Jon Stewart

About

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,...

Known for

The SimpsonsSeries • 1989American Dad!Series • 2005Sesame StreetSeries • 1969Phineas and FerbSeries • 2007Robot ChickenSeries • 2005The NannySeries • 1993Gravity FallsSeries • 2012Spin CitySeries • 1996The Larry Sanders ShowSeries • 1992NewsRadioSeries • 1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistSeries • 1995Evan AlmightyMovie • 2007The Adjustment BureauMovie • 2011IFMovie • 2024The FacultyMovie • 1998BupkisSeries • 2023Big DaddyMovie • 1999Tough Crowd with Colin QuinnSeries • 2002The BeaverMovie • 2011WWE This Is AwesomeSeries • 2022Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackMovie • 2001IrresistibleMovie • 2020Half BakedMovie • 1998Death to SmoochyMovie • 2002