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Jon Stewart
Comedian

Jon Stewart

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Turning The Daily Show into an influential political satire programme.

America (The Book) · Earth (The Book)

Born
28 November 1962
Birthplace
New York City

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Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart is an American comedian, presenter and filmmaker whose work combines satire with public advocacy.

Early life

Childhood

Born in New York City and raised in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

Career

  1. 1990s

    Television

    Hosted programmes on Comedy Central and MTV.

  2. 1999–2015

    The Daily Show

    Led the satirical news programme.

  3. 2021–2023

    The Problem

    Hosted an Apple TV+ series.

  4. 2024

    Return

    Resumed a part-time hosting role on The Daily Show.

Selected work

America (The Book)

Co-wrote a satirical guide to politics.

Earth (The Book)

Co-wrote a comic reference book.

The Daily Show

Presented and produced political satire.

Beyond work

Advocacy

Campaigned for health support for September 11 responders and veterans exposed to toxic substances.

Animals

He and his wife Tracey developed animal sanctuaries.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Montclair Film Festival. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.