History of John Mulaney in Timeline
John Edmund Mulaney is a multi-talented American entertainer known for his work in stand-up comedy, acting, writing, and producing. Hailing from Chicago, he gained recognition as a writer on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2008 to 2013, where he co-created memorable characters like Stefon. After leaving SNL, he returned to host multiple times, earning him a spot in the prestigious SNL Five Timers Club in 2022.
August 26, 1982: John Mulaney's Birth
On August 26, 1982, John Edmund Mulaney was born in Chicago, Illinois.
1992: Meeting Bill Clinton
In 1992, a young John Mulaney had a memorable encounter with future president Bill Clinton.
2000: Graduation from St. Ignatius College Prep
John Mulaney graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep in 2000, marking the completion of his high school education.
2004: Move to New York City and Start at Comedy Central
In 2004, John Mulaney made a pivotal move to New York City to pursue his comedic aspirations and landed a job as an office assistant at Comedy Central, a significant step in his career journey.
September 22, 2005: Beginning of Sobriety Journey
In a 2014 interview, John Mulaney shared that he had been sober since September 22, 2005.
August 2008: Audition for Saturday Night Live
In August 2008, John Mulaney's comedic talents were put to the test when he auditioned for the iconic sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live.
2008: John Mulaney Starts at Saturday Night Live
In 2008, John Mulaney's career took off when he was hired as a writer for the acclaimed sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live, marking the beginning of a successful stint.
2008: Satirical Work on the 2008 US Presidential Election
John Mulaney and the "Saturday Night Live" writing team were recognized for their satirical work on the 2008 United States presidential election.
2008: Start of Headlining Career
John Mulaney's stand-up career reached new heights in 2008 when he began headlining shows, solidifying his status as a sought-after comedic performer.
2009: Release of "The Top Part"
In 2009, John Mulaney released his debut stand-up comedy album, titled "The Top Part."
2009: First Emmy Nomination
John Mulaney's exceptional writing skills earned him his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2009 for his work on Saturday Night Live, a testament to his growing reputation in the industry.
2009: Release of "The Top Part"
In 2009, John Mulaney released his debut comedy album, "The Top Part," further establishing his comedic presence.
2009: Peabody Award Win for "Saturday Night Live"
In 2009, John Mulaney and the writers of "Saturday Night Live" won a Peabody Award for their satirical coverage of the 2008 United States presidential election.
2011: First Emmy Win
John Mulaney's talent and creativity were recognized on a grand stage when he won his first Primetime Emmy Award in 2011 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, alongside Justin Timberlake, Seth Meyers, and Katreese Barnes.
2011: First Emmy Award Win
John Mulaney received his first Primetime Emmy Award in 2011 for co-writing the song "Justin Timberlake Monologue" with Seth Meyers and Justin Timberlake, which aired on "Saturday Night Live."
2012: Release of "New In Town"
John Mulaney's stand-up comedy special "New In Town" was released in 2012, captivating audiences with his unique style and observational humor.
2012: Premiere of "New in Town"
John Mulaney's stand-up comedy special, "New in Town," premiered in 2012.
2012: "New in Town" Available on Netflix
John Mulaney's stand-up special "New in Town," which originally premiered on Comedy Central in 2012, became available for streaming on Netflix.
2012: End of Emmy Nomination Streak for SNL
John Mulaney's streak of Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his writing on Saturday Night Live came to an end in 2012.
May 2013: NBC Passes on "Mulaney" Pilot
In a setback for John Mulaney, NBC decided to pass on his semi-autobiographical sitcom pilot, "Mulaney," in May 2013.
June 2013: Fox Orders New Script for "Mulaney"
John Mulaney's sitcom "Mulaney" received a glimmer of hope in June 2013 when Fox, after initially passing on the pilot, decided to order a new script for the show.
October 2013: Fox Orders Six Episodes of "Mulaney"
John Mulaney's persistence paid off in October 2013 when Fox officially picked up his sitcom "Mulaney" for a six-episode season order.
2013: John Mulaney Departs from SNL
After a successful run, John Mulaney decided to depart from his role as a writer on Saturday Night Live in 2013.
July 5, 2014: Marriage to Annamarie Tendler
On July 5, 2014, John Mulaney married multimedia artist Annamarie Tendler in Boiceville, New York.
2014: Public Discussion of Sobriety
In 2014, John Mulaney began discussing his struggles with substance abuse publicly.
2014: Premiere and Cancellation of "Mulaney"
John Mulaney's semi-autobiographical sitcom, "Mulaney," premiered in 2014 but unfortunately faced cancellation in the same year.
May 2015: Cancellation of "Mulaney"
Despite the initial excitement and anticipation, John Mulaney's sitcom "Mulaney" was unfortunately canceled in May 2015 after only one season.
November 13, 2015: Release of "The Comeback Kid"
John Mulaney's highly anticipated third comedy special, "The Comeback Kid," premiered on Netflix on November 13, 2015, to critical acclaim.
