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Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

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Born: November 28, 1962New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For
Filmography
Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem

Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem

Self (archive footage)

2025
Walled Off

Walled Off

Self (archive footage)

2024
IF

IF

Robot (voice)

2024
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

Self

2023

Chris Rock: Road To Live Special

Self

2023

Lab Leak Liars: How China and Authorities Deceived Us

Self

2023
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

Self

2022
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

Self

2022
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

Carl "Rocky" Price

2021
No Responders Left Behind

No Responders Left Behind

Self

2021
The Soul of America

The Soul of America

Self (archive footage)

2020
Trump @War

Trump @War

Self (archive footage)

2018
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

Self - Host

2017
Tickling Giants

Tickling Giants

Self

2017
Hero With A Thousand Faces

Hero With A Thousand Faces

Self

2016
WWE SummerSlam 2016

WWE SummerSlam 2016

Self

2016
Doc & Darryl

Doc & Darryl

Self

2016
The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

Self

2016
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

Self

2016
The Occupation of the American Mind

The Occupation of the American Mind

Self (archive footage)

2016
Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown

Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown

Self (archive footage)

2015
WWE SummerSlam 2015

WWE SummerSlam 2015

Jon Stewart (Appearance)

2015

Jon Stewart Has Left the Building

Self

2015
JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick

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

Self (archive footage)

2014

Don Rickles: One Night Only

Self

2014
The Hitch

The Hitch

Self (archive footage)

2014
Riot on the Dance Floor

Riot on the Dance Floor

Self

2014
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute

Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute

Self

2014
David Blaine: Real or Magic

David Blaine: Real or Magic

Self

2013
Skum Rocks!

Skum Rocks!

Self

2013
Downloaded

Downloaded

Self (archive footage)

2013
Inequality for All

Inequality for All

Self (archive footage)

2013
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

Self

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

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

Self

2012

Vanilla Ice Archive

Self (archive footage)

2012
The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Self

2012
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

Self

2011
The Beaver

The Beaver

Jon Stewart

2011
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo

Give It Up for Greg Giraldo

Self

2011
The Adjustment Bureau

The Adjustment Bureau

Jon Stewart

2011
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

Co-Host

2010
Just for Laughs: Launching Pad

Just for Laughs: Launching Pad

2009
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants

Self (archive footage)

2009
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

Self

2008
Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House

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

Self (archive footage)

2008
The Great Buck Howard

The Great Buck Howard

Jon Stewart

2008
Evan Almighty

Evan Almighty

Jon Stewart

2007

Twisted: A Balloonamentary

2007
Wordplay

Wordplay

Self

2006
Doogal

Doogal

Zeebad (voice)

2006

Last Laugh '05

Self

2005
The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats

Self

2005
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party

Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party

Self

2004
Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism

Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism

Self (archive footage)

2004

Off the Record: The 9/11 Election

Self

2003
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina

The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina

Godfrey (voice)

2003
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)

self (archival)

2003
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

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

Self

2003

Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary

Self

2002

Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes

Self

2002
Death to Smoochy

Death to Smoochy

Marion Frank Stokes

2002
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Reg Hartner

2001
On the Beach

On the Beach

Crewman Burns

2000
Committed

Committed

Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)

2000
Wishful Thinking

Wishful Thinking

Henry

1999
Big Daddy

Big Daddy

Kevin Gerrity

1999

MTV's 25 Lamest Videos

Self / Host

1999
Playing by Heart

Playing by Heart

Trent

1998
The Faculty

The Faculty

Prof. Edward Furlong

1998
Since You've Been Gone

Since You've Been Gone

Todd Zalinsky

1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Host

1998
Half Baked

Half Baked

Enhancement Smoker

1998
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy

George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy

Self

1997
Jon Stewart: Unleavened

Jon Stewart: Unleavened

Jon Stewart

1996
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special

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

Self

1995
Mixed Nuts

Mixed Nuts

Rollerblader

1994