John Stewart
John Stewart was a folk singer-songwriter known for his work with the Kingston Trio and as a solo artist.
Folk Singer
September 5, 1939
January 19, 2008
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Jon Stewart is a renowned American comedian, actor, and television host, primarily recognized for his time hosting The Daily Show. He is also a skilled cartoonist, having published a collection of political cartoons titled “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents: The Book.” Stewart has acted in films such as Big Daddy, Half Baked, and Death to Smoochy, and provided the voice for the character Zee in the animated movie Doogal. Throughout his career, he has received multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on The Daily Show. An interesting aspect of Stewart’s background is his experience as a folk singer-songwriter, having gained popularity as part of the Kingston Trio and later finding success as a solo artist.