Jon Stewart

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 best known as the host of The Daily Show, a satirical news program airing on Comedy Central. Stewart started as a stand-up comedian but later branched out to television, hosting Short Attention Span Theater for Comedy Central. He went on to host his own show on MTV, called The... more

Date of birth:

  • Nov 28, 1962 (age 47 years)

Height:

  • 1.68 m (5.51 ft )

Religion:

Also known as:

  • Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz

Film actor

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TV

TV programs Created

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report (pronounced /koʊlˈbɛər rəˈpɔr/, kohl-BAIR rə-POR — t is silent in both "Colbert" and "Report") is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The...

TV regular appearances:

Program Appearance type From
  • 1999
  • 1992
  • 2008
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Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series Winners

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Companies Founded

Busboy Productions

Busboy Productions is a production company that was launched by Jon Stewart in the mid-1990s when he was known for hosting The Jon Stewart Show on MTV. In addition to Stewart, executive Richard Korson is in charge of development working with Chris McShane to help him identify talent. The name of...
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