2015: Continuation of "Documentary Now!"
John Mulaney continued his involvement in the IFC mockumentary series "Documentary Now!" in 2015, showcasing his comedic talent and versatility.
2015: Release of "The Comeback Kid"
John Mulaney released his stand-up comedy special, "The Comeback Kid," in 2015.
2015: Writer and Consulting Producer for Documentary Now!
In 2015, John Mulaney began working as a writer and consulting producer for the IFC mockumentary series "Documentary Now!", created by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Seth Meyers.
September 23, 2016: Premiere of "Oh, Hello" on Broadway
John Mulaney and Nick Kroll's two-man show, "Oh, Hello", featuring their popular characters George St. Geegland and Gil Faizon, premiered on Broadway on September 23, 2016.
2016: Performance at "A Celebration of Service"
In 2016, John Mulaney participated in "A Celebration of Service" at Joint Base Andrews, organized by the USO. He performed stand-up comedy alongside notable comedians to honor the Armed Forces.
2016: Premiere of "Oh, Hello on Broadway"
John Mulaney and Nick Kroll brought their comedic duo to Broadway with the premiere of their show, "Oh, Hello on Broadway," in 2016.
2016: Co-Executive Producer for Documentary Now!
John Mulaney transitioned to the role of co-executive producer for "Documentary Now!" in 2016. He continued to write for the show, penning episodes that parodied famous documentaries.
2016: Emmy Nomination for "The Comeback Kid"
John Mulaney's exceptional writing for his comedy special "The Comeback Kid" earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special in 2016, although he ultimately lost to Patton Oswalt.
January 22, 2017: Conclusion of "Oh, Hello" on Broadway
"Oh, Hello" completed its Broadway run on January 22, 2017.
May 2017: Start of "Kid Gorgeous" Tour
John Mulaney embarked on his fourth stand-up comedy tour, "Kid Gorgeous", which began its first leg in May 2017.
June 13, 2017: Release of "Oh, Hello" on Netflix
A filmed version of the Broadway production of "Oh, Hello" was released on Netflix on June 13, 2017.
September 2017: Second Leg of "Kid Gorgeous" Tour
The second leg of John Mulaney's "Kid Gorgeous" tour commenced in September 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
2017: Conclusion of "Oh, Hello on Broadway"
In 2017, John Mulaney and Nick Kroll's successful Broadway run with their show, "Oh, Hello on Broadway," concluded.
2017: Voice Acting Debut in "Big Mouth"
John Mulaney lent his voice to the character of Andrew Glouberman in the Netflix animated show "Big Mouth," marking his debut in voice acting in 2017.
2017: Voice Acting in "Big Mouth" and Hosting the Independent Spirit Awards
John Mulaney began voicing a lead character in the Netflix animated series "Big Mouth" in 2017. That same year, he co-hosted the Independent Spirit Awards with Nick Kroll.
2017: Honoring David Letterman and Stand-up Appearances
In 2017, John Mulaney was invited to participate in David Letterman's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony and performed at Jon Stewart's "Night of Too Many Stars" charity event.
February 2018: "Kid Gorgeous" at Radio City Music Hall
John Mulaney performed seven shows of his "Kid Gorgeous" tour at Radio City Music Hall in February 2018, one of which was filmed for a Netflix special.
April 14, 2018: First Time Hosting Saturday Night Live
John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time on April 14, 2018.
April 2018: Conclusion of "Kid Gorgeous" Tour
John Mulaney concluded his "Kid Gorgeous" tour in April 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida.
2018: Stand-up at "Hilarity for Charity" Event
John Mulaney performed stand-up at Seth Rogen's "Hilarity for Charity" event in 2018.
2018: Second Emmy Award Win for "Kid Gorgeous at Radio City"
John Mulaney won his second Primetime Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his stand-up special "John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City."
2018: Voice Acting in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"
John Mulaney showcased his voice acting skills in the animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" in 2018, portraying the characters of Peter Porker / Spider-Ham.
2018: Release of "Kid Gorgeous"
John Mulaney released his acclaimed stand-up comedy special, "Kid Gorgeous," in 2018.
2018: Voice Acting in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" and Co-Hosting the Independent Spirit Awards
John Mulaney voiced Spider-Ham in the animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" in 2018. He also co-hosted the Independent Spirit Awards again with Nick Kroll.
January 2019: "Sundays with Pete & John" Comedy Tour
John Mulaney and Pete Davidson announced their limited comedy tour, "Sundays with Pete & John", in January 2019.
March 2, 2019: Second Time Hosting Saturday Night Live
John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time on March 2, 2019.
June 2019: Appearance in "Dressing Funny"
In June 2019, John Mulaney appeared in "Dressing Funny", a Netflix and YouTube collaboration series hosted by Tan France.
December 2019: Release of "John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch"
John Mulaney released the children's musical comedy special "John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch" on Netflix in December 2019.
