Name: Jon Stewart
Birth Name: 
Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz
Birth Date: 
November 28, 1962
Birth Place: 
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation: 
stand-up comedian, television host
Relationship Status: 
Married to Tracey Stewart
Celebrity Ranking # 1365
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"The Hollywood Reporter" Names 35 Most Powerful People in Media

Posted Wednesday April 10, 2013 8:00 PM GMT

For the third year in a row, The Hollywood Reporter released its list of the 35 Most Powerful People in Media.

The list encompasses "a mix of the A-list movers and shakers who control what we consume — an influence that extends to entertainment and much, much more."

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Jon Stewart to Break from "The Daily Show" to Direct "Rosewater"

Posted Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:15 PM GMT

Taking a break from the small screen to bring a special story to the silver screen, Jon Stewart will direct the indie film "Rosewater."

According to the New York Times, the "Daily Show" host will take a 12-week hiatus to work on the project, based on a true story.

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TIME Magazine Announces 2012 "Person of the Year" Nominees

Posted Tuesday November 27, 2012 5:35 PM GMT

Individuals from all walks of life are among the nominees for Time's 2012 "Person of the Year."

On Tuesday, the magazine announced the 38 people in the running for the annual honor. The winner will grace the cover of Time and join past winners such as last year's "The Protester," Mark Zuckerberg, Ben Bernanke, Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin, and, of course, 2006's "You."

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Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert Drop By “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

Posted Friday November 2, 2012 12:45 PM GMT

They’re the dynamic duo of Comedy Central, but last night Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert took a break from their normal digs and headed over to “ Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

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Stephen Colbert Still "Gobsmacked" by Pal Jon Stewart

Posted Wednesday October 17, 2012 4:09 PM GMT

Though the two appear to be besties on camera, Stephen Colbert admits he's still a bit starstruck when he's around Jon Stewart.

In an interview with Playboy, the 48-year-old satirist admits, "I would say the thing that has kept me from being as good a friend to Jon as I would like is just that I'm such a fan. I am gobsmacked by his abilities."

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'Night Of Too Many Stars' Autism Benefit Taping: An Inside Look!

Posted Saturday October 13, 2012 10:28 PM GMT

Gathering together for a commendable cause, a lineup of stars were on-hand at Beacon Theatre in New York City to partake in the fourth biennial "Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs" this weekend (October 13).

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Bill O’Reilly & Jon Stewart “Rumble” In Weekend Debate

Posted Monday October 8, 2012 9:41 PM GMT

Following the much-talked-about Presidential Debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama last week, Bill O’Reilly and Jon Stewart decided to have their own event this past weekend.

On Saturday night (October 6) the “Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium” came to Washington DC, and there were plenty of laughs and well-made points.

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Stephen Colbert Talks Jon Stewart Debate on “Good Morning America”

Posted Tuesday October 2, 2012 4:55 PM GMT

Celebrating the release of his new book “America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren’t,” Stephen Colbert paid a visit to “Good Morning America” today (October 2).

The “Colbert Report” host explained the dual nature of the message in his latest work- “It’s trying to capture what America needs right now. America’s perfect and it’s time to fix it. America has the best of everything including the best food.”

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