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⚫ '''John Morris Henson''' (born July 11, 1967) is an American comedian, actor and talk show host. He was the co-host of ABC's '']'' with ], a prime-time ] that ran for 7 seasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Watch Wipeout TV Show - ABC.com |url=http://abc.go.com/shows/wipeout |website=ABC.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716173625/http://abc.go.com/shows/wipeout |archivedate=July 16, 2014 }}</ref>
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* {{marriage|Jill Benjamin<br />|2010|2024|reason=divorced}}}}
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⚫ '''John Morris Henson''' (born July 11, 1967) is an American comedian, actor, and talk show host. He was the co-host of ]'s '']'' with ], a prime-time ] that ran for seven seasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Watch Wipeout TV Show – ABC.com |url=http://abc.go.com/shows/wipeout |website=ABC.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716173625/http://abc.go.com/shows/wipeout |archivedate=July 16, 2014 }}</ref>


==Biography== == Biography ==
Henson was born in ], to Joe and Barbara (née Wright) Henson. He has four older brothers, one of whom is Dan Henson, the President and CEO of ], Americas. Another is Frank (Bubba) Henson, a teacher at ] in ].<ref>{{cite web |title=TV host John Henson speaks to St. Luke's students |url=https://archive.ncadvertiser.com/39435/tv-host-john-henson-speaks-to-st-lukes-students/ |website=ncadvertiser.com |accessdate=September 3, 2018}}</ref> He studied acting at ], ], ] and Three of Us Studios in New York City. He has starred in various theatre productions such as Henson was born in ], to Joe and Barbara (née Wright) Henson. He has four older brothers, one of whom is Dan Henson, the President and CEO of ], Americas. Another is Frank (Bubba) Henson, a teacher at ] in ].<ref>{{cite web |title=TV host John Henson speaks to St. Luke's students |url=https://archive.ncadvertiser.com/39435/tv-host-john-henson-speaks-to-st-lukes-students/ |website=ncadvertiser.com |accessdate=September 3, 2018 |archive-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904052340/https://archive.ncadvertiser.com/39435/tv-host-john-henson-speaks-to-st-lukes-students/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> He studied acting at ], ], ] and Three of Us Studios in New York City. He has starred in various theater productions such as
'']'', '']'',
'']'', ''Heinous Crimes and Other Delights'', ''The Greenhouse Effect'' and ''Remote Evolution''. '']'', ''Heinous Crimes and Other Delights'', ''The Greenhouse Effect'' and ''Remote Evolution''.


Henson was born with a ] on the right side of his head. As a result, he received the nickname "Skunk Boy" while hosting '']''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Big Jim |title=‘Skunk Boy’ John Henson Hosts ‘World’s Funniest Animal Commercials’ on truTV Plus New Season of ‘Wipeout’ |url=http://keyw.com/skunk-boy-john-henson-hosts-worlds-funniest-animal-commercials-on-trutv-plus-new-season-of-wipeout-interview/ |website=kyew.com |accessdate=September 6, 2018}}</ref> Henson was born with a ] on the right side of his head. As a result, he received the nickname "Skunk Boy" while hosting '']''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Big Jim |title='Skunk Boy' John Henson Hosts 'World's Funniest Animal Commercials' on truTV Plus New Season of 'Wipeout' |url=http://keyw.com/skunk-boy-john-henson-hosts-worlds-funniest-animal-commercials-on-trutv-plus-new-season-of-wipeout-interview/ |website=kyew.com |date=January 31, 2013 |accessdate=September 6, 2018}}</ref>


⚫ Henson attended ] in ], ].<ref>{{cite web |title=TV host John Henson speaks to St. Luke's students |url=https://archive.ncadvertiser.com/39435/tv-host-john-henson-speaks-to-st-lukes-students/ |website=ncadvertiser.com |publisher=New Canaan Advertiser |accessdate=September 3, 2018 |archive-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904052340/https://archive.ncadvertiser.com/39435/tv-host-john-henson-speaks-to-st-lukes-students/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Education==
⚫ Henson attended ] in New Canaan, Connecticut.<ref>{{cite web |title=TV host John Henson speaks to St. Luke's students |url=https://archive.ncadvertiser.com/39435/tv-host-john-henson-speaks-to-st-lukes-students/ |website=ncadvertiser.com |publisher=New Canaan Advertiser |accessdate=September 3, 2018}}</ref>


==Career== == Career ==
Henson began his career as a ]. He started appearing in films in the mid to late 1990s. He was the longest-running host (four years) of '']'' on the ] Network, hosting just over 1,000 shows in the four and a half years he was with the network.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kurp |first1=Joshua |title=Checking In…with the Hosts of Talk Soup |url=http://www.vulture.com/2011/08/checking-in-with-the-hosts-of-talk-soup.html |website=Vulture.com |publisher=New York Media, LLC. |accessdate=September 3, 2018}}</ref> During his stint as host of '']'', he appeared as a guest on '']''. In 2004, he was the host of '']'', a short-lived comedy-reality show on ], and hosted several broadcast specials including ABC's ''Best Commercials You've Never Seen'', ABC's ''Best TV You've Never Seen'' and, most recently, the 33rd Annual Daytime ]s. From 2005 to 2007, Henson was the co-host of ''Watch This!'', a daily television show on the ]. Henson has also produced numerous field segments on the entertainment industry for ] and ] and, additionally, had a small recurring role as a local newscaster on '']''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagmeister |first1=Elizabeth |title=‘The Soup’ Hosts: Where Are They Now? |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/the-soup-final-episode-e-joel-mchale-hosts-1201664525/ |website=Variety.com |publisher=Variety Media, LLC. |accessdate=September 6, 2018}}</ref> Henson began his career as a ]. He started appearing in films in the mid to late 1990s. He was the longest-running host of '']'' on the ] Network, hosting just over 1,000 shows in the four and a half years he was with the network.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kurp |first1=Joshua |title=Checking In…with the Hosts of Talk Soup |url=http://www.vulture.com/2011/08/checking-in-with-the-hosts-of-talk-soup.html |website=Vulture.com |date=August 19, 2011 |publisher=New York Media, LLC. |accessdate=September 3, 2018}}</ref> During his stint as host of '']'', he appeared as a guest on '']''. In 2004, he was the host of '']'', a short-lived comedy-reality show on ], and hosted several broadcast specials including ABC's ''Best Commercials You've Never Seen'', ABC's ''Best TV You've Never Seen'' and, more recently, the 33rd Annual Daytime ]s. From 2005 to 2007, Henson was the co-host of ''Watch This!'', a daily television show on the ]. Henson has also produced numerous field segments on the entertainment industry for ] and ] and, additionally, had a small recurring role as a local newscaster on '']''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagmeister |first1=Elizabeth |title='The Soup' Hosts: Where Are They Now? |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/the-soup-final-episode-e-joel-mchale-hosts-1201664525/ |website=Variety.com |date=December 18, 2015 |publisher=Variety Media, LLC. |accessdate=September 6, 2018}}</ref>


From 2008 to 2014, Henson co-hosted the ] obstacle course game-show, '']'', and always ended the show with the catch phrase, "Good night, and Big Balls", a reference to the signature obstacle in the show.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dempsey |first1=Luke |title=The TV Review: Wipeout |url=https://newrepublic.com/article/76385/the-tv-review-wipeout |website=NewRepublic.com |accessdate=September 3, 2018}}</ref> From 2008 to 2014, Henson co-hosted the ] obstacle course game-show, '']'', and always ended the show with the catch phrase, "Good night, and Big Balls", a reference to the signature obstacle in the show.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Dempsey |first1=Luke |title=The TV Review: Wipeout |url=https://newrepublic.com/article/76385/the-tv-review-wipeout |magazine=The New Republic |date=July 20, 2010 |accessdate=September 3, 2018}}</ref>


Since 2017, Henson has been hosting '']'' on ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=FN Dish Editor |title=A Spooky, Sweet Third Season of Halloween Baking Championship to Premiere This Fall |url=https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/shows/2017/08/halloween-baking-championship-season-3 |website=FoodNetwork.com |publisher=Television Food Network, LLC. |accessdate=September 3, 2018}}</ref> Exempting the year 2020, Henson has hosted '']'' on ] since 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=A Spooky, Sweet Third Season of Halloween Baking Championship to Premiere This Fall |url=https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/shows/2017/08/halloween-baking-championship-season-3 |newspaper=Food Network |publisher=Television Food Network, LLC. |accessdate=September 3, 2018}}</ref> For the 2020 season, ] served as both a judge and the host.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Struble |first1=Cristine |title=Halloween Baking Championship Season 6 premiere: Welcome home?|url=https://foodsided.com/2020/09/15/halloween-baking-championship-season-6-premiere-recap/ |website=foodsided.com |date=September 15, 2020 |accessdate=November 16, 2023}}</ref>


Henson has also appeared in the ] music video for "]"<ref>{{cite web |last1=Macrea |first1=Dan |title=Blink-182’s ‘What’s My Age Again’ video gets a Grand Theft Auto remake |url=https://ontheaside.com/uncategorized/blink-182s-whats-my-age-again-video-gets-a-grand-theft-auto-remake/ |website=OnTheAside.com |accessdate=September 6, 2018}}</ref> Henson has also appeared in the ] music video for "]"<ref>{{cite news |last1=Macrea |first1=Dan |title=Blink-182's 'What's My Age Again' video gets a Grand Theft Auto remake |url=https://ontheaside.com/uncategorized/blink-182s-whats-my-age-again-video-gets-a-grand-theft-auto-remake/ |newspaper=A.side |date=October 14, 2015 |accessdate=September 6, 2018}}</ref>


⚫ == Filmography ==
In June, 2020, Henson was chastised by First Lady ] for making an inappropriate and insensitive comment, questioning the parentage of the President's 14 year old son ].<ref>https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/06/23/melania-trump-scolds-food-network-host-son-barron-tweet/3243931001/</ref>

⚫ ==Filmography==
=== Television === === Television ===
*'']'' – (1997–1998) *'']'' – (1997–1998)
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*'']'' – 2009 *'']'' – 2009
*'']'' (Host) – 2010 *'']'' (Host) – 2010
*'']'' (voice of ]) – (2010–present) *'']'' (voice of ]) – (2010)
*'']'' – (2012) *'']'' – (2012)
*'']'' (voice) – 2012 *'']'' (voice) – 2012
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*'']'' – 2016 *'']'' – 2016
*'']'' – 2017 *'']'' – 2017
*'']'' (voice of Bob) - 2018 *'']'' (voice of Bob) – 2018
*''Halloween Baking Challenge (Host) - 2018-present *'']'' (Host) – 2017-2019; 2021-present


===Film=== === Film ===
*'']'' – 1997 *'']'' – 1997
*'']'' – 1997 as Timan Bernard *'']'' – 1997 as Timan Bernard
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*'']'' – 2002 *'']'' – 2002


===Podcast=== === Podcast ===


* ''Painkiller Already'' #325 – 2017 * ''Painkiller Already'' #325 – 2017
* ''Joy, a Podcast, Hosted by Craig Ferguson'' – 2024


==References== == References ==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}


==External links== == External links ==
* {{IMDb name|0378217}} * {{IMDb name|0378217}}
{{Talk Soup hosts}} {{Talk Soup hosts}}
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Amerlcan actor
John Henson
Henson in 2011
BornJohn Morris Henson
(1967-07-11) July 11, 1967 (age 57)
Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
EducationBoston University
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • talk show host
Years active1993–present
Spouses
Corie Hirschtick ​ ​(m. 2000; div. 2006)​
Jill Benjamin
​ ​(m. 2010; div. 2024)​
Children2

John Morris Henson (born July 11, 1967) is an American comedian, actor, and talk show host. He was the co-host of ABC's Wipeout with John Anderson, a prime-time game show that ran for seven seasons.

Biography

Henson was born in Stamford, Connecticut, to Joe and Barbara (née Wright) Henson. He has four older brothers, one of whom is Dan Henson, the President and CEO of GE Capital, Americas. Another is Frank (Bubba) Henson, a teacher at St. Luke's School in New Canaan, Connecticut. He studied acting at Boston University, Circle in the Square, Playwrights Horizons and Three of Us Studios in New York City. He has starred in various theater productions such as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Conduct Unbecoming, Heinous Crimes and Other Delights, The Greenhouse Effect and Remote Evolution.

Henson was born with a white streak of hair on the right side of his head. As a result, he received the nickname "Skunk Boy" while hosting Talk Soup.

Henson attended St. Luke's School in New Canaan, Connecticut.

Career

Henson began his career as a stand-up comic. He started appearing in films in the mid to late 1990s. He was the longest-running host of Talk Soup on the E! Entertainment Network, hosting just over 1,000 shows in the four and a half years he was with the network. During his stint as host of Talk Soup, he appeared as a guest on Space Ghost Coast to Coast. In 2004, he was the host of The John Henson Project, a short-lived comedy-reality show on Spike TV, and hosted several broadcast specials including ABC's Best Commercials You've Never Seen, ABC's Best TV You've Never Seen and, more recently, the 33rd Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. From 2005 to 2007, Henson was the co-host of Watch This!, a daily television show on the TV Guide Channel. Henson has also produced numerous field segments on the entertainment industry for MSNBC and CNN and, additionally, had a small recurring role as a local newscaster on My Name Is Earl.

From 2008 to 2014, Henson co-hosted the ABC obstacle course game-show, Wipeout, and always ended the show with the catch phrase, "Good night, and Big Balls", a reference to the signature obstacle in the show.

Exempting the year 2020, Henson has hosted Halloween Baking Championship on Food Network since 2017. For the 2020 season, Carla Hall served as both a judge and the host.

Henson has also appeared in the Blink-182 music video for "What's My Age Again?"

Filmography

Television

Film

Podcast

  • Painkiller Already #325 – 2017
  • Joy, a Podcast, Hosted by Craig Ferguson – 2024

References

  1. "Watch Wipeout TV Show – ABC.com". ABC.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2014.
  2. "TV host John Henson speaks to St. Luke's students". ncadvertiser.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  3. Big Jim (January 31, 2013). "'Skunk Boy' John Henson Hosts 'World's Funniest Animal Commercials' on truTV Plus New Season of 'Wipeout' [INTERVIEW]". kyew.com. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  4. "TV host John Henson speaks to St. Luke's students". ncadvertiser.com. New Canaan Advertiser. Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  5. Kurp, Joshua (August 19, 2011). "Checking In…with the Hosts of Talk Soup". Vulture.com. New York Media, LLC. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  6. Wagmeister, Elizabeth (December 18, 2015). "'The Soup' Hosts: Where Are They Now?". Variety.com. Variety Media, LLC. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  7. Dempsey, Luke (July 20, 2010). "The TV Review: Wipeout". The New Republic. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  8. "A Spooky, Sweet Third Season of Halloween Baking Championship to Premiere This Fall". Food Network. Television Food Network, LLC. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  9. Struble, Cristine (September 15, 2020). "Halloween Baking Championship Season 6 premiere: Welcome home?". foodsided.com. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  10. Macrea, Dan (October 14, 2015). "Blink-182's 'What's My Age Again' video gets a Grand Theft Auto remake". A.side. Retrieved September 6, 2018.

External links

Hosts of Talk Soup (1991–2002) and The Soup (2004–2015, 2020)
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