What The World Doesn't Know About John Oliver

He first became popular on The Daily Show, and he won even more fans when he filled in for host Jon Stewart, but John Oliver truly became a household name when he began his critically acclaimed HBO show Last Week Tonight. The blend of long form news pieces mixed with comedic bits has proven to be a smashing success, with Oliver often drawing attention to major issues in the country that viewers aren't aware of. He'll tell you all about last week, but he may not have told you everything about himself, so it's time to take a look at what the world doesn't know about John Oliver.