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Jon Stewart

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 went on to host his own show on MTV, called The Jon Stewart Show, and then hosted another show on MTV called You Wrote It, You Watch It. He has also had several film roles as an actor. Stewart became the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central in early 1999. He is also a writer and co-executive producer of the show. After Stewart joined, The Daily Show steadily gained popularity and critical acclaim, which led to his first Emmy Award in 2001.

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Movies Starring Jon Stewart (73)

Walled Off (2024)

A secret museum in an art hotel sparks intrigue when it's revealed to be a creation of controversial artist, Banksy. Using art as a form of political resistance, the hotel highlights the reality of life under Israeli military occupation. The film journeys ...

IF (2024)

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

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)

Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their high school drama club. ...

Chris Rock: Road To Live Special (2023)

Chris Rock: Road To Live Special (2023)

Chris Rock gives an exclusive look at his year on tour leading up to this historic night. With appearances from Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart, and many more. ...

Lab Leak Liars: How China and Authorities Deceived Us (2023)

For so long anyone who dared suggest COVID-19 began in a Wuhan lab was dismissed, criticised and mocked. Now the US Energy Department and FBI have conceded a lab leak most likely caused the pandemic. Sky News Digital Originals presents this report from H ...

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival (2022)

Top stand-ups and rising stars sound off on sex, parenting, politics, pettiness and more in these highlights from the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival. ...

Jon Stewart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (2022)

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Jon Stewart, recipient of the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. ...

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up (2022)

In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor. ...

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

The live special event features reenactments of episodes from "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes". ...

No Responders Left Behind (2021)

Follows 9/11 responder & activist John Feal who, along with comedian Jon Stewart and FDNY hero Ray Pfeifer, fought the U.S. Congress to ensure that thousands of terminally ill 9/11 First Responders got the health care they deserved. But when Ray is diagnos ...

The Soul of America (2020)

Writer, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and presidential biographer John Meacham offers his timely and invaluable insights into the country's current political and historical moment by examining its past. Based on his 2018 bestseller of the sa ...

Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (2020)

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Dave Chappelle, recipient of the 22nd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. ...

Trump @War (2018)

2016 marked a revolution in American politics when a political novice upended the entrenched political classes on both sides of the aisle, and achieved a stunning victory for the forgotten men and women of the nation. Running on a common-sense platform of ...

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs (2017)

Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Benefiting NEXT for Autism, the special features stand-up performances, sketches and short films. ...

Tickling Giants (2017)

The Arab Spring in Egypt: From a dictator to free elections, back to a dictatorship. One comedy show united the country and tested the limits of free press. This is the story of Bassem Youssef, a cardiologist turned comedian, the Jon Stewart of Egypt, and ...

WWE SummerSlam 2016 (2016)

History was made at The Biggest Event of the Summer, where Brock Lesnar went into Beast mode against The Viper, an inaugural WWE Universal Champion was crowned, and much more. ...

Doc & Darryl (2016)

When they were good, they were the biggest stars on a team that captured New York City and the 1986 World Series. But when they were bad, Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry broke the hearts of Mets fans. "They were going to be our guys for years," laments Jo ...

Weiner (2016)

Documentary featuring a jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes look at the attempted comeback of Anthony Weiner in 2013 as he mounts a campaign for New York City mayor in the wake of his sexting scandal. Featuring unfettered access to the candidate and his campai ...

The Last Laugh (2016)

Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech. ...

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You (2016)

Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman Lear brought primetime into step with the times. Using comedy and indelible characters, his legendary 1970s shows such as All In the Family, Maude, Good Times, ...

The Occupation of the American Mind (2016)

Over the past few years, Israel's ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world—except the United States. This doc ...

Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown (2015)

Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown (2015)

Jim Traficant was a legendary quarterback turned mob busting Walking Tall Sheriff who rose to power on a platform of "honesty in politics". He quickly ascended to the hallowed halls of Congress, becoming its most outspoken member. "Jimbo" as his die-hard s ...

WWE SummerSlam 2015 (2015)

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 ...

Jon Stewart Has Left the Building (2015)

Jon Stewart Has Left the Building (2015)

Celebrating Jon Stewart's decade and a half run as host of The Daily Show; the fake news show that satired and challenged all the other 'real' news channels. ...

JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick (2014)

The real reasons and orchestrators behind Hitler, to an incredible theory of the JFK assassination, all the way to 9/11 and the current age of the terrorist. Taken from an historical perspective starting around World War 1 leading to present day. ...

Don Rickles: One Night Only (2014)

Don Rickles: One Night Only (2014)

Comedy has never seen a night like this. The biggest superstars in the world gather to honor the one who inspired them all, Don Rickles. With David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert De Niro, Jon Stewart, Martin Scorcese and more. ...

The Hitch (2014)

The life of Christopher Hitchens as told through his own words and through archive footage. ...

Riot on the Dance Floor (2014)

Through an oral history format of in-depth interviews and archival footage, RIOT ON THE DANCE FLOOR bring to life the gritty story of City Gardens, one of New Jersey's most infamous clubs and its larger than life promoter, Randy Now. Featuring the stark an ...

Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute (2014)

A MusiCares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen is a concert video set to be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download on March 25, 2014. It was filmed in 2013 at the MusiCares Person of the Year ceremony to honor and pay tribute to musician Bruce Springsteen ...

