Biography
British-born comedian John Oliver studied English at Christ's College, Cambridge, before pursuing a career as a stand-up comedian. He gained increasing success with his live act, eventually scoring a big break in 2006 when he became a writer and correspondent on The Daily Show with John Stewart. He soon became a popular member of the news-parody show's cast, and explored other projects, as well, making his motion picture debut in the 2008 comedy
The Love Guru. In 2009, he was cast in the comedy series
Community, alongside
Chevy Chase and
Joel McHale. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide