John Hodgman is an American writer, actor, and humorist. He was born on June 3, 1971, in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States. Hodgman is perhaps best known for his work as a contributor to the satirical news program "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" from 2005 to 2015. He also gained fame for his appearances in a series of television commercials for Apple, in which he portrayed a bespectacled "PC" opposite Justin Long's "Mac." In addition to his work in television, Hodgman is a prolific writer and author. He has written several books, including the bestsellers "The Areas of My Expertise," "More Information Than You Require," and "That Is All," which together form a satirical "complete world knowledge" trilogy. He has also written for a number of publications, including The New York Times Magazine and McSweeney'