Career Timeline of John Mulaney: Major Achievements and Milestones

How John Mulaney built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

John Mulaney is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL) as a writer from 2008 to 2013. He co-created the popular recurring character Stefon with Bill Hader. Since leaving SNL, Mulaney has hosted the show multiple times, solidifying his presence in comedy and entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: SNL's Satirical Work on US Presidential Election

In 2008, Saturday Night Live performed satirical work on the United States presidential election.

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2009: Peabody Award Win for Saturday Night Live

In 2009, John Mulaney won a Peabody Award alongside the writers of Saturday Night Live for their satirical work on the 2008 United States presidential election.

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2011: Emmy Award Win for "Justin Timberlake Monologue"

In 2011, John Mulaney won his first Emmy Award for co-writing the song "Justin Timberlake Monologue" with Seth Meyers and Justin Timberlake, which aired on Saturday Night Live.

2016: Donated to Bernie Sanders's Presidential Campaign

In 2016, John Mulaney donated to Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign.

2016: Performs at USO Event

In 2016, John Mulaney performed stand-up comedy at Joint Base Andrews for "A Celebration of Service", an event organized by the USO, alongside other comedians and in the presence of President Barack Obama and other dignitaries.

April 14, 2018: Saturday Night Live Hosting

On April 14, 2018, John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time.

2018: Emmy Award Win for Kid Gorgeous at Radio City

In 2018, John Mulaney won his second Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his stand-up special John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City.

January 2019: Tour with Pete Davidson

In January 2019, John Mulaney announced a limited comedy tour series with Pete Davidson called "Sundays with Pete & John".

March 2, 2019: Second Time Hosting Saturday Night Live

On March 2, 2019, John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time.

December 2019: Release of John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch on Netflix

In December 2019, John Mulaney released a children's musical comedy special, John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch, on Netflix, featuring celebrity cameos and inspired by classic children's shows.

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2019: Donated to Bernie Sanders's 2016 Presidential Campaign

In a 2019 Esquire magazine interview, John Mulaney mentioned he had donated to Bernie Sanders's 2016 presidential campaign.

February 29, 2020: Third Time Hosting Saturday Night Live

On February 29, 2020, John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time.

June 2, 2020: Attends Black Lives Matter Protest

On June 2, 2020, John Mulaney was seen at a Black Lives Matter protest in Washington D.C.

October 31, 2020: Fourth Time Hosting Saturday Night Live

On October 31, 2020, John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time.

2020: Interview with André Gregory

In 2020, John Mulaney interviewed actor and playwright André Gregory for the Chicago Humanities Festival, discussing Gregory's memoir, This Is Not My Memoir, and his life and career.

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May 2021: Return to Stand-up Comedy

In May 2021, John Mulaney returned to stand-up comedy, working out new material titled John Mulaney: From Scratch, performing several sold-out shows in New York City.

June 2021: Appears at Fundraiser Concert

In June 2021, John Mulaney appeared alongside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as openers for a concert featuring the Strokes, which served as a fundraiser for New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley.

February 26, 2022: Joins Saturday Night Live's Five-Timers Club

On February 26, 2022, John Mulaney joined Saturday Night Live's Five-Timers Club during his fifth time hosting the show. Candice Bergen, Tina Fey, Elliott Gould, Paul Rudd, Steve Martin, and Conan O'Brien welcomed him in an on-air sketch.

May 2022: Invites Dave Chappelle to Open Show

In May 2022, during his From Scratch tour, John Mulaney invited Dave Chappelle to open his show, which drew criticism due to Chappelle's transphobic jokes.

June 2022: From Scratch Tour

In June 2022, John Mulaney's From Scratch tour was scheduled to end after running from March.

March 2023: Baby J Netflix Special Announcement

In March 2023, it was announced that John Mulaney's new Netflix special, titled Baby J, was slated for release on April 25, 2023.

April 17, 2023: Teaser Trailer Release for Baby J

On April 17, 2023, a teaser trailer was released for John Mulaney's upcoming Netflix special, Baby J.

April 25, 2023: Release of Baby J on Netflix

On April 25, 2023, John Mulaney's new Netflix special, Baby J, was released, focusing on his visit to drug rehabilitation and his efforts toward sobriety.

2023: Cancelled Panel During WGA Strike

During the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, John Mulaney cancelled a panel with Jon Stewart to promote his comedy special Baby J in solidarity with the writers.

2023: Appearances on Bupkis and The Bear

In 2023, John Mulaney appeared as himself in the episode "Borgnine" of the Pete Davidson series Bupkis on Peacock, and as Stevie in multiple episodes of the Hulu series The Bear.

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2023: The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

In 2023, John Mulaney honored Robin Williams in the Netflix special The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up, filmed at the Hollywood Palladium as part of the Netflix is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles.

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April 2024: Announcement of John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA

In April 2024, John Mulaney announced a six-part series called John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA, to be live-streamed on Netflix during the Netflix is a Joke Festival in May 2024.

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September 9, 2024: Return to Broadway in All In: Comedy About Love

On September 9, 2024, it was announced that John Mulaney would return to Broadway in the Simon Rich play All In: Comedy About Love, acting opposite Fred Armisen, Richard Kind, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Chloe Fineman.

November 2, 2024: Sixth Time Hosting Saturday Night Live

On November 2, 2024, John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the sixth time, making him the fourth SNL writer to host the show multiple times.

April 2025: Announcement of Mister Whatever Tour

In April 2025, John Mulaney announced the Mister Whatever tour across the United States and parts of Canada, sometimes joined by guests like Nick Kroll and Pete Davidson.

September 24, 2025: Announcement of Wrigley Field Headlining Performance

On September 24, 2025, John Mulaney joined baseball broadcaster Jon Sciambi at a Chicago Cubs game to announce that he would be the first comedian to headline Wrigley Field.

2025: Writer and Co-host for Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special

In 2025, John Mulaney served as a writer on the NBC television special, Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special where he also served as a co-host with Steve Martin and performed in sketches.

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