John Hodgman American Comedian Born 1971 in Brookline
John Hodgman · writer and comedian · American
Known for
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John Hodgman on Social Media
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- Followers
- 101K @johnhodgman
- Engagement rate
- 0.73% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 727
- Average comments
- 12 Based on the last 12 posts
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Biography
John Hodgman (3 June 1971, Brookline) is an American comedian. Audiences know him from Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and Movie 43 (2013).
Early life
His education includes Brookline High School, Yale University and Grace Hopper College.
Career
His screen career on record begins in 1996 with The Daily Show. The 2000s brought Baby Mama (2008) and The Invention of Lying (2009). His 2010s credits include The English Teacher (2013) and The Knick (2014, as Henry Cotton). During the 2020s, he worked on Up Here (2023).
John Hodgman’s credits add up to 6 films and 7 TV series from 1996 to 2023. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2). Of his two titles with worldwide box-office figures on record, Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) has the highest, at $287 million. Behind the camera, he is listed as writer on Dicktown.
Elizabeth Banks appears in two of his listed titles. Elizabeth Banks directed two of his titles on record.
Filmography
13 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023– | Up Here | TV series | |
| 2020– | Dicktown | Writer | TV series |
| 2016– | The Tick | TV series | |
| 2015 | Pitch Perfect 2 | Film | |
| 2014 | Learning to Drive | Film | |
| 2014– | The Knick | Henry Cotton | TV series |
| 2013– | John Hodgman: Ragnarok | TV series | |
| 2013 | Movie 43 | Film | |
| 2013 | The English Teacher | Film | |
| 2009 | The Invention of Lying | Film | |
| 2008 | Baby Mama | Film | |
| 1996– | The Daily Show | TV series | |
| SPAMasterpiece Theater | TV series |
Personal life
He studied at Brookline High School, Yale University and Grace Hopper College.
Frequently asked questions
How old is John Hodgman?
John Hodgman is 55 years old, born on 3 June 1971 in Brookline.
What is John Hodgman known for?
John Hodgman is known for Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and Movie 43 (2013).
What is John Hodgman’s nationality?
John Hodgman is American, born in Brookline.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q329372), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: PhilipRomanoPhoto · CC BY-SA 4.0
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