Jon Stewart Short biography
Jon Stewart is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host. He hosted The Daily Show, a satirical news program on Comedy Central, from 1999 to 2015. Stewart is known for his sharp wit and incisive political commentary.
Stewart was born in New York City on November 28, 1962. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1980s. In 1993, he created and hosted The Jon Stewart Show on MTV. The show was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch Stewart's career as a political satirist.
In 1999, Stewart took over as host of The Daily Show. The show quickly became one of the most popular and influential political satire programs on television. Stewart's sharp wit and incisive commentary earned him a large following among both liberals and conservatives.
Stewart left The Daily Show in 2015. Since then, he has continued to work as a political commentator and has also directed several films.