History of John Mulaney in Timeline
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.
1961: Influence of Mike Nichols & Elaine May Examine Doctors
In 1961, Nichols and May released "Mike Nichols & Elaine May Examine Doctors". John Mulaney mentioned listening to Nichols and May's Mike Nichols & Elaine May Examine Doctors album as an influence.
1965: Influence of Woody Allen's Comedian
In 1965, Woody Allen released "Comedian". John Mulaney mentioned listening to Woody Allen's Comedian album as an influence.
1970: Original Cast Album: Company
In 1970, The landmark D.A. Pennebaker documentary Original Cast Album: Company was released, which was later spoofed in the 2019 "Documentary Now!" episode "Original Cast Album: Co-Op", which featured John Mulaney.
1973: Influence of Albert Brooks's Comedy Minus One
In 1973, Albert Brooks released "Comedy Minus One". John Mulaney mentioned listening to Albert Brooks's Comedy Minus One album as an influence.
1982: Reference to Richard Pryor's special
In 2023, reviews of John Mulaney's Baby J compared the special to Richard Pryor's 1982 special Live on the Sunset Strip.
1992: Mulaney Met Bill Clinton
In 1992, John Mulaney met Bill Clinton. Mulaney's parents attended Georgetown University and Yale Law School at the same time as Bill Clinton.
1996: Influence of Chris Rock's Bring the Pain
In 1996, Chris Rock released "Bring the Pain". John Mulaney mentioned loving Chris Rock's Bring the Pain album.
1998: Influence of Eddie Izzard's Dress to Kill
In 1998, Eddie Izzard released "Dress to Kill". John Mulaney cited Eddie Izzard's "Dress to Kill" as one of his top four comedy albums.
1999: Influence of Chris Rock's Bigger & Blacker
In 1999, Chris Rock released "Bigger & Blacker". John Mulaney mentioned listening to Chris Rock's Bigger & Blacker album as an influence.
2000: Mulaney Graduates from High School
In 2000, John Mulaney graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep. He then enrolled at Georgetown University.
2003: Influence of Dave Atell's Skanks for the Memories...
In 2003, Dave Atell released "Skanks for the Memories...". John Mulaney cited Dave Atell's "Skanks for the Memories..." as one of his top four comedy albums.
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.
September 22, 2005: Sobriety Date
John Mulaney mentioned that he has been sober since September 22, 2005.
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.
2008: Satirical work on the 2008 United States presidential election
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.
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".
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.
2009: Mulaney nominated for Emmy for SNL Writing
In 2009, John Mulaney, as part of the Saturday Night Live writing staff, received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
2011: Mulaney wins an Emmy for SNL song
In 2011, John Mulaney won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics with Justin Timberlake, Seth Meyers, and Katreese Barnes for his work on Saturday Night Live.
2011: Emmy Award 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.
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.
2012: Mulaney nominated for Emmy for SNL Writing
In 2012, John Mulaney, as part of the Saturday Night Live writing staff, received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
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.
July 5, 2014: Marriage to Annamarie Tendler
On July 5, 2014, John Mulaney married Annamarie Tendler, with Dan Levy officiating the wedding ceremony.
2014: Premiere of the sitcom Mulaney
In 2014, John Mulaney created and starred in the semi-autobiographical Fox sitcom "Mulaney".
2014: Religious views
In 2014, John Mulaney said his religious views more closely align with Judaism than the Catholic ideas of his upbringing.
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.
2016: Mulaney Nominated for Emmy for The Comeback Kid
In 2016, John Mulaney received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for "The Comeback Kid", but lost to Patton Oswalt.
2016: Donation to Bernie Sanders's campaign
In a 2019 Esquire magazine interview, John Mulaney said he had donated to Bernie Sanders's 2016 presidential campaign.
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: Mulaney Honored David Letterman
In 2017, John Mulaney was invited to honor David Letterman at The Kennedy Center, where Letterman was receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Mulaney also appeared at Jon Stewart's charity event Night of Too Many Stars on HBO.
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 at Hilarity for Charity
In 2018, John Mulaney appeared at Seth Rogen's charity event Hilarity for Charity on Netflix.
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".
2018: Emmy Award for Kid Gorgeous at Radio City
In 2018, John Mulaney won his second Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his standup special John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City.
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".
June 2019: Mulaney Appears in Dressing Funny
In June 2019, John Mulaney appeared in the Netflix and YouTube collaboration series "Dressing Funny", hosted by Tan France.
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".
2019: Donation to Bernie Sanders's campaign
In a 2019 Esquire magazine interview, John Mulaney said he had donated to Bernie Sanders's 2016 presidential campaign.
June 2, 2020: Attended Black Lives Matter protest
On June 2, 2020, John Mulaney was seen at a Black Lives Matter protest in Washington, D.C.
September 2020: Checked into rehab
In September 2020, John Mulaney checked into a rehabilitation facility.
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.
December 2020: Checked into drug rehabilitation center
In December 2020, John Mulaney checked into a drug rehabilitation center for alcoholism, cocaine dependence, and prescription drug addiction.
December 2020: Treatment for addiction
In December 2020, John Mulaney sought treatment for alcoholism, cocaine addiction, and prescription drug abuse at a drug rehabilitation facility in Pennsylvania.
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.
2020: Described himself as an atheist
In a 2020 Desus & Mero interview, John Mulaney described himself as an atheist.
February 2021: Moved to outpatient care
In February 2021, John Mulaney moved into outpatient care after his stint in rehab.
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.
September 2021: Announcement of pregnancy
In September 2021, John Mulaney announced that he and his girlfriend, actress Olivia Munn, were expecting a child.
November 24, 2021: Birth of first child
On November 24, 2021, John Mulaney and Olivia Munn's first child, a son, was born.
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.
July 2024: Marriage to Olivia Munn
In July 2024, John Mulaney and Olivia Munn were married in New York.
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.
September 14, 2024: Birth of second child
On September 14, 2024, John Mulaney and Olivia Munn's second child, a daughter, was born via surrogate.
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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