John Mulaney, born on August 26, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois, is a multifaceted American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He gained significant recognition as a writer for the iconic NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2008 to 2013, where he co-created the beloved character Stefon alongside Bill Hader. Mulaney's contributions to SNL have solidified his place in comedy, and he proudly became a member of the SNL Five Timers Club in 2022 after hosting the show six times.
In addition to his work on SNL, Mulaney has released several acclaimed stand-up specials, including The Top Part (2009), New in Town (2012), The Comeback Kid (2015), Kid Gorgeous (2018), and Baby J (2023). His exceptional writing has earned him three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, recognizing his work on Kid Gorgeous, Baby J, and SNL 50. He also ventured into children's entertainment with the Netflix special John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch (2019).
Mulaney's creative talents extend to television, where he created and starred in the semi-autobiographical sitcom Mulaney, which aired for one season from 2014 to 2015. He showcased his comedic prowess as George St. Geegland in the duo Oh, Hello on Broadway, alongside Nick Kroll, from 2016 to 2017. Furthermore, he has served as a co-executive producer, writer, and occasional actor in the IFC mockumentary series Documentary Now! from 2015 to 2022.
In recent years, Mulaney has continued to expand his repertoire, hosting and executive producing the Netflix talk show Everybody's in LA (2024) and its spinoff Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025). He has also made guest appearances in various series, including the Apple TV+ period drama Dickinson (2019), the FX dramedy The Bear (2023–), and the Peacock crime series Poker Face (2025). His voice work includes notable roles such as Andrew Glouberman in the Netflix animated series Big Mouth (2017–2025), Peter Porker/Spider-Ham in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Chip in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022), and Big Jack Horner in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).