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Jon Stewart

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.

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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.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 28 Nov, 1962
Age: 57 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
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
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Last Modified: May 3 2025
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