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AKA:
Jonathan Stewart Leibowitz
Birthplace:
Lawrence Township, New Jersey
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For comedian Jon Stewart, jocular anchor of the Emmy award-winning fake news program “The Daily Show” (Comedy Central, 1996- ), the transformation from frat boy humorist to pointed social and political satirist occurred during one of the United States’ most turbulent times. Amidst war, government absurdity and an increasingly compliant national media, Stewart emerged from an obscure, offbeat cable channel to become one of the nation’s lone voices of reason in a sea of 24-hour news blowhards and pandering politicians. Despite Stewart’s protestations to the contrary, “The Daily Show” became one
Raised in Trenton, New Jersey
1986
Moved to NYC and adopted stage name
1987
Made stand-up debut at the Bitter End in NYC
Opened in Las Vegas for singer Sheena Easton
1991
Hosted Comedy Central's news, clips and interview show "Short Attention Span Theater"
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