Biography
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 MT...
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Complete Filmography

Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Rob Ford scandalized Canadian politics as the brash yet beloved mayor of Toronto — until an infamous video of him smoking crack sparked his downfall.

Walled Off
2024
as Self (archive footage)
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 ...

IF
2024
as Robot (voice)
After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their ...

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
2023
as Self
Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their ...
Chris Rock: Road To Live Special
2023
as Self
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 Ha...
Lab Leak Liars: How China and Authorities Deceived Us
2023
as Self
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 co...

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival
2022
as Self
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 festiva...

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
2022
as Self
In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pry...

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
2021
as Carl "Rocky" Price
The live special event features reenactments of episodes from “The Facts of Life” and “Diff’rent Strokes”.

No Responders Left Behind
2021
as Self
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 th...

The Soul of America
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Writer, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and presidential biographer John Meacham offers his timely and invaluable insights into the count...

Irresistible
2020
Director, Producer, Screenplay
A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town.

Trump @War
2018
as Self (archive footage)
2016 marked a revolution in American politics when a political novice upended the entrenched political classes on both sides of the aisle, and achieve...

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017
as Self - Host
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...

Tickling Giants
2017
as Self
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 ...

WWE SummerSlam 2016
2016
as Self
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 wa...

Doc & Darryl
2016
as Self
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 a...

Weiner
2016
as Self (archive footage)
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 ...

The Last Laugh
2016
as Self
Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, an...

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
2016
as Self
Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman Lear brought primetime into step with the times. Usin...

The Occupation of the American Mind
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Over the past few years, Israel's ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierc...
Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown
2015
as Self (archive footage)
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...

WWE SummerSlam 2015
2015
as Jon Stewart (Appearance)
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 ...
Jon Stewart Has Left the Building
2015
as Self
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 ch...

JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick
2014
as Self (archive footage)
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 ter...

Rosewater
2014
Screenplay, Director, Producer
In 2009, Iranian Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari was covering Iran's volatile elections for Newsweek. One of the few reporters living in the country...
Don Rickles: One Night Only
2014
as Self
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 Le...

The Hitch
2014
as Self (archive footage)
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, on...

Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute
2014
as Self
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 i...

David Blaine: Real or Magic
2013
as Self
David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Pau...

Skum Rocks!
2013
as Self
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 a...

Downloaded
2013
as Self (archive footage)
A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impac...

Inequality for All
2013
as Self (archive footage)
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....

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012
as Self
“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 f...

The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium: O'Reilly vs. Stewart 2012
2012
as Self
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...
Vanilla Ice Archive
2012
as Self (archive footage)
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 Secret Policeman's Ball
2012
as Self
A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
2011
as Self
A documentary that follows the former Tonight Show host. Filmed during Conan’s ”Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television” comedy tour, after ...

The Beaver
2011
as Jon Stewart
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...

Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
2011
as Self
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...

The Adjustment Bureau
2011
as Jon Stewart
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 a...

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
2010
as Co-Host
“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? ...

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
as Self (archive footage)
Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop cultur...

A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
2008
as Self
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 C...

Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House
2008
as Self (archive footage)
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
as Jon Stewart
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 stru...

Evan Almighty
2007
as Jon Stewart
God contacts Junior Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.

Wordplay
2006
as Self
From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's docume...

Doogal
2006
as Zeebad (voice)
An adorable candy-loving mutt goes on a mission to save the world.
Last Laugh '05
2005
as Self
“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...

The Aristocrats
2005
as Self
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
as Self
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...

Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
2004
as Self (archive footage)
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 i...
Off the Record: The 9/11 Election
2003
as Self
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 th...

The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
2003
as Godfrey (voice)
Voiced by Elijah Wood, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and others, this film features Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, the tiny, famed fairy-tale favorites, who are to...

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
2003
as self (archival)
John Flansburgh & John Linnell met in the 1970s as junior high students in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A decade later, their band—They Might Be Giants—wou...

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
2003
as Self
This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the importance...
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes
2002
as Self
Bloopers and Outakes featured on the Death to Smoochy DVD.
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary
2002
as Self
A short documentary about the making of Danny Devito’s film Death to Smoochy.

Death to Smoochy
2002
as Marion Frank Stokes
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 s...

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
as Reg Hartner
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 l...

On the Beach
2000
as Crewman Burns
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 floati...

Committed
2000
as Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
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 disc...

Wishful Thinking
1999
as Henry
A story told from three angles. Max meets Elizabeth; they live together, but when she talks of marriage, he balks. He becomes extremely jealous, proba...

Big Daddy
1999
as Kevin Gerrity
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
as Trent
In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold...

The Faculty
1998
as Prof. Edward Furlong
When some very creepy things start happening around school, the kids at Herrington High make the chilling discovery that confirms their worst suspicio...

Since You've Been Gone
1998
as Todd Zalinsky
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 b...

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
as Host
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.

Half Baked
1998
as Enhancement Smoker
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 goin...

George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy
1997
as Self
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...

Jon Stewart: Unleavened
1996
as Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart performs a solo standup routine, telecast live from Miami, Florida.

Jon Stewart: Unleavened
1996
Writer
Jon Stewart performs a solo standup routine, telecast live from Miami, Florida.

The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995
as Self
Comedy troupe The State hosts a Halloween special on CBS.

Mixed Nuts
1994
as Rollerblader
The events of a crisis hotline business on one crazy night during the Christmas holidays.

Real Mature
1991
Writer
A kids-themed sketch comedy show with wacky themes and a different guest on each episode.
The Naturalized
N/A
Executive Producer
Weaving together the lives of different people from different countries who all share a quest for citizenship by choice, not birthright, this document...