Jon Stewart

From New York Comedy Clubs to the Oscars: Born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz in New York City in 1962, Jon Stewart honed his comedic chops in New York City comedy clubs before hitting it big with his own talk show on MTV. Unfortunately, that show flopped, but Stewart found his groove as host of The Daily Show.

The Daily Show's hilarious take on politics and the news have made Stewart a national icon. His fame has scored him gigs hosting The Grammys and The Oscars as well as the opportunity to smack down Tucker Carlson on live TV.

Jon Stewart -- The Early Years: Stewart grew up in New Jersey and attended The College of William and Mary in Virginia. After graduation, he moved back home to New Jersey, where he worked at a series of jobs (including puppeteer and NJ Department of Health number cruncher). In 1986, Stewart made the move to New York City to pursue a comedy career. He soon became a regular on the New York comedy club circuit.