Jason Jones

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Actor • Comedian • Writer

Birth Date: June 3, 1967

Age: 56 years old

Birth Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Spouses: Samantha Bee

Best known for his time as a correspondent on "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" (Comedy Central 1999-2015), Jason Jones began his acting career with a less auspicious role, landing a small part in the erotically charged and poorly received thriller "Midnight Temptations" (1995). His work on big and small-screen comedies like "A Beginner's Guide to Endings" (2010) and "How I Met Your Mother" (CBS, 2005-2014) helped establish the actor as a funnyman, while multi-episode arcs on dramas like "Queer as Folk" (Showtime, 2000-05) and "As the World Turns" (CBS, 1956-2010) showcased a more sober side. Born June 3, 1973 in Hamilton, Ontario, Jones attended college at Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto. After his appearance in "Midnight Temptations," Jones scuffled through minor roles for most of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The stint started with his bit part in "Short for Nothing" (1998), an obscure Canadian independent film, and continued with appearances in the films "Bait" (2000), "Tribulation Force" (2002), and in the TV adaptation of the beloved children's book "Eloise at the Plaza" (2003). Jones' first real break came when he was hired as a correspondent for "The Daily Show" in 2005. Acclaimed for his deadpan delivery, the comic quickly became a fan favorite. It's safe to say he was popular with at least one colleague as well; he married fellow correspondent Samantha Bee in 2001. The couple had three children: Daughter Piper Bee-Jones, born in 2006; son Fletcher Bee-Jones, born in 2008; and daughter Ripley Bee-Jones, born in 2010. Jones was twice nominated for Canadian Comedy Awards, first in 2001, for his writing on "The Bobroom" (2000) and then again in 2005, for his writing and acting in "Ham & Cheese" (2004); he co-wrote, co-produced, and co-starred in the film, which garnered six separate Canadian Comedy Award nominations. Aside from "The Daily Show," the actor worked with his wife on other projects, including "Cooper's Christmas" (2008), a comedy in which a family chronicles their chaotic Christmas via home movies. The pair continued to appear