British-born comedian John Oliver studied English at Christ's College, Cambridge, before pursuing a career as a stand-up comedian. He gained increasing success with his live act, eventually scoring a big break in 2006 when he became a writer and correspondent on The Daily Show with John Stewart. He soon became a popular member of the news-parody show's cast, and explored other projects, as well, making his motion picture debut in the 2008 #92;comedy The Love Guru. In 2009, he was cast in the #92;comedy series Community, alongside Chevy Chase and Joel McHale. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide