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Jon Stewart is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, actor and television host. He is best known as the former host of The Daily Show, a satirical news program on Comedy Central. Stewart won numerous awards for his work on the show and is widely regarded as one of the most influential political satirists in history.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Jon Stewart is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On November 28, 1962, Jon Stewart was born in New York City, New York. His birth name is Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starts Stand-up Comedy Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stewart begins his stand-up comedy career at The Bitter End in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Jon Stewart Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stewart hosts and produces his own talk show on MTV called The Jon Stewart Show.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Daily Show Correspondent</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stewart becomes the host of The Daily Show, a satirical news program on Comedy Central.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Received Honorary Degree</div><div class='timeline-text'>Receives an honorary doctorate from William & Mary for his contributions to political satire.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Emmy Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wins the Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Retires from Hosting The Daily Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>After 17 years hosting The Daily Show, Stewart announces his retirement from the show.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Excellent Entertainer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Jon Stewart is an excellent entertainer. He has a unique style of humor that appeals to many people. He can make any audience laugh and keep them entertained for hours.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Advocate for Social Change</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Jon Stewart is a strong advocate for social change. He often speaks out about issues such as immigration, gay rights, and other topics. He also raises awareness through his show by highlighting stories and topics that are important but don’t always get mainstream coverage.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Dedicated Host</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Jon Stewart is dedicated to his show and his craft. He puts in long hours to ensure each episode is presented in the best possible way. His dedication has earned him multiple Emmy and Peabody awards.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started his Career in Stand-up Comedy</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jon Stewart began his career as a stand-up comedian and appeared on various television shows before becoming a host of The Daily Show in 1999.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jon Stewart was born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz but changed his name to Jon Stewart when he started performing stand-up comedy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hosted the 78th Academy Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2006, Jon Stewart hosted the 78th Academy Awards, becoming the first person to ever host the Oscars back-to-back years in a row.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Published a Book of Political Satire</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2004, Jon Stewart published America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction, which quickly became a bestseller.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won 17 Primetime Emmy Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jon Stewart has won 17 Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on The Daily Show, making him one of the most decorated late night hosts.</p></div></div>
John Stewart is an American comedian, producer, and TV show host born on November 28, 1962, and is currently 60 years old. He is best known for his widely popular TV news program The Daily Show, which ran for 16 years and won multiple Emmy awards during its timeslot.
Jon Stewart has an estimated net worth of $120M. His wealth comes from his decades-long career in television comedy and talk shows, which have included hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central as well as special appearances and hosting gigs on various networks. He has also earned sizable incomes from his books, stand-up comedy specials, and movie roles.
