About John Henson
John Henson (born July 11, 1967) is an American comedian, actor, and talk show host. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he studied acting at Boston University and other schools in New York City and began his career as a stand-up comic. He rose to prominence as the host of Talk Soup on E! from 1995 to 1999, becoming the show's longest-running host with just over 1,000 episodes. From 2008 to 2014 he co-hosted the ABC obstacle course game show Wipeout, ending each show with the catchphrase Good night, and Big Balls. Since 2017, apart from 2020, he has hosted Halloween Baking Championship on Food Network. Henson, who was born with a white streak of hair that earned him the nickname Skunk Boy, also appeared in the Blink-182 music video for What's My Age Again?.
Guest appearances (4)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring John Henson.
Guest appearances 1 to 4 of 4.
2:05:00Bertcast # 261 - John Henson & ME
Bert Kreischer
20.2K views
1:22:23Titus Podcast | John Henson
Christopher Titus
8.9K views
8:15Dustin Hoffman watched John Henson
Jimmy Pardo
1.1K views
1:05:22John Henson | Alonzo Bodden: Who's Paying Attention?
Alonzo Bodden
359 viewsChannels on this page: Bert Kreischer, Christopher Titus, Jimmy Pardo, Alonzo Bodden
Frequently asked questions
How long did John Henson host Talk Soup?
John Henson hosted Talk Soup on E! from 1995 to 1999 and became its longest-running host, with just over 1,000 episodes.
Did John Henson host Wipeout?
Yes. From 2008 to 2014 he co-hosted Wipeout, the ABC obstacle course game show, closing each episode with the catchphrase Good night, and Big Balls.
Where did John Henson study acting?
Born in Stamford, Connecticut, on July 11, 1967, Henson studied acting at Boston University and at other schools in New York City before starting out as a stand-up comic.
What Food Network show does John Henson host?
Since 2017, with the exception of 2020, Henson has hosted Halloween Baking Championship on Food Network.
Why was John Henson called Skunk Boy?
Henson was born with a white streak in his hair, which earned him the nickname Skunk Boy. He also appeared in the Blink-182 music video for What's My Age Again?
