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. He gained initial recognition as a writer for Saturday Night Live (2008-2013), where he co-created the popular character Stefon. Since leaving SNL, he has hosted the show six times. Mulaney's comedy often draws from personal anecdotes and observations, presented with sharp wit and relatable storytelling.
2004: Mulaney moves to New York City and works at Comedy Central
In 2004, John Mulaney moved to New York City after graduating from Georgetown and was hired as an office assistant at Comedy Central.
August 2008: Mulaney Auditions for Saturday Night Live
In August 2008, John Mulaney auditioned for Saturday Night Live (SNL) and won a spot on the writing team.
2008: Mulaney joins Saturday Night Live
In 2008, John Mulaney became a writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL).
2008: Mulaney starts headlining as a stand-up comedian
In 2008, John Mulaney began headlining as a stand-up comedian and performed at the Bonnaroo Music Festival.
2009: Release of 'The Top Part'
In 2009, John Mulaney released his stand-up special, "The Top Part".
2009: Mulaney released The Top Part Comedy Album
In 2009, John Mulaney released the comedy album "The Top Part".
2012: Release of 'New in Town'
In 2012, John Mulaney released his stand-up special, "New in Town".
2012: Mulaney released New in Town Comedy Special
In 2012, John Mulaney released the stand-up comedy special "New in Town", produced with Comedy Central.
May 2013: NBC passes on Mulaney's sitcom pilot
In May 2013, NBC passed on picking up John Mulaney's semi-autobiographical sitcom pilot, "Mulaney".
June 2013: Fox orders a new script for Mulaney
In June 2013, Fox ordered a new script for John Mulaney's sitcom pilot, while considering whether to order the production of several episodes.
October 2013: Fox picks up Mulaney for a six-episode season
In October 2013, Fox announced that it had picked up John Mulaney's show, "Mulaney", for a six-episode season order.
2013: Mulaney Departs Saturday Night Live
In 2013, John Mulaney departed from Saturday Night Live after working as a writer since 2008. Since his departure, Mulaney has hosted it six times, becoming a member of the SNL Five Timers Club in 2022.
2014: Premiere of the sitcom Mulaney
In 2014, John Mulaney created and starred in the semi-autobiographical Fox sitcom "Mulaney".
May 2015: Mulaney's sitcom cancelled
In May 2015, John Mulaney's sitcom, "Mulaney", was cancelled within its first year.
November 13, 2015: The Comeback Kid Released on Netflix
On November 13, 2015, John Mulaney's third comedy special, "The Comeback Kid", was released on Netflix and received critical acclaim.
2015: Release of 'The Comeback Kid'
In 2015, John Mulaney released his stand-up special, "The Comeback Kid".
2015: Mulaney works on Documentary Now!
In 2015, John Mulaney served as a writer for the IFC mockumentary series "Documentary Now!", created by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Seth Meyers. He started as a consulting producer and moved to co-executive producer. He co-wrote the episode "The Eye Doesn't Lie" with Bill Hader.
2015: Sitcom Mulaney ends and Documentary Now! begins.
In 2015, the Fox sitcom "Mulaney" ended its run. Mulaney also began working as a co-executive producer, writer, and occasional actor in the IFC mockumentary series "Documentary Now!".
September 23, 2016: Oh, Hello on Broadway Premieres
On September 23, 2016, the show "Oh, Hello on Broadway", starring John Mulaney and Nick Kroll as George St. Geegland and Gil Faizon respectively, premiered on Broadway.
2016: Oh, Hello on Broadway Premiere
In 2016, John Mulaney and Nick Kroll took their comedic duo as George St. Geegland and Gil Faizon to Broadway in the show "Oh, Hello on Broadway".
2016: Appearance at A Celebration of Service
In 2016, John Mulaney appeared at "A Celebration of Service" at Joint Base Andrews, organized by the USO, performing standup comedy alongside other comedians.
2016: Mulaney co-writes Documentary Now! episodes
In 2016, John Mulaney co-wrote the "Documentary Now!" episodes "The Bunker" and "Mr. Runner Up: My Life as an Oscar Bridesmaid, Parts 1 & 2" with Bill Hader.
January 22, 2017: Oh, Hello on Broadway Concludes
On January 22, 2017, the Broadway show "Oh, Hello on Broadway", starring John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, concluded its run.
May 2017: Kid Gorgeous Tour Kickoff
In May 2017, John Mulaney's fourth stand-up comedy tour, "Kid Gorgeous", kicked off its first leg.
June 13, 2017: Oh, Hello on Broadway Released on Netflix
On June 13, 2017, the filmed version of the Broadway show "Oh, Hello on Broadway", starring John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, was released on Netflix.
