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John Oliver, the British comedian, actor, and satirist, has a net worth of $35 million dollars. He is best known for his time as a correspondent and writer on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” appearing on 356 episodes and writing for 962. In 2013, he filled in as host for 32 episodes while Jon was on leave.
Since 2014, John has been hosting his own show on HBO, “Last Week Tonight.” In addition to his hosting duties, he has also appeared in successful films and TV series, including “The Lion King,” “The Smurfs,” and “Community,” where he appeared in 19 episodes.
John Oliver’s Salary for “Last Week Tonight”
According to sources, John Oliver’s current annual salary for “Last Week Tonight” is $8 million.
Early Life
John William Oliver was born on April 23, 1977 in Erdington, Birmingham, England to Carole and Jim Oliver. His mother was a music teacher and his father was a school headmaster and social worker.
Education
John graduated from Christ’s College in Cambridge with a degree in English. While in college, he served as Vice-President of the famed amateur theater troupe, the Cambridge Footlights.
John Oliver’s Career Path
Oliver started his career in stand-up comedy in the early 2000s and appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2001. He worked with the Chocolate Milk Gang and collaborated on the radio show Political Animal. Oliver made appearances on British television as a panelist on “Mock the Week.”
In July 2006, Oliver moved to New York City to work on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” as its Senior British Correspondent. While working on the show, he continued doing stand-up and later headlined shows for larger venues. In 2013, he guest-hosted “The Daily Show” for two months and earned rave reviews. HBO announced it would be giving him his own program, which became “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
Oliver retains full creative freedom and free rein to openly criticize corporations, given there are no ads on HBO. His work is universally critically acclaimed, leading to a Peabody Award in 2018 and landing him on a list of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2015. Oliver received more than 85 million views for his segment with Donald Trump in 2016.
Other Work by John Oliver
John Oliver was a co-host of the podcast The Bugle from 2005-2016 and appeared in a recurring role on the TV show “Community” as Ian Duncan. He has also done voice work for several animated shows, including “Gravity Falls,” “Rick and Morty,” “People Like Us,” “Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja,” “My Hero,”, “Green Wing,” and “Bob’s Burgers.” In addition, he guest-starred at Booth Wilkes-John in the “Pay Pal” episode of “The Simpsons.”
Oliver made his first film appearance in “The Love Guru” in 2008. In 2018, he became an executive producer for HBO’s documentary television series “Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas.”
The Influence of “Last Week Tonight” and the “John Oliver Effect”
“Last Week Tonight” has been credited with influencing legislation, court rulings, regulations, and culture in the United States. The show’s fifth episode on net neutrality led to the website of the FCC crashing after being flooded with 3.7 million comments, ultimately resulting in the enactment of robust net neutrality rules. Despite being a comedian, Oliver has been recognized for engaging in constructive investigative journalism, such as his investigation into the Miss America organization’s scholarship program.
In August 2015, Oliver founded his own church called Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption to demonstrate how easy it is to obtain tax-exempt status in the U.S. His comedic heroes include Armando Iannucci, David Letterman, Monty Python, Peter Cook, Richard Pryor, and Jon Stewart.
Oliver and Kate Norley’s Personal Life and Philanthropy
Oliver Norley and Kate Norley tied the knot in October 2011. Oliver is a veteran of the Iraq War. The couple has two sons, born in 2015 and 2018. In December 2019, Oliver became a U.S. citizen.
Aside from his work as a comedian and TV host, Oliver is also known for his philanthropic efforts. One of his notable acts of generosity was when he forgave over $15 million of medical debt owed by more than 9,000 people. Oliver purchased the debt for $60,000 and announced the forgiveness on a show that aired in June 2016.
John Oliver and Kate’s $10 Million Penthouse Purchase
In May 2017, John and Kate bought a penthouse apartment in New York City for just under $10 million. They paid 50% in cash and financed the rest through J.P Morgan bank. The unit has 3,000 square-feet of living space, 8 rooms (4 bedrooms), and a private terrace with views of the city skyline and Hudson River. The building offers many amenities, including a 40,000 square-foot athletic club, a 75-foot indoor pool, a 40-foot indoor rock climbing wall, bowling alley, basketball courts, and more. However, the unit comes with a monthly $3,700 building HOA fee.
Despite John’s criticism of tax loopholes that benefit the wealthy, they used one of these loopholes to purchase their apartment. They took advantage of the “421-a” tax exemption, which lowered their annual property tax rate significantly. Although their unit was assessed at $9.5 million, the exemption reduced it to $1.3 million for property tax purposes. This resulted in their annual property tax bill being reduced from $66,390 to $27,343.
