Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart is a comedian, writer, and host who brings political satire to The Daily Show and longer conversations to The Weekly Show podcast.
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Known for
- The Daily Show1999–2015; returned 2024 · Host and executive producer
Comedy Central - PodcastThe Weekly Show with Jon Stewart2024 · Host and executive producer
- The Problem With Jon Stewart2021–2023 · Host and executive producer
Apple TV+ - Irresistible2020 · Writer, director, and producer
Film - Rosewater2014 · Writer, director, and producer
Film
Overview
- Born
- November 28, 1962 · New York City
- Raised
- Lawrenceville, New Jersey
- Work
- Comedian, host, writer, producer, and director
- Breakout
- The Jon Stewart Show on MTV in 1993; The Daily Show from 1999
- Education
- William & Mary, class of 1984 · Psychology
Mini bio
How it started.
Raised in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Jon studied psychology and played varsity soccer at William & Mary. After college, he worked jobs including bartender and busboy before building a stand-up career in New York clubs.
Finding his voice.
An appearance on David Letterman’s show in 1992 helped him reach a wider audience. MTV’s The Jon Stewart Show followed in 1993. In 1999 he took over The Daily Show, making politics and the news media central to his comedy during a run that lasted until 2015.
Beyond the desk.
He made his directing debut with Rosewater, about Iranian journalist Maziar Bahari, and later wrote and directed the campaign comedy Irresistible. The Problem With Jon Stewart paired issue-focused television with a companion podcast. He has also campaigned for health care for veterans and 9/11 responders.
Where to find him now.
Jon returned to The Daily Show in February 2024. His separate podcast, The Weekly Show, gives him room for longer interviews with experts, politicians, and advocates. In October 2026, Comedy Central extended his Monday hosting and executive producer roles through December 2028.
Creditschronological, newest first
Television and podcasts
- 2024–presentThe Weekly Show with Jon StewartHost and executive producer
- 2024–present; 1999–2015The Daily ShowHost and executive producer
- 2021–2023The Problem With Jon StewartHost and executive producer
- 1993–1995The Jon Stewart ShowHost
Film
- 2020IrresistibleWriter, director, and producer
- 2014RosewaterWriter, director, and producer
Stage
- 2025All Out: Comedy About AmbitionPerformer, first cast
Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award2026 · Outstanding Variety Series, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert · Executive producer.
- Primetime Emmy Award2025 · Outstanding Talk Series, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert · Executive producer.
- Primetime Emmy Award2024 · Outstanding Talk Series, The Daily Show · Executive producer and host.
- Mark Twain Prize for American Humor2022 · Honored by the Kennedy Center.
Quotes
College is something you complete. Life is something you experience.Jon Stewart, William & Mary commencement address
He offered this advice to graduates at his alma mater in 2004, while reflecting on uncertainty after college.
Trivia
- He played varsity soccer at William & Mary before his comedy career.
- His surname Stewart comes from his middle name, Stuart, with a different spelling.
- He hosted the Academy Awards in both 2006 and 2008.
- He returned to William & Mary as its 2004 commencement speaker and received an honorary doctorate.
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