September 2017: Kid Gorgeous Tour Second Leg Begins
In September 2017, the second leg of John Mulaney's "Kid Gorgeous" tour began in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
2017: Mulaney voices Andrew Glouberman in Big Mouth
In 2017, John Mulaney began voicing Andrew Glouberman in the Netflix animated show Big Mouth.
2017: Mulaney co-hosts Independent Spirit Awards
In 2017, John Mulaney co-hosted the Independent Spirit Awards ceremonies with Nick Kroll.
2017: Oh, Hello on Broadway Concludes
On January 22, 2017, the Broadway show "Oh, Hello on Broadway", starring John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, concluded its run.
February 2018: Kid Gorgeous filmed at Radio City Music Hall
In February 2018, John Mulaney performed seven shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York City as part of his Kid Gorgeous tour, and one of these performances was filmed for a Netflix special.
April 14, 2018: Hosting Saturday Night Live
On April 14, 2018, John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time, marking his return to the show in a different role after being a writer.
April 2018: Kid Gorgeous Tour Concludes
In April 2018, the second leg of John Mulaney's "Kid Gorgeous" tour concluded in Jacksonville, Florida.
2018: Mulaney co-hosts Independent Spirit Awards and voices Spider-Ham
In 2018, John Mulaney co-hosted the Independent Spirit Awards ceremonies with Nick Kroll for the second time. He also voiced Spider-Ham in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse".
2018: Release of 'Kid Gorgeous'
In 2018, John Mulaney released his stand-up special, "Kid Gorgeous", which later won a Primetime Emmy Award.
2018: Mulaney voices Spider-Ham in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
In 2018, John Mulaney voiced Peter Porker / Spider-Ham in the animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse".
January 2019: Touring with Pete Davidson
In January 2019, it was announced that John Mulaney would be touring with Pete Davidson in a limited series of comedy shows called "Sundays with Pete & John".
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. The special featured Mulaney along with child actors and celebrity cameos.
2019: Mulaney acts in Documentary Now! episode
In 2019, John Mulaney acted in the "Documentary Now!" episode "Original Cast Album: Co-Op", also co-writing the episode and songs with Seth Meyers. He played the character Simon Sawyer.
2019: Release of John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch
In 2019, John Mulaney released a children's musical comedy special on Netflix titled "John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch".
November 2020: Mulaney Joins Late Night with Seth Meyers as a Staff Writer
In November 2020, John Mulaney joined "Late Night with Seth Meyers" as a staff writer.
2020: Interview with André Gregory for Chicago Humanities Festival
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.
May 2021: Return to stand-up comedy with From Scratch
In May 2021, John Mulaney returned to stand-up comedy, debuting new material titled "John Mulaney: From Scratch" in New York City before announcing a tour starting in Boston.
June 2021: Appearance at fundraiser for Maya Wiley
In June 2021, John Mulaney appeared alongside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as openers for a concert featuring The Strokes, serving as a fundraiser for New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley.
May 2022: Controversy during From Scratch tour
In May 2022, while on his From Scratch tour, John Mulaney invited Dave Chappelle to open his show, which drew criticism due to jokes Chappelle had made that were considered transphobic.
June 2022: From Scratch tour
In June 2022, John Mulaney's tour "From Scratch" ended after running from March with 33 shows.
2022: Mulaney inducted into the SNL Five-Timers Club
In 2022, John Mulaney became a member of the Saturday Night Live Five-Timers Club after hosting the show for the fifth time.
2022: Mulaney voices characters in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
In 2022, John Mulaney voiced Chip in "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" and Big Jack Horner in "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish".
2022: Mulaney writes Documentary Now! episode
In 2022, John Mulaney wrote the "Documentary Now!" episode "Soldier of Illusion, Parts 1 & 2", which parodied the films of Werner Herzog.
March 2023: Announcement of Baby J Netflix special
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 for Baby J released
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, titled "Baby J", was released. The special focused primarily on Mulaney's visit to drug rehabilitation and his efforts towards sobriety.
2023: Cancellation of Baby J panel
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 in Bupkis and The Bear
In 2023, John Mulaney appeared as himself in the "Borgnine" episode of the Pete Davidson series "Bupkis" on Peacock and guest-starred in "The Bear" on Hulu as Stevie.
2023: Honoring Robin Williams in Netflix special
In 2023, John Mulaney honored Robin Williams in the Netflix special "The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up", which was filmed at the Hollywood Palladium during the Netflix is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles.
2023: Release of 'Baby J'
In 2023, John Mulaney released his stand-up special, "Baby J", which later won a Primetime Emmy Award.
April 2024: Announcement of Everybody's in LA series
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.
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.
2024: John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA
In 2024, John Mulaney hosted, created, and executive produced the Netflix talk show "John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA".
2025: Writer and co-host for Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special
In 2025, John Mulaney served as a writer and co-host with Steve Martin for the NBC television special, "Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special", and performed in sketches.
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