The Daily Show Creators & Guests

Jon Stewart is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, activist, political commentator, actor, and television host. Stewart is the former host of The Daily Show.

Ronny Chieng is a Malaysian comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work as a senior correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Born in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and raised in both Singapore and the U.S., Chieng gained attention for his sharp wit and insightful cultural commentary. His stand-up comedy has been showcased in several Netflix specials, including Asian Comedian Destroys America! (2019). In film, he appeared in Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). Chieng is also the creator and star of Ronny Chieng: International Student, a sitcom based on his own experiences.

Michael Kosta is a stand-up comedian.

Lani "Desi" Lydic is a comedian, actress, and correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

Dulce Sloan is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer.

Josh Johnson is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Johnson has written for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, where he also appeared in various on-screen segments. He has performed stand-up on platforms such as Comedy Central, Netflix, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In 2021, he released his stand-up special Hashtag and the comedy/music mixtape Elusive, showcasing his unique blend of comedy and music.

Roy Wood Jr. is an American comedian, actor, and writer, widely recognized for his role as a correspondent on The Daily Show. His sharp, socially conscious humor has earned him a reputation for tackling complex issues such as race and politics. Wood has released several stand-up specials, including Father Figure and No One Loves You, and appeared in numerous TV shows and films such as Sullivan & Son and Confess, Fletch. He has also hosted This Is Not Happening on Comedy Central.

Jordan Klepper is a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host.

Trevor Noah is a celebrated comedian, television host, and author best known for his role as the host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Noah began his career as a stand-up comedian, gaining international recognition for his sharp wit and incisive humor. He succeeded Jon Stewart as the host of "The Daily Show" in 2015, bringing his unique perspective and global sensibility to the show. Noah has received numerous accolades for his work, including two Emmy wins. In addition to his television career, he is the author of the bestselling memoir "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" (2016), which chronicles his experiences growing up during apartheid.

Jill Katz is a production manager and producer of The Daily Show.

Jen Flanz is the producer of The Daily Show.

Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva (born January 9, 1989), known professionally as Nina Dobrev, is a Canadian actress and model. Her first acting role was as Mia Jones in the drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. She later became known for portraying Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The CW's supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries.Dobrev has also appeared in several feature films, including the 2012 coming-of-age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the 2014 action comedy Let's Be Cops, the 2015 horror comedy The Final Girls and the 2017 action thriller XXX: Return of Xander Cage. She was born in Bulgaria but immigrated with her family to Canada at age two and grew up in Toronto. She studied sociology at Ryerson University, but left early to pursue her acting career.

Christina Rene Hendricks is an American actress and model. She is best known for her starring role as Joan Holloway on the AMC period drama series Mad Men (2007–2015) and as Beth Boland in the NBC crime drama series Good Girls (2018–present).

John Oliver is a British comedian, writer, producer, and television host. Born in Birmingham, England, Oliver gained prominence as a correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (2006-2013). In 2014, he launched his own show, "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," on HBO, which has won numerous awards, including multiple Emmys for its impactful and humorous deep dives into current events and social issues.

Ashton Womack is a Researcher at The Daily Show.

Grace Kuhlenschmidt is a stand-up comedian, actress and writer.

Pierre-Adrian Irle is a film producer.

Frank DeCaro is an American writer, performer, and talk radio host. He is best known for his work on The Daily Show.

Jordan Jonas is a survival expert and the winner of season six of Alone.