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Jon Stewart

  • Birthplace: Lawrence Township, New Jersey
  • Birthday: November 28, 1962

For comedian Jon Stewart, jocular anchor of the Emmy award-winning fake news program “The Daily Show” (Comedy Central, 1996- ), the transformation from frat boy humorist to pointed social and political satirist occurred during one of the United States’ most turbulent times. Amidst war, government absurdity and an increasingly compliant national media, Stewart emerged from an obscure, offbeat cable channel to become one of the nation’s lone voices of reason in a sea of 24-hour news blowhards and pandering politicians. Despite Stewart’s…more

Career Milestones

  • 2006

    Hosted the 78th Academy Awards

  • 2005 to 0000

    Produced the "Daily Show" spin-off "The Colbert Report" hosted by Stephen Colbert

  • 2002

    Again hosted the annual telecast of the Grammy awards

  • 2002

    Had supporting role in the Danny DeVito-directed comedy "Death to Smoochy"

  • 2001

    Tapped to host the annual telecast of the Grammy awards

Awards

  • 2008

    Producers Guild of America Award: Producer of the Year Award in Live Entertainment and Competition Television

  • 2007

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series

  • 2006

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series

  • 2006

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program

  • 2005

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series

Upcoming Appearances

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