TV personality John Henson began working the stand-up comedy circuit at the age of 20, soon finding exposure on shows like An Evening at the Improv. In 1995, he took over hosting duties on the E! clipshow Talk Soup, where he would remain until 1999. He would continue to find work as a host and presenter at awards shows and on TV specials, and starred in his own series on a number of occasions, with 2004's The John Henson Project and 2008's Wipeout.
John Henson
Active - 1985 - 2008 |
Born - Jul 11, 1967 in Stamford, Connecticut, United States |
Genres - Comedy, Romance, Sports & Recreation
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- Has four older brothers.
- Has a spot of white hair on the right side of his head from a skin condition called vitiligo, which he hides from the camera, and which earned him the nickname "Skunk Boy."
- Left Boston University, where he was studying drama, to pursue a career as a stand-up comic.
- Replaced Greg Kinnear as the host of Talk Soup in 1995.
- His signature closing line on Wipeout is "Good night and big balls," after his favorite obstacle in the show's obstacle course.