JOHN MULANEY

Early Life and Education

John Edmund Mulaney was born on August 26, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois. He is the third of five children in a family deeply rooted in law and academia. His mother, Ellen Stanton Mulaney, is a law professor at Northwestern University, and his father, Charles "Chip" Mulaney Jr., is an attorney and partner at Skadden Arps. Both parents are of Irish Catholic descent and attended Georgetown University and Yale Law School .

Mulaney attended St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago before enrolling at Georgetown University, where he majored in English and minored in theology. During his time at Georgetown, he joined the Georgetown Players Improv Group, honing his comedic skills and laying the foundation for his future career in comedy .

Career Beginnings and "Saturday Night Live"

After graduating in 2004, Mulaney moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy. He started as an office assistant at Comedy Central and soon began performing stand-up comedy. In 2008, he joined the writing staff of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), where he worked until 2013. During his tenure, he co-created the popular character Stefon with Bill Hader and contributed to numerous sketches. Mulaney has since hosted SNL six times, joining the show's prestigious Five-Timers Club in 2022 .

Stand-Up Specials and Accolades

Mulaney's stand-up career includes several acclaimed specials:

• "The Top Part" (2009)

• "New in Town" (2012)

• "The Comeback Kid" (2015)

• "Kid Gorgeous at Radio City" (2018) – which won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special

• "Baby J" (2023) – which also earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special .

In 2019, he released "John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch," a children's musical comedy special on Netflix that received critical acclaim for its originality and humor .

Acting and Voice Work

Beyond stand-up, Mulaney has showcased his versatility through various acting and voice roles. He co-created and starred in the Broadway show "Oh, Hello on Broadway" (2016–2017) alongside Nick Kroll. Mulaney has also lent his voice to several animated projects, including:

• Andrew Glouberman in Netflix's "Big Mouth" (2017–2025)

• Peter Porker / Spider-Ham in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (2018)

• Chip in "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" (2022)

• Big Jack Horner in "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" (2022) .

Personal Life

Mulaney married makeup artist Annamarie Tendler in 2014; the couple divorced in 2022. He began dating actress Olivia Munn in 2021, and they welcomed their first child, a son named Malcolm Hiệp Mulaney, in December 2021. The couple married in July 2024 and had a daughter, Méi June, born via surrogate in September 2024 .

Recent Projects and Tours

In 2024, Mulaney launched the Netflix talk show "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney," a live weekly series featuring celebrity interviews and comedic segments. The show, which premiered on May 21, 2024, showcases Mulaney's unique approach to the late-night format 

He is currently on his "Mister Whatever" stand-up tour, performing in various cities across North America. The tour includes performances at venues such as the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, and the Paramount Theatre in Oakland .

John Mulaney's journey from a young comedy enthusiast in Chicago to a celebrated comedian and writer is marked by his sharp wit, relatable humor, and ability to connect with audiences across various platforms.