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 known for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2008 to 2013. He wrote for various sketches and co-created the popular character Stefon with Bill Hader. Mulaney has hosted SNL six times, earning membership into the SNL Five-Timers Club. His comedy often draws from personal experiences and observations, delivered with a distinctive observational style.

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2016: Performance at USO Event

In 2016, John Mulaney performed standup comedy at an event honoring the Armed forces at Joint Base Andrews, "A Celebration of Service", organized by the USO. The event was attended by President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Second Lady Jill Biden.

April 14, 2018: Saturday Night Live Hosting

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

January 2019: Tour with Pete Davidson

In January 2019, it was announced that John Mulaney would tour with Pete Davidson for a limited series of comedy shows, "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. It was inspired by shows like Sesame Street and featured celebrity cameos.

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February 29, 2020: Third Time Hosting Saturday Night Live

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

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".

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 hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time and joined Saturday Night Live's Five-Timers Club, with Candice Bergen, Tina Fey, Elliott Gould, Paul Rudd, Steve Martin, and Conan O'Brien welcoming 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 transphobic jokes Chappelle had made.

June 2022: From Scratch Tour

In June 2022, John Mulaney's tour From Scratch was scheduled to run with 33 shows. Parts of the From Scratch routine were later used in Mulaney's 2023 special Baby J.

March 2023: Announcement of Baby J Release

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

April 17, 2023: Release of Baby J Teaser Trailer

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. The special, filmed in Boston, focused on his experiences in drug rehabilitation and his path to sobriety.

2023: Cancellation of Panel in Solidarity with Writers 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: Appearance in Bupkis and The Bear

In 2023, John Mulaney appeared as himself in the episode "Borgnine" of the Pete Davidson series Bupkis on Peacock and guest-starred in the episode "Fishes" of the Hulu series The Bear.

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2023: Appears in Netflix Special Honoring Robin Williams

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, also appearing with Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, Pete Davidson, and Chelsea Handler.

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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.

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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, becoming the fourth SNL writer to host SNL multiple times.

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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