Jon Stewart
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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 Stewart Show, and then hosted another show on MTV called You Wrote It, You Watch It. He has also had several film roles as an actor. Stewart became the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central in early 1999. He is also a writer and co-executive-producer of the show. After Stewart joined, The Daily Show steadily gained popularity and critical acclaim, which led to his first Emmy Award in 2001. Stewart has gained acclaim as an acerbic, satirical critic of personality-driven media shows, in particular those of the US media networks such as CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. Critics say Stewart benefits from a double standard: he critiques other news shows from the safe, removed position of his "fake news" desk. Stewart agrees, saying that neither his show nor his channel purports to be anything other than satire and comedy. In spite of its self-professed entertainment mandate, The Daily Show has been nominated for news and journalism awards. Stewart hosted the 78th and 80th Academy Awards. He is the co-author of America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction, which was one of the best-selling books in the U.S. in 2004 and Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race released in 2010.
Known for
Credits
Evan Almighty (2007)
as Jon Stewart
The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
as Jon Stewart
IF (2024)
as Robot (voice)
The Faculty (1998)
as Mr. Furlong
Big Daddy (1999)
as Kevin
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
as Reg Hartner
Playing by Heart (1998)
as Trent
The Beaver (2011)
as Jon Stewart
9/11: United We Stand -- 25 Years Later (2026)
as Self
The Great Buck Howard (2008)
as Jon Stewart
Death to Smoochy (2002)
as Marion Frank Stokes
Mixed Nuts (1994)
as Rollerblader
Half Baked (1998)
as Enhancement Smoker
The Aristocrats (2005)
as Self
Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House (2008)
as Self (archive footage)
David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013)
as Self
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)
as Self
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem (2025)
as Self (archive footage)
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs (2017)
as Self - Host
On the Beach (2000)
as Crewman Burns
Doogal (2006)
as Zeebad (voice)
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012)
as Self
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes (2021)
as Carl 'Rocky' Price
The Last Laugh (2016)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Committed (2000)
as Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina (2003)
as Godfrey (voice)
Inequality for All (2013)
as Self (archive footage)
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011)
as Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)
as Self
Don Rickles: One Night Only (2014)
as Self
Since You've Been Gone (1998)
as Todd Zalinsky
WWE SummerSlam 2015 (2015)
as Jon Stewart (Appearance)
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival (2022)
as Self
JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick (2014)
as Self (archive footage)
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004)
as Self
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (2010)
as Co-Host
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up (2022)
as Self
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003)
as Self
Hero With A Thousand Faces (2016)
as Self
Chris Rock: Road To Live Special (2023)
as Self
The Soul of America (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
No Responders Left Behind (2021)
as Self
The Occupation of the American Mind (2016)
as Self (archive footage)
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2003)
as self (archival)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998)
as Host
WWE SummerSlam 2016 (2016)
as Self
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo (2011)
as Self
The Hitch (2014)
as Self (archive footage)
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary (2002)
as Self
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You (2016)
as Self
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy (1997)
as Self
Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
Skum Rocks! (2013)
as Self
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995)
as Self
Riot on the Dance Floor (2014)
as Self
The 14th Annual Young Comedians Show (1991)
Actor
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! (2008)
as Self
Lab Leak Liars: How China and Authorities Deceived Us (2023)
as Self
Just for Laughs: Launching Pad (2009)
as Self
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute (2014)
as Self
Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown (2015)
as Self (archive footage)
MTV's 25 Lamest Videos (1999)
as Self / Host
Off the Record: The 9/11 Election (2003)
as Self
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes (2002)
as Self
Wishful Thinking (1999)
as Henry
Last Laugh '05 (2005)
as Self
Vanilla Ice Archive (2012)
as Self (archive footage)
Jon Stewart Has Left the Building (2015)
as Self
Doc & Darryl (2016)
as Self
Trump @War (2018)
as Self (archive footage)
Walled Off (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Downloaded (2013)
as Self (archive footage)
The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium: O'Reilly vs. Stewart 2012 (2012)
as Self
Jon Stewart: Unleavened (1996)
as Jon Stewart
Tickling Giants (2017)
as Self
Wordplay (2006)
as Self
Twisted: A Balloonamentary (2007)
Actor