John Mulaney

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John Mulaney stands as one of the most decorated comedians of his generation, having secured three Primetime Emmy Awards for his writing prowess. His ability to blend literary depth with mainstream appeal has earned him a spot on Time Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in 2016. Rolling Stone ranked him #1 on their list of the 50 Greatest Stand-Up Comics of All Time in 2022, a testament to his enduring impact on the art form. He is also a member of the exclusive SNL Five Timers Club, joining a select group of comedians who have hosted the show six times.

AwardsJohn Mulaney is a multiple award winner recognized for his writing and performance. He has won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for Kid Gorgeous, Sack Lunch Bunch, and SNL 50. He also received a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Comedy/Variety Sketch Series for Saturday Night Live in 2011. Additionally, he won a Critics' Choice Television Award and shared a Peabody Award for his work on Big Mouth.

Honours & Distinctions

SNL Five Timers Club

NBC·2022

Inducted after hosting Saturday Night Live for the sixth time.

Time 100 Most Influential People

TIME Magazine·2016

Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Rankings & Lists

The 50 Greatest Stand-Up Comics of All Time

Rolling Stone·2022

10 Comedians to Watch

Variety·2014

Magazine Covers

TIME

April 2016

100 Most Influential People

Vanity Fair

September 2018

Hollywood Issue

December 2015

Men of the Year

Records & Feats

Most Hostings by a Writer-Alum

Career Milestone·2022

Hosted Saturday Night Live six times, joining the elite Five Timers Club.

Emmy Wins for Stand-Up Writing

Awards·2025

Won three Emmys for writing variety specials, a rare achievement for a stand-up comic.