Often mocked on the show, Danbury, CT named a sewage plant after him.

Russell Crowe named a koala chlamydia clinic after him.

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He interviewed whistleblower Edward Snowden in Moscow.

He voiced Zazu in 'The Lion King' remake.

He voiced Vanity Smurf in 'The Smurfs.'

After moving to U.S., he became a fan of New York Mets.

He once interviewed Stephen Hawking.

He fired shots at ‘House of the Dragon!’ 🔥

His first on-screen job was in an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House'! 🎭

John said receiving his Emmy from the legendary Steve Martin was “wild”! 🏆

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