Jon Stewart
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Early Life and Education
Jon Stewart, born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz on November 28, 1962, in New York City, is an American comedian, writer, producer, and political commentator. He was raised in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Stewart attended the College of William & Mary in Virginia, where he majored in psychology. During and after college, he held a variety of jobs including puppeteer, caterer, contingency planner, contract administrator, shelf stocker, soccer coach, and bartender.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 28 Nov, 1962
- Age
- 57 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Manhattan
- Education
- Lawrence High School
College of William & Mary - Gender
- Male
- Description
- American comedian, writer, producer, activist, and television host
- Net Worth 2020
- 120 million
- Net Worth 2021
- 120 million
Beginnings in Comedy
Stewart began his stand-up comedy career at The Bitter End in New York City. He eventually became a regular performer at the Comedy Cellar, a prominent venue for aspiring comedians. For two years, he consistently performed as the last act of the night, a critical time slot that helped refine his comedic voice and timing.
Television Breakthrough and The Jon Stewart Show
His national exposure began in 1993 with a guest appearance on NBC’s Late Night with David Letterman, which significantly elevated his profile. That same year, he launched The Jon Stewart Show on MTV. The talk show was one of MTV's highest-rated programs at the time, second only to Beavis and Butt-Head. Although the show was later cancelled, it solidified Stewart's reputation as a compelling and witty host.
