About
Jon Stewart, born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz in New York City in 1962, is an American comedian and television host. After graduating with a psychology degree from the College of William & Mary in 1984, he began stand-up comedy in 1987. He is best known for hosting and producing The Daily Show on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2015, a satirical program that won ten consecutive Emmy Awards. Stewart has also written and directed films, co-authored bestselling books, and advocated for veterans and 9/11 victims. He received the Mark Twain Prize in 2022.
* 1962-11-28
Major works
- The Daily Show (1999-2015)television show
- America (The Book) (2004)book
- Earth (The Book) (2010)book
- Rosewater (2014)film
- Irresistible (2020)film
Key milestones
- 1999Becomes host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central.
- 2015Leaves The Daily Show after 16 years.
- 2022Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Themes
Political satireMediaVeterans advocacySocial justiceHumor
Sources: kennedy-center.org · emmys.com · loadtest.911memorial.org