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How tall is John Oliver? Internet believes 'The Daily Show' host is 'little over average height'

This article sheds light on the height difference between John Oliver and his wife, and actor Adam Driver
PUBLISHED NOV 6, 2023
John Oliver is known for winning multiple Primetime Emmy awards for his show 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' (Getty Images)
John Oliver is known for winning multiple Primetime Emmy awards for his show 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' (Getty Images)
Real Name John William Oliver
Date of Birth  April 23, 1977
Age 46 (as of 2023)
Place of Birth Birmingham, England
Nationality American
Height 6 feet (1.83 m) approx
Weight 76 kg (168 lbs) approx
Net Worth $35 million
Spouse Kate Norley ​(m. 2011)
Children 2

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: John Oliver, the host of 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver', stands tall at 6 feet and weighs 76 kg (168 lbs). He is renowned for winning three Primetime Emmy Awards for his contributions to 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'.

Oliver began his career as a stand-up comedian in the United Kingdom before gaining broader recognition in the United States as the Senior British Correspondent on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart from 2006 to 2013.

Given Oliver's notable career, there has been speculation about his height, with some internet users even making comparisons with his co-workers. One Twitter user shared their thoughts on Oliver's height, suggesting that he appears slightly taller than what they consider to be an average height.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 29: Comedian John Oliver attends Lincoln Center's American Songbook Gala at Alice
John Oliver stands tall at 6 feet (Getty Images)

The tweet reads, "So John Oliver had me wondering how tall #AdamDriver actually is... And he's not nearly as tall as I thought. He's just a little over average height to me."

With this tweet sparking speculation about the height comparison between Oliver and Adam Driver, let's delve into who is indeed taller between the two.



 

John Oliver or Adam Driver: Who is taller? 

Adam Driver stands at an impressive height of 6 feet 2 ½ inches (189 cm or 1.89 m) and weighs 88 kg (194 lbs), while John Oliver's height measures 6 feet (183 cm or 1.83 m). This makes it evident that Driver is 2 ½ inches taller than Oliver.

Adam Douglas Driver, also known simply as Adam Driver, is a renowned American actor acclaimed for his collaborations with renowned filmmakers. His talent has earned him accolades, including two Academy Award nominations, four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and a Tony Award nomination.

The height comparison between Driver and Oliver gained traction on Twitter when one user remarked, “I've been loving @iamjohnoliver's deep and strange crush on Adam Driver, but then I Googled John Oliver's height and he is TWO INCHES SHORTER than Adam Driver. So I'm offering @HareianiBlog as tribute to John Oliver. Asher is 6'5". He'll probably kick you in the knees for free.” 



 

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 31: Adam Driver attends the Netflix film
John Oliver is a little over 2 inches shorter than actor Adam Driver (Getty Images)

John Oliver's height compared to wife Kate Norley 

Kate Norley Oliver measures 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm or 1.73 m) in height. In contrast, her husband John Oliver stands at an impressive 6 feet (183 cm or 1.83 m), revealing a notable 4-inch height difference between them.

Kate Norley gained recognition for her role in 'Transitions' (2009). She entered into matrimony with John Oliver in October 2011, and the couple are now parents to two children. 

Their love story began when they met each other at the 2008 Republican National Convention, where they exchanged emails and soon started dating. In 2010, while on a vacation in St Thomas, Oliver proposed to Norley. After three years of being together, they sealed their union in an intimate and discreet ceremony.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: John Oliver and Kate Norley attend the TIME 100 Gala 2019 Cocktails a
John Oliver stands taller than his wife Kate Norley (Getty Images)
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