The translation of the text «Жизнь и карьера Джона Мулейни: от комедии до личных побед» into English is: «The Life and Career of John Mulaney: From Comedy to Personal Victories»
30 march 2026 в 20:37
John Mulaney is a comedian, writer, and actor, Emmy Award winner, known for his witty stand-up specials and work on «Saturday Night Live». He first gained attention as a writer on this sketch show and later became a comedy star thanks to specials like «New in Town» and «Kid Gorgeous».
In recent years, his personal life has also attracted media attention, including his relationship and marriage to Olivia Munn. The couple, who began dating in 2021, now has two children—a son named Malcolm and a daughter named May June—and got married in July 2024.
From his early comedic roots to career achievements and personal milestones, here’s everything you need to know about John.
John was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 26, 1982, to Ellen, a professor at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law, and Charles «Chip» Mulaney Jr., a lawyer.
He attended St. Ignatius College Prep and then went to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., graduating in 2004. Over the years, he has maintained a connection with the institution, including participating in fundraising for its improv society in 2019.
John began his career as a writer on «Saturday Night Live» from 2008 to 2013, where he helped create some of the most memorable sketches, including the character Stefon, played by Bill Hader. During his time on the writing team, he received several Emmy nominations for Outstanding Writing in a Variety Series.
He was initially invited to audition for the show in 2008—alongside comedians like Donald Glover and Ellie Kemper—which ultimately led to his hiring as a writer. After leaving the show, John returned several times as a host, starting in 2018, and has since become a frequent guest, eventually joining the Five-Timers Club of SNL hosts.
While working on the «Saturday Night Live» writing team, he received several Emmy Awards. John won an award for his work on Justin Timberlake’s funny opening monologue in 2011 and received numerous nominations. Later, he won additional Emmys for his stand-up specials, including «John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City» (2018) and «Baby J» (2023), both recognized for Outstanding Writing in a Variety Special.
In addition to his writing success, John gained significant popularity as a stand-up comedian with specials like «The Comeback Kid» and «Baby J», - as well as earlier projects on Comedy Central. He also created and starred in his own sitcom, «Mulaney», - which premiered on Fox in 2014. Unfortunately, the series lasted only one season and was canceled after 13 episodes, but John does not harbor any resentment about it. «I think it was a really funny show. And it had a lot of funny jokes», - he said about «Mulaney» in a 2018 interview. «That doesn’t contradict the opinion of those who didn’t like it, but I think at the time I didn’t want to admit: 'I thought it was good, guys. I wouldn’t have put it out if I didn’t think it was good.'»
John has openly discussed his struggles with substance abuse, including in a 2024 interview with David Letterman on the Netflix show «My Next Guest Needs No Introduction». During the conversation, he candidly talked about going through rehab, describing the physical and emotional challenges of detox and recovery.
He also reflected on how this period of his life influenced his stand-up, particularly in the special «Baby J», - where he turned his experiences with addiction, intervention, and sobriety into deeply personal material.
John is married to actress Olivia Munn. The couple, who began dating in 2021, has two children: a son named Malcolm, born in November 2021, and a daughter named May June, who was born via surrogate in September 2024.
Before his relationship with Olivia, John was married to artist Anna Marie Tendler. The couple was together for nearly seven years before separating in 2021, and their divorce was finalized later that same year
In recent years, his personal life has also attracted media attention, including his relationship and marriage to Olivia Munn. The couple, who began dating in 2021, now has two children—a son named Malcolm and a daughter named May June—and got married in July 2024.
From his early comedic roots to career achievements and personal milestones, here’s everything you need to know about John.
John was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 26, 1982, to Ellen, a professor at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law, and Charles «Chip» Mulaney Jr., a lawyer.
He attended St. Ignatius College Prep and then went to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., graduating in 2004. Over the years, he has maintained a connection with the institution, including participating in fundraising for its improv society in 2019.
John began his career as a writer on «Saturday Night Live» from 2008 to 2013, where he helped create some of the most memorable sketches, including the character Stefon, played by Bill Hader. During his time on the writing team, he received several Emmy nominations for Outstanding Writing in a Variety Series.
He was initially invited to audition for the show in 2008—alongside comedians like Donald Glover and Ellie Kemper—which ultimately led to his hiring as a writer. After leaving the show, John returned several times as a host, starting in 2018, and has since become a frequent guest, eventually joining the Five-Timers Club of SNL hosts.
While working on the «Saturday Night Live» writing team, he received several Emmy Awards. John won an award for his work on Justin Timberlake’s funny opening monologue in 2011 and received numerous nominations. Later, he won additional Emmys for his stand-up specials, including «John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City» (2018) and «Baby J» (2023), both recognized for Outstanding Writing in a Variety Special.
In addition to his writing success, John gained significant popularity as a stand-up comedian with specials like «The Comeback Kid» and «Baby J», - as well as earlier projects on Comedy Central. He also created and starred in his own sitcom, «Mulaney», - which premiered on Fox in 2014. Unfortunately, the series lasted only one season and was canceled after 13 episodes, but John does not harbor any resentment about it. «I think it was a really funny show. And it had a lot of funny jokes», - he said about «Mulaney» in a 2018 interview. «That doesn’t contradict the opinion of those who didn’t like it, but I think at the time I didn’t want to admit: 'I thought it was good, guys. I wouldn’t have put it out if I didn’t think it was good.'»
John has openly discussed his struggles with substance abuse, including in a 2024 interview with David Letterman on the Netflix show «My Next Guest Needs No Introduction». During the conversation, he candidly talked about going through rehab, describing the physical and emotional challenges of detox and recovery.
He also reflected on how this period of his life influenced his stand-up, particularly in the special «Baby J», - where he turned his experiences with addiction, intervention, and sobriety into deeply personal material.
John is married to actress Olivia Munn. The couple, who began dating in 2021, has two children: a son named Malcolm, born in November 2021, and a daughter named May June, who was born via surrogate in September 2024.
Before his relationship with Olivia, John was married to artist Anna Marie Tendler. The couple was together for nearly seven years before separating in 2021, and their divorce was finalized later that same year
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