Jon Stewart

Throughout the 1990s, Stewart appeared on numerous television programs, including a regular role as himself on HBO’s The Larry Sanders Show. Other credits include the HBO comedy special Jon Stewart: Unleavened, guest host of CBS’ The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder and HBO’s Mr. Show with Bob & David.

In January 1999, Stewart took over as anchorman for Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, a popular late-night show that dubs itself the most trusted name in fake news. With fast-paced dialog and sardonic wit, Stewart, who is also the show’s co-executive producer, has become the most outspoken critic of Washington and the established news media.

In addition to The Daily Show, Stewart is an in-demand host as well as a feature film actor. He has hosted numerous award shows, including the Grammy Awards in 2001 and 2002, and the Academy Awards in 2006. He is also scheduled to host the Academy Awards again in 2008.  Also a talented writer, Stewart’s work has been published in several magazines, including The New Yorker and Esquire, and he has authored two books. His first effort was Naked Pictures of Famous People (1998), a collection of humorous, satirical essays. Written with Ben Karlin and David Javerbaum, his next book, America (the book): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction (2004), became a best seller.