John Henson is best known as the former host, writer and co-executive producer of the Emmy winning "Talk Soup" on E! Entertainment Television - one of E!’s highest rated series. "Talk Soup" is a daily round up of the best highlights from morning, daytime and late night talk shows. During his 4 1/2 - year tenor, John hosted over 1,100 shows, took "Talk Soup" to Tahiti and Australia, and performed live to a sold out audience at the Chicago Theatre.

An actor/comedian, Henson began his professional career as a stand-up comic. With his animated stage presence and unique style, he soon began headlining top comedy clubs around the country. Trained as a dramatic actor, Henson has appeared in movies, on television and on stage. In 1998, he appeared opposite of Ben Gazara, Kevin Dillon and Andrew McCarthy in the feature, "Stag," and co-starred in the film "Bar Hopping" with Tom Arnold, Kelly Preston, Sally Kellerman and Kevin Nealon. Henson is most recently featured in the upcoming film, "Life without Dick" which stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Harry Connick Jr.

Henson’s television credits include, "The View" and "Politically Incorrect" (ABC), "Remember WENN" (AMC Classics), "Stand Up, Stand Up" and "Two Drink Minimum" (Comedy Central) and "Caroline’s Comedy Hour" (A&E). Henson has recently hosted multiple television specials on ABC including "The Best Commercials You’ve Never Seen" and the "The Best Television You’ve Never Seen."

He also starred in his own ABC Primetime Network Special, "The Television Show with John Henson." Produced by Dakota Films, "The Television Show with John Henson" combines storyline, guests and incredible highlights into a fresh and original format. In addition to co-creating the concept, Henson served as co-executive producer, writer and host.

John 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 theatre productions such as "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," "Conduct Unbecoming," "Heinous Crimes and Other Delights," "The Greenhouse Effect" and "Remote Evolution."

Originally from Connecticut and now living in Los Angeles, Henson is currently writing a screenplay in collaboration with Kevin Nealon on a project for Adam Sandler and Revolution Studios.