David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013)

David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to name a few. He goes to the homes of Kanye ...

Skum Rocks! (2013)

The unbelievable true story of the band that gained massive east coast popularity in the late 1980s despite having a complete lack of musical talent and ambition. A powerful PR machine built their fame, and soon their primary objective was to invent new an ...

Downloaded (2013)

A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large. ...

Inequality for All (2013)

Based on Reich's 2010 book Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future, the film examines widening income inequality in the United States. U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich tries to raise awareness of the country's widening economic gap. He publicly ...

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012)

"12-12-12" was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden. The concert featured Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin (featuring Michael Stipe ...

The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium: O'Reilly vs. Stewart 2012 (2012)

Bill O'Reilly, Jon Stewart, 2 podiums, 1 air-conditioned auditorium... In "O'Reilly vs. Stewart 2012: The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium," O'Reilly & Stewart take an entertaining and comedic approach to today's pressing political issues, in an at ...

Vanilla Ice Archive (2012)

Vanilla Ice Archive (2012)

The life and career of American rapper Vanilla Ice, showcasing his start as a breakdancer in South Dallas to his mainstream international success and the hardships that followed through archive personal, TV, news and concert footage. ...

The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)

A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary. ...

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011)

A documentary that follows the former Tonight Show host. Filmed during Conan's "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television" comedy tour, after his departure from the Tonight Show, taking viewers on an intimate journey of O'Brien's life. ...

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. ...

Give It Up for Greg Giraldo (2011)

A tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late, great stand-up. It's a great way to celebrate and remember Greg, but if you want to do more than just celebrate and remember him, you now have an opportunity to hel ...

The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

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 ...

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (2010)

"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 ...

Just for Laughs: Launching Pad (2009)

Russell Peters, Jon Stewart, Flight of the Conchords, Dave Chappelle and more. ...

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants (2009)

Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world. ...

George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (2009)

The award is not intended to be given posthumously, but Carlin's death occurred between the announcement and the ceremony. Those there to honor Carlin included: Joan Rivers, Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Lewis Black, Denis Leary, Margaret Cho, Garry Shandling, ...

A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! (2008)

Hark! The Herald Pundit Sings! America's favorite Christmas tradition is now on DVD! Families have gathered around the TV to enjoy Stephen Colbert's Christmas specials every year since 2008. Now, you can experience the joy over and over! Join Stephen and h ...

Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House (2008)

This documentary profiles iconic journalist Helen Thomas who has held a front-row seat at White House press conferences for more than 60 years. ...

The Great Buck Howard (2008)

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 lifet ...

Evan Almighty (2007)

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

Wordplay (2006)

From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor ...

Doogal (2006)

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

Last Laugh '05 (2005)

Last Laugh '05 (2005)

"COMEDY CENTRAL's Last Laugh '05" takes an irreverent look back at some of the most controversial and outrageous events of this year from the infamous Tom Cruise couch dance to the Terri Schiavo saga, bird flu to Courtney Love's melt-down, "Last Laugh '05" ...

The Aristocrats (2005)

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville. ...

Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004)

Directed by the wife of 'That Kevin Smith', Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, a feature length documentary looking at the behind the scenes making of JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK. ...

Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism (2004)

This film examines how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, have been running a "race to the bottom" in television news, and provides an in-depth look at Fox News and the dangerous impact on society when a broad swath of media is controlled by ...

Off the Record: The 9/11 Election (2003)

Off the Record: The 9/11 Election (2003)

Filmmaker Jonah Green documents his father Mark Green's 2001 campaign for mayor of New York City, detailing how the events of 9/11 severely altered the landscape of the election itself. ...

The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina (2003)

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 ...

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2003)

John Flansburgh & John Linnell met in the 1970s as junior high students in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A decade later, their band—They Might Be Giants—would stand at the forefront of a burgeoning East Village NYC performance art scene as well as the colleg ...

Death to Smoochy (2002)

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 t ...

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

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 travels to Tinseltown to sabotage the production. ...

On the Beach (2000)

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 ...

Committed (2000)

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 hersel ...

Wishful Thinking (1999)

A story told from three angles. Max meets Elizabeth; they live together, but when she talks of marriage, he balks. He becomes extremely jealous, probably without cause, and thinks she's taken up with a friend of his, Jack. Elizabeth, stung by Max's refusal ...

Big Daddy (1999)

A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as planned and he becomes the unlikely foster father. ...

Playing by Heart (1998)

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. ...

The Faculty (1998)

When some very creepy things start happening around school, the kids at Herrington High make the chilling discovery that confirms their worst suspicions: their teachers really are from another planet! ...

Since You've Been Gone (1998)

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. ...

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998)

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

Half Baked (1998)

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. ...

George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy (1997)

George Carlin celebrates 40 years of comedy and here, he presents 2 new standup bits, comedian Jon Stewart gives an interview with him, and we look at his old comedy work through the last 4 decades. ...

Jon Stewart: Unleavened (1996)

Jon Stewart performs a solo standup routine, telecast live from Miami, Florida. ...

The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995)

Comedy troupe The State hosts a Halloween special on CBS. ...

Mixed Nuts (1994)

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

Movies Made By Jon Stewart (4)

Irresistible (2020)

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

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 w ...

Jon Stewart: Unleavened (1996)

Jon Stewart performs a solo standup routine, telecast live from Miami, Florida. ...

Real Mature (1991)

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

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