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 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... More

Date of birth:

  • Nov 28, 1962 (age 49 years)

Height:

  • 1.68 m (5.51 ft )

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Also known as:

  • Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz,
  • Lefty,
  • Soupy,
  • Poochy,
  • Susceptible Boy,
  • Stew Beef
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The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report ( /koʊlˈbɛər rəˈpɔr/ kohl-BAIR rə-POR) 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 Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin...

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