Jon Stewart (Schauspieler)
Stand-up comedian from United States 🇺🇸
About Jon Stewart (Schauspieler)
Jon Stewart, born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz on 28 November 1962, is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, actor, and political commentator. He is best known for hosting the satirical program The Daily Show on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2015, returning part time since 2024, and he also hosted The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV Plus from 2021 to 2023.
He started out as a stand-up comedian before moving into television, hosting Short Attention Span Theater on Comedy Central, then You Wrote It You Watch It from 1992 to 1993 and The Jon Stewart Show from 1993 to 1995 on MTV, before that show was retooled and moved to syndication. He also appeared in the films Big Daddy in 1999 and Death to Smoochy in 2002.
As host of The Daily Show from 1999, where he also served as a writer and co-executive producer, the program gained wide popularity and critical acclaim and won numerous Emmy Awards. In 2010 he headlined the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, and in 2012 he took charge of a satirical political action committee, renaming it.
His honors include 24 Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and five Peabody Awards, along with a Bronze Medallion in 2019 and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2022. After leaving The Daily Show, he used his public profile to advocate for the health benefits of 9/11 first responders and war veterans.
Videos (671)
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1:19:01Mehdi Hasan on the Media, Democrats & The Crisis In Gaza | The Weekly Show
2.7M views
1:14:04Jon Stewart & Pete Buttigieg on Tariffs, Trump Chaos and the Democrats’ Future | The Weekly Show
2.6M views
1:14:01Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Socialism, Politics & NYC | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
2.4M views
1:35:21Jonathan Swan’s Dive into Trump’s Reality | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
2.1M views
2:58Why’s Europe so Mean to Us? | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
2.1M views
1:05:52Jon Stewart & AOC Take On Trump’s Comeback and Rebuilding the Democratic Party | The Weekly Show
2M views
1:13:21Jon Stewart & Rory Stewart on Trump’s Restructured Global Order | The Weekly Show
2M views
1:04:19Jon Stewart on Trump’s Win and What’s Next w/ Heather Cox Richardson | The Weekly Show
1.9M views
1:27:14Podcasting Through It with Heather Cox Richardson | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.9M views
3:00Rethinking China? | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.8M views
1:14:15Jon Stewart & Kaitlan Collins Navigate Trump’s Headline Hurricanes | The Weekly Show
1.8M views
57:23Jon Stewart & Bernie Sanders on Rebuilding Trust & Efficacy in the Government | The Weekly Show
1.7M views
1:26:45America vs. The Rest with Alastair Campbell | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.6M views
52:47Israel, Iran and Trump’s Incompetence | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.6M views
1:28:28Trump’s Domination Politics with Fareed Zakaria | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.5M views
1:07:17Jon Stewart & Gov. Chris Christie on Trump’s Messy Start & What’s Ahead | The Weekly Show
1.4M views
2:59"Heritage" Americans & The Civil War | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.4M views
52:41Biden Is Out, Harris Is In with Jon Stewart, Doris Kearns Goodwin & Eugene Daniels | The Weekly Show
1.3M views
1:38:20AI: What Could Go Wrong? with Geoffrey Hinton | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.3M views
1:43:00Jack Smith & Brian Driscoll On Weaponizing Justice | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.3M views
2:17Why Not Sue Trump? | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.3M views
1:22:00Lina Khan On Zohran Mamdani, Corporate Welfare & the FTC | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.2M views
1:38:10Making & Breaking Points: Populism, New Media & More | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.2M views
1:26:20Graham Platner On Service, Messaging & the Future for Democrats | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1.1M viewsFrequently asked questions
What is Jon Stewart best known for?
He is best known for hosting the satirical program The Daily Show on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2015, and he has returned to the show part time since 2024.
What is Jon Stewart's real name?
He was born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz on 28 November 1962, and he works as a comedian, writer, producer, director, actor and political commentator.
Which shows did Jon Stewart host before The Daily Show?
He started out as a stand-up comedian before hosting Short Attention Span Theater on Comedy Central, then You Wrote It You Watch It from 1992 to 1993 and The Jon Stewart Show from 1993 to 1995 on MTV.
How many Emmy Awards has Jon Stewart won?
His honors include 24 Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and five Peabody Awards, along with a Bronze Medallion in 2019 and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2022.
What did Jon Stewart do after leaving The Daily Show?
He hosted The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV Plus from 2021 to 2023, and he used his public profile to advocate for the health benefits of 9/11 first responders and war veterans.
Which films has Jon Stewart appeared in?
He appeared in the films Big Daddy in 1999 and Death to Smoochy in 2002.
What was the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear?
It was a satirical rally that Jon Stewart headlined in 2010, two years before he took charge of a satirical political action committee and renamed it.
