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John Hodgman

John Hodgman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 03, 1971
Age54
BirthplaceBrookline, Massachusetts, United States
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also John Hodgman's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForApple's 'Get a Mac' commercials, appearances on 'The Daily Show', his satirical books including 'The Areas of My Expertise', 'More Information Than You Require', and 'That Is All'.

Intro

John Hodgman is an American author, actor, humorist, and television personality best known for his roles as a literary satirist and for playing the 'PC' in Apple's 'Get a Mac' advertising campaign. Hodgman has published several books of satirical fiction and nonfiction, frequently appearing as a commentator on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'

Early Life & Background

John Hodgman was born and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts. He attended Brookline High School and later graduated from Yale University with a degree in literature. Initially, Hodgman worked as a literary agent before gaining public attention through his writing and media appearances.

Career Highlights

  • Played the 'PC' in the Apple 'Get a Mac' advertising campaign (2006–2009)
  • Frequent contributor and correspondent on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'
  • Published the best-selling satirical books 'The Areas of My Expertise' (2005), 'More Information Than You Require' (2008), and 'That Is All' (2011)
  • Hosted the popular podcast 'Judge John Hodgman'
  • Appeared in TV series including 'Community', 'Parks and Recreation', and 'Flight of the Conchords'

Trivia

  • Hodgman has a recurring role as 'Deranged Millionaire' on 'The Daily Show'.
  • He has been a guest on several popular podcasts and radio programs, including 'This American Life'.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is John Hodgman?

John Hodgman is 54 years old.

When was John Hodgman born?

John Hodgman was born the 3 June 1971.

Where is John Hodgman from?

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About June 3rd, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 3, 1971, basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then known as Lew Alcindor, converted to Islam and changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
  • Day of the week: June 3rd, 1971 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones
  • #1 UK song: Knock Three Times by Dawn
  • Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hodgman