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Jon Stewart

A sharp-witted satirist battles the chaos of modern politics and media with humor and heart, striving to keep truth at the center of the conversation.

Born
1962
  • Also:
  • Writer
  • Actor
61
Credits on file
5
Decades active
18
Awards

In short · Producing since 1989, 5 decades active, 61 credits, 18 Primetime Emmy Award wins.

Now & next

  1. In the news

    Late-Night Hosts Celebrate Knicks Win

    “Late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Kimmel celebrated the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years. Their shows reflected the excitement and significance of the win, highlighting how it resonated beyond just sports. The hosts paid tribute to the team's achievement, emphasizing the historic nature of the victory.”

  2. Award win

    Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

  3. Award win

    Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series

  4. Award win

    Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

  5. Award win

    Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series

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Biography

Jon Stewart is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, and television host known for his work in satirical news. He gained widespread recognition as the host of *The Daily Show* on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2015, and he has returned to the show part-time since 2024. Stewart also hosted *The Problem with Jon Stewart* on Apple TV+ from 2021 to 2023. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, including 24 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, and 5 Peabody Awards. He has been honored with the Bronze Medallion in 2019 and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2022.

Awards & Nominations

18 wins

Primetime Emmy Award

  • Won2012Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2012Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2011Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2011Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2010Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2009Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2009Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2008Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2007Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2006Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2006Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2005Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2005Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2004Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2004Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2003Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2003Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series — Jon Stewart
  • Won2001Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series — Jon Stewart

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