Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Biography: Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American political satirist, writer, television host, actor, media critic and stand-up comedian. He is widely known as host of The Daily Show, a satirical news program that airs on Comedy Central. Stewart started as a stand-up comedian, but branched into television as host of Short Attention Span Theater for Comedy Central. He went on to host his own show on MTV, called The Jon Stewart Show, and then hosted another show on MTV called You Wrote It, You Watch It. He has also had several film roles as an actor. Stewart became the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central in early 1999. He is also a writer and co-executive-producer of the show. After Stewart joined, The Daily Show steadily gained popularity and critical acclaim, which led to his first Emmy Award in 2001. Stewart has gained acclaim as an acerbic, satirical critic of personality-driven media shows, in particular those of the US media networks such as CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. Critics say Stewart benefits from a double standard: he critiques other news shows from the safe, removed position of his "fake news" desk. Stewart agrees, saying that neither his show nor his channel purports to be anything other than satire and comedy. In spite of its self-professed entertainment mandate, The Daily Show has been nominated for news and journalism awards. Stewart hosted the 78th and 80th Academy Awards. He is the co-author of America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction, which was one of the best-selling books in the U.S. in 2004 and Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race released in 2010.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: November 28, 1962

Deathday: N/A

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Known For

Playing by Heart
Playing by Heart

1998-12-30

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

2001-08-22

Jon Stewart: Unleavened
Jon Stewart: Unleavened

1996-09-20

Mixed Nuts
Mixed Nuts

1994-12-21

Doogal
Doogal

2006-02-24

Big Daddy
Big Daddy

1999-06-25

Death to Smoochy
Death to Smoochy

2002-03-29

The Faculty
The Faculty

1998-12-25

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

2003-01-01

Chris Rock: Road To Live Special
Chris Rock: Road To Live Special

2023-03-04

Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism

2004-07-14

Just for Laughs: Launching Pad
Just for Laughs: Launching Pad

2009-10-20

Lab Leak Liars: How China and Authorities Deceived Us
Lab Leak Liars: How China and Authorities Deceived Us

2023-03-02

George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy

1997-02-28

Wordplay
Wordplay

2006-06-26

The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats

2005-07-29

The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina

2003-08-08

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes

2021-12-07

A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

2008-11-23

The Great Buck Howard
The Great Buck Howard

2008-01-18

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

2010-10-30

Wishful Thinking
Wishful Thinking

1999-07-12

Off the Record: The 9/11 Election
Off the Record: The 9/11 Election

2003-11-04

The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium: O'Reilly vs. Stewart 2012
The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium: O'Reilly vs. Stewart 2012

2012-10-06

IF
IF

2024-05-08

Jon Stewart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Jon Stewart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

2022-06-21

Downloaded
Downloaded

2013-06-20

The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh

2016-04-18

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

2022-05-19

David Blaine: Real or Magic
David Blaine: Real or Magic

2013-11-19

The Adjustment Bureau
The Adjustment Bureau

2011-03-03

Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute

2014-04-25

The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball

2012-03-04

Don Rickles: One Night Only
Don Rickles: One Night Only

2014-05-18

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

2022-07-17

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

2023-11-12

Inequality for All
Inequality for All

2013-01-19

The Occupation of the American Mind
The Occupation of the American Mind

2016-01-19

Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party

2004-11-17

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants

2009-07-14

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998-02-20

Doc & Darryl
Doc & Darryl

2016-07-14

Since You've Been Gone
Since You've Been Gone

1998-06-06

Committed
Committed

2000-04-28

Jon Stewart Has Left the Building
Jon Stewart Has Left the Building

2015-08-07

Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown
Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown

2015-11-01

Half Baked
Half Baked

1998-01-16

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

2012-12-12

Vanilla Ice Archive
Vanilla Ice Archive

2012-07-16

WWE SummerSlam 2016
WWE SummerSlam 2016

2016-08-21

Weiner
Weiner

2016-05-20

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

2016-01-21

Riot on the Dance Floor
Riot on the Dance Floor

2014-04-27

Skum Rocks!
Skum Rocks!

2013-09-26

Tickling Giants
Tickling Giants

2017-03-15

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

2017-11-18

Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty

2007-06-09

Trump @War
Trump @War

2018-10-11

The Beaver
The Beaver

2011-05-05

WWE SummerSlam 2015
WWE SummerSlam 2015

2015-08-23

No Responders Left Behind
No Responders Left Behind

2021-09-09

Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

2020-01-07

The Hitch
The Hitch

2014-05-10

Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo

2011-03-18

George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

2009-02-04

Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House
Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House

2008-08-18

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

2011-06-24

The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special

1995-10-27

The Soul of America
The Soul of America

2020-10-22

Last Laugh '05
Last Laugh '05

2005-12-11

JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick
JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick

2014-11-19

On the Beach
On the Beach

2000-05-28

Walled Off
Walled Off

2024-10-06

Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes

2002-09-17

Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary

2002-09-17

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)

2003-05-23