2019: Acting Debut and Writing on Documentary Now!
John Mulaney made his acting debut in "Documentary Now!" in 2019, playing a fictional composer in the episode "Original Cast Album: Co-Op", which he co-wrote with Seth Meyers.
2019: Release of "John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch"
John Mulaney delighted audiences with the release of his children's musical comedy special, "John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch," in 2019.
February 29, 2020: Third Time Hosting Saturday Night Live
John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time on February 29, 2020.
June 2, 2020: Attendance at Black Lives Matter Protest
John Mulaney and his then-wife were seen attending a Black Lives Matter protest in Washington D.C. on June 2, 2020.
September 2020: Initial Rehabilitation Stay
John Mulaney revealed that he had checked into a rehabilitation facility in September 2020.
October 31, 2020: Fourth Time Hosting Saturday Night Live
John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time on October 31, 2020.
November 2020: Joining "Late Night with Seth Meyers" as a Writer
John Mulaney joined the writing staff of "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in November 2020.
December 2020: Entry into Drug Rehabilitation
In December 2020, John Mulaney checked into a drug rehabilitation center in Pennsylvania to address his struggles with alcoholism, cocaine dependence, and prescription drug addiction.
December 2020: Entering Rehab
John Mulaney entered a rehabilitation facility for 60 days in December 2020 to address his struggles with addiction.
2020: Interview with André Gregory
John Mulaney interviewed actor and playwright André Gregory for the Chicago Humanities Festival in 2020.
2020: Emmy Nominations for "John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch"
John Mulaney received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on "John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch" in 2020.
February 2021: Transition to Outpatient Care
In February 2021, John Mulaney transitioned to outpatient care after his time in a drug rehabilitation center.
May 2021: Separation from Annamarie Tendler
John Mulaney and Annamarie Tendler announced their separation in May 2021.
May 2021: Return to Stand-up with "John Mulaney: From Scratch"
John Mulaney returned to stand-up comedy in May 2021 with new material titled "John Mulaney: From Scratch", which he performed at City Winery in New York City.
June 2021: Performance at Maya Wiley Fundraiser
John Mulaney and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opened for The Strokes at a concert in June 2021, which served as a fundraiser for New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley.
September 2021: Announcement of Expecting a Child with Olivia Munn
In September 2021, John Mulaney announced that he and his girlfriend, actress Olivia Munn, were expecting their first child together.
November 24, 2021: Birth of Son, Malcolm
John Mulaney and Olivia Munn's son, Malcolm, was born on November 24, 2021.
January 2022: Divorce from Annamarie Tendler
John Mulaney and Annamarie Tendler's divorce was finalized in January 2022.
February 26, 2022: Fifth Time Hosting Saturday Night Live
John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time on February 26, 2022, joining the show's "Five-Timers Club".
May 2022: From Scratch Tour Controversy
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
John Mulaney's "From Scratch" tour, featuring his new stand-up material, was scheduled to run from March through June 2022.
2022: John Mulaney Joins the SNL Five-Timers Club
John Mulaney's enduring connection to Saturday Night Live was solidified in 2022 when he officially became a member of the prestigious Five-Timers Club, having hosted the show five times.
2022: Writer for Documentary Now!
John Mulaney wrote the episode "Soldier of Illusion, Parts 1 & 2" for "Documentary Now!", a parody of Werner Herzog's films, in 2022.
2022: Voice Acting in "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" and "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"
John Mulaney continued to lend his voice to animated projects in 2022, voicing characters in "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" and "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish."
March 2023: "Baby J" Netflix Special Announcement
In March 2023, John Mulaney's Netflix special titled "Baby J" was announced to be released on April 25, 2023.
April 17, 2023: Teaser Trailer Release of "Baby J"
On April 17, 2023, a teaser trailer for John Mulaney's Netflix special "Baby J" was released.
April 25, 2023: Release of "Baby J"
On April 25, 2023, John Mulaney's Netflix special, "Baby J," was released. The special, filmed in Boston, focused on Mulaney's rehabilitation journey and sobriety efforts.
2023: Cancellation of Panel in Solidarity with Writers Guild of America Strike
During the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, John Mulaney canceled a panel appearance with Jon Stewart to promote his comedy special "Baby J" in solidarity with the striking writers.
2023: Guest Appearances in "Bupkis" and "The Bear"
In 2023, John Mulaney made guest appearances as himself in Pete Davidson's series "Bupkis" and "The Bear" on Peacock and Hulu, respectively.
2023: Release of "Baby J"
John Mulaney released his stand-up special, "Baby J," in 2023.
2023: Release of "Baby J"
John Mulaney used some of the material from his "From Scratch" routine in his 2023 special, "Baby J".
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 early May 2024.
2024: Release of "John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA"
John Mulaney is set to host, create, and executive produce a Netflix talk show titled "John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA," scheduled for release in 2024.