, 1982. Mulaney first rose to prominence for his work as a writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2008 to 2013, where he contributed to numerous sketches and characters. Among these contributions was Stefon, a recurring character that he and Bill Hader co-created. After departing from Saturday Night Live, Mulaney returned to host the program six times, eventually becoming a member of the Saturday Night Live Five Timers Club in 2022.
In addition to his work in sketch comedy, Mulaney is well-known for his stand-up comedy specials. His released specials include The Top Part in 2009, New in Town in 2012, The Comeback Kid in 2015, Kid Gorgeous in 2018, and Baby J in 2023. Throughout his career, Mulaney has also earned recognition for his work, including winning two Primetime Emmy Awards.
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106 titles- Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (2027) as Spider-Ham (voice)
- Lorne (2026) as Self
- Marty, Life Is Short (2026) as Self
- The Pete Davidson Show (2026) as Self - Guest
- Madden (2026) as Trip Hawkins
- Dan Mintz: Well Rounded Entertainer (2026) Executive Producer
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Host
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) Executive Producer
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) Writer
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self
- Downey Wrote That (2025) as Self
- SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025) as Self
- Robby Hoffman: Wake Up (2025) Director
- Robby Hoffman: Wake Up (2025) Executive Producer
- Are We Good? (2025) as Self
- Dinner Time Live with David Chang (2024) as Self
- John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. (2024) as Self - Host
- John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. (2024) Executive Producer
- John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. (2024) Writer
- Group Therapy (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024) Thanks
- Langston Kerman: Bad Poetry (2024) Director
- My Next Guest with David Letterman and John Mulaney (2024) as Self - Featured Guest
- Poker Face (2023) as Daniel Clyde-Otis
- Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter (2023) as Self
- Bupkis (2023) as John Mulaney
- John Mulaney: Baby J (2023) as Self
- John Mulaney: Baby J (2023) Writer
- John Mulaney: Baby J (2023) Executive Producer
- The Bear (2022) as Stevie
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) as Jack Horner (voice)
- Human Resources (2022) as Andrew Glouberman (voice)
- Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) as Chip (voice)
- The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival (2022) as Self
- The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up (2022) as Self
- Long Weekend (2021) Thanks
- Soul (2020) Thanks
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) as Self - Contestant
- The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo (2020) as Self
- House Hunters Comedians On Couches: Unfiltered (2020) as Self - Guest Star
- Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine (2020) Thanks
- Desus & Mero (2019) as Self - Illustrious Guest
- Dickinson (2019) as Henry David Thoreau
- John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019) as John Mulaney
- John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019) Writer
- John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019) Executive Producer
- Spider-Ham: Caught in a Ham (2019) as Peter Porker / Spider-Ham (voice)
- Dressing Funny (2019) as Self
- Mike Birbiglia: The New One (2019) Thanks
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) as Spider-Ham (voice)
- Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (2018) as Self
- John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018) as Self
- John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018) Writer
- John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018) Executive Producer
- Back To School Just For Laughs (2018) as Self
- Big Mouth (2017) as Andrew Glouberman (voice)
- Crashing (2017) as John Mulaney
- Oh, Hello on Broadway (2017) as George St. Geegland
- Oh, Hello on Broadway (2017) Executive Producer
- Oh, Hello on Broadway (2017) Writer
- Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs (2017) as Self
- Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special (2017) Thanks
- Oh, Hello: Nick Kroll and John Mulaney as Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland (2017) as George St. Geegland
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- Pete Holmes: Faces and Sounds (2016) Thanks
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Inside Out (2015) Thanks
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Difficult People (2015) as Cecil Jellford
- Documentary Now! (2015) as Simon Sawyer
- Documentary Now! (2015) Consulting Producer
- Documentary Now! (2015) Executive Producer
- Documentary Now! (2015) Writer
- Documentary Now! (2015) Co-Executive Producer
- John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015) as Self
- John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015) Executive Producer
- John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015) Writer
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- Mulaney (2014) as John
- Mulaney (2014) Creator
- Kroll Show (2013) as Various characters
- The Jeselnik Offensive (2013) as Self
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012) as Self
- John Mulaney: New in Town (2012) as Self
- John Mulaney: New in Town (2012) Writer
- Nick Kroll: Thank You Very Cool (2011) as George St. Geegland
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Ugly Americans (2010) as Tony (voice)
- Ugly Americans (2010) as The In-Between World Guide (voice)
- Saturday Night (2010) as Self
- Saturday Night (2010) Thanks
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Comedy Central Presents (1998) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Simpsons (1989) as Warburton Parker (voice)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Producer
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Lunik Heist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Mulaney best known for?
John Mulaney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (2027), Lorne (2026), Marty, Life Is Short (2026), Dan Mintz: Well Rounded Entertainer (2026).
When and where was John Mulaney born?
John Mulaney was born on August 26, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does John Mulaney have?
John Mulaney has accumulated over 106 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2027.
What is John Mulaney's background in cinema and television?
John Edmund Mulaney is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer born on August 26, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois. He first rose to prominence working as a writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2008 to 2013, where he contributed to various sketches and characters, including the ...