Happy birthday! John Oliver turns 48 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on April 23, 2025

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 48 on Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2025.

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John Oliver is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-television host John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Oliver, a cultural icon

Born John William Oliver in Birmingham on April 23, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Oliver's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little John hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Oliver as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!