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Jon Stewart

Born November 28, 1962 · New York City, New York, USA (age 63)

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 …

Known For

The Adjustment Bureau

The Adjustment Bureau · 2011

The Adjustment Bureau

MovieScience FictionThriller

A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved.

MovieComedyFantasy

After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.

The Faculty

The Faculty · 1998

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

When creepy things start happening at Herrington High, the students begin to suspect that their faculty is being controlled by body-snatching aliens.

Evan Almighty

Evan Almighty · 2007

MovieFantasyComedy

God contacts Junior Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.

Big Daddy

Big Daddy · 1999

MovieComedyDrama

A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as planned. Now he's forced to grow up while navigating the challenges of fatherhood.

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back · 2001

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

MovieComedyAdventure

When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travel to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.

The Great Buck Howard

The Great Buck Howard · 2008

The Great Buck Howard

When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.

The Beaver

The Beaver · 2011

Suffering from a severe case of depression, toy company CEO Walter Black begins using a beaver hand puppet to help him open up to his family. With his father seemingly going insane, adolescent son Porter pushes for his parents to get a divorce.

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The Adjustment Bureau

The Adjustment Bureau · 2011

The Adjustment Bureau

MovieScience FictionThriller

A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved.

Jon Stewart

MovieComedyFantasy

After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.

Robot (voice)

The Faculty

The Faculty · 1998

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

When creepy things start happening at Herrington High, the students begin to suspect that their faculty is being controlled by body-snatching aliens.

Prof. Edward Furlong

Evan Almighty

Evan Almighty · 2007

MovieFantasyComedy

God contacts Junior Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.

Jon Stewart

Big Daddy

Big Daddy · 1999

MovieComedyDrama

A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as planned. Now he's forced to grow up while navigating the challenges of fatherhood.

Kevin Gerrity

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back · 2001

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

MovieComedyAdventure

When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travel to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.

Reg Hartner

The Great Buck Howard

The Great Buck Howard · 2008

The Great Buck Howard

When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.

Jon Stewart

The Beaver

The Beaver · 2011

Suffering from a severe case of depression, toy company CEO Walter Black begins using a beaver hand puppet to help him open up to his family. With his father seemingly going insane, adolescent son Porter pushes for his parents to get a divorce.

Jon Stewart

Death to Smoochy

Death to Smoochy · 2002

Death to Smoochy

MovieComedyCrime

Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.

Marion Frank Stokes

Half Baked

Half Baked · 1998

MovieComedyCrime

Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke.

Enhancement Smoker

Irresistible

Irresistible · 2020

MovieComedyDrama

A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town.

Director

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear · 2010

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

MovieComedyDocumentary

“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Who among us has not wanted to open their window and shout that at the top of their lungs? Seriously, who? Because we’re looking for those people. We’re looking for the people who think shouting is annoying, counterproductive, and terrible for your throat; who feel that the loudest voices shouldn’t be the only ones that get heard; and who believe that the only time it’s appropriate to draw a Hitler mustache on someone is when that person is actually Hitler. Or Charlie Chaplin in certain roles.

Co-Host

Playing by Heart

Playing by Heart · 1998

Playing by Heart

MovieComedyDrama

In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.

Trent

Mixed Nuts

Mixed Nuts · 1994

MovieComedyDrama

The events of a crisis hotline business on one crazy night during the Christmas holidays.

Rollerblader

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes · 2021

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes

MovieComedyTV Movie

The live special event features reenactments of episodes from “The Facts of Life” and “Diff’rent Strokes”.

Carl 'Rocky' Price

On the Beach

On the Beach · 2000

MovieDramaScience Fiction

The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear destruction and a gigantic wave of radiation is floating in on the breezes. One American sub located in the Pacific has survived and is met with disdain by the Australians. The calculations of Australia's most renowned scientist says the country is doomed. However, one of his rivals says that he is wrong. He believes that 1000 people can be relocated to the northern hemisphere, where his assumptions indicate the radiation levels may be lower. The American Captain is asked to take a mission to the north to determine which scientist is right.

Crewman Burns

Committed

Committed · 2000

MovieComedyDrama

After her husband, Carl, suddenly leaves, Joline travels from New York to Texas to track him down. Although Joline tries to remain upbeat, she is discouraged when she discovers that Carl already has a new girlfriend, the lovely Carmen. Familiarizing herself with Carl's new home and friends, Joline gets company in the form of her brother, Jay. Will Joline win Carl back, or are there other romantic possibilities on her horizon?

Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)

The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina

The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina · 2003

The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina

MovieFamilyAnimation

Voiced by Elijah Wood, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and others, this film features Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, the tiny, famed fairy-tale favorites, who are together for the first time in this heartwarming, magical musical story about courage and friendship. After 15 years, the two reunite and remember when their village was destroyed by a giant. Soon, they find out that they have neat powers they can use for good.

Godfrey (voice)

Doogal

MovieComedyFamily

An adorable candy-loving mutt goes on a mission to save the world.

Zeebad (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! · 1998

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

MovieFamilyMusic

Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.

Host

WWE SummerSlam 2015

WWE SummerSlam 2015 · 2015

WWE SummerSlam 2015

MovieActionDrama

The biggest event of the summer just got hotter when SummerSlam returns to the east coast and invades Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY! The Undertaker attempts to avenge the most historic defeat in WWE history when he rises from the ashes to challenge Brock Lesnar. Plus, in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Seth Rollins battles United States Champion John Cena in a winner takes all match, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose battle The Wyatt Family, and much more on the biggest night of the summer!

Jon Stewart (Appearance)

Real Mature

Real Mature · 1991

A kids-themed sketch comedy show with wacky themes and a different guest on each episode.

Writer

Rosewater

Rosewater · 2014

In 2009, Iranian Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari was covering Iran's volatile elections for Newsweek. One of the few reporters living in the country with access to US media, he made an appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, in a taped interview with comedian Jason Jones. The interview was intended as satire, but if the Tehran authorities got the joke they didn't like it - and it would quickly came back to haunt Bahari when he was rousted from his family home and thrown into prison.

Screenplay

Since You've Been Gone

Since You've Been Gone · 1998

Since You've Been Gone

MovieTV MovieComedy

The story of a 10th anniversary High School reunion, told through the eyes of a doctor who was humiliated on graduation day by being badly beaten up by a fellow graduate.

Todd Zalinsky

The Simpsons

The Simpsons · 1989

SeriesAnimationComedy

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Jon Stewart (voice)

The Daily Show

The Daily Show · 1996

SeriesNewsComedy

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

Executive Producer

American Dad!

American Dad! · 2005

SeriesAnimationComedy

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."

Jon Stewart (voice)

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert · 2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

SeriesComedyTalk

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.

Executive Producer

Sesame Street

Sesame Street · 1969

SeriesKidsComedy

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report · 2005

The Colbert Report

SeriesNewsComedy

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.

Executive Producer

Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb · 2007

Phineas and Ferb

SeriesAnimationComedy

Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who tries to bust them. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

Mr. Random (voice)

The Nanny

The Nanny · 1993

SeriesComedyFamily

That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway producer Mr. Sheffield, his boisterous brood and his wisecracking staff.

Bobby

Robot Chicken

Robot Chicken · 2005

SeriesComedyAnimation

A series of pop-culture parodies using stop-motion animation of toys, action figures and dolls. The title character was an ordinary chicken until he was run down by a car and subsequently brought back to life in cyborg form by mad scientist Fritz Huhnmorder, who tortures Robot Chicken by forcing him to watch a random selection of TV shows, the sketches that make up the body of each episode.

Matt Trakker / Serpentor (voice)

Gravity Falls

Gravity Falls · 2012

SeriesAction & AdventureAnimation

Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Judge Kitty Kitty Meow Meow Face-Shwartstein (voice)

Spin City

Spin City · 1996

SeriesComedyDrama

Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed handler. Mike runs the city with the help of his oddball staff: an anxious and insecure press secretary; a sexist, boorish chief of staff; an impeccably groomed gay activist running minority affairs; a sharp and efficient, man-crazy accountant; and an idealistic young speechwriter. Like Mike, they are all professionally capable but personally challenged.

Mitch Parker

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Space Ghost Coast to Coast · 1994

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

SeriesAnimationComedy

A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.

The Larry Sanders Show

The Larry Sanders Show · 1992

The Larry Sanders Show

Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.

Jon Stewart

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist · 1995

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

SeriesAnimationComedy

From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he picks the brains of your favorite stand-up comedians.

Additional Writing

NewsRadio

NewsRadio · 1995

The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.

Andrew

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore · 2015

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

SeriesTalkComedy

The Nightly Show provides viewers with Larry Wilmore's distinct point of view and comedic take on current events and pop culture. Hosted by Wilmore, the series features a diverse panel of voices, providing a perspective largely missing in the late night television landscape.

Creator

Primetime Glick

Primetime Glick · 2001

Primetime Glick

SeriesComedyTalk

Talk-show parody featuring obese host Jiminy Glick, who usually knows nothing about his guests and hurls veiled insults at them during his interviews.

The Problem with Jon Stewart

The Problem with Jon Stewart · 2021

The Problem with Jon Stewart

SeriesComedyTalk

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the world's problems. It's harder to pinpoint the systems responsible for creating them. In this series, Jon Stewart brings together people impacted by different parts of a problem to discuss how we come up with change.

Executive Producer

On the Beach

On the Beach · 2000

SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear destruction and a gigantic wave of radiation is floating in on the breezes. One American sub located in the Pacific has survived and is met with disdain by the Australians. The calculations of Australia's most renowned scientist says the country is doomed. However, one of his rivals says that he is wrong. He believes that a 1000 people can be relocated to the northern hemisphere, where his assumptions indicate the radiation levels may be lower. The American Captain is asked to take a mission to the north to determine which scientist is right.

Crewman Burns

Bupkis

Pete Davidson attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships.

Jon Stewart

WWE This Is Awesome

WWE This Is Awesome · 2022

WWE This Is Awesome

SeriesDocumentary

Celebrating WWE's awesome history; reliving the moments that made fans go, "This is awesome!"

Jon Stewart (archive footage)

Important Things with Demetri Martin

Important Things with Demetri Martin · 2009

Important Things with Demetri Martin

Important Things with Demetri Martin is a sketch-variety show that aired on Comedy Central starring comedian Demetri Martin. Each episode examined a single theme, the "important thing", such as timing, power, control and money. All sketches, short vignettes, animated segments and stand-up comedy were loosely related to the theme of the episode. The show was produced by Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions, and contains stand-up, prop comedy and musical comedy by Martin, as well as taped sketches. Jon Stewart took an active role in editing the first few episodes.

Producer

Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn

Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn · 2002

Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn

Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn was a comedic talk show which aired on Comedy Central from 2002 to 2004. The show featured host Colin Quinn and a panel of comedian guests, discussing politics, current events, and social issues.

You Wrote It, You Watch It

You Wrote It, You Watch It · 1992

You Wrote It, You Watch It

You Wrote It, You Watch It is a short-lived MTV sketch comedy series starring members of The State comedy troupe before they were given their own show by the network. It was hosted by Jon Stewart, future host of The Daily Show. The comedians performed humorous sketch recreations of letters sent to the MTV offices by viewers, depicting outrageous stories and events from their daily lives, with introductions by Stewart. An early example of crowdsourcing, the show only lasted one season, premiering in 1992 and being canceled in 1993. Jon Stewart would later quip, "You wrote it, you just didn't watch it!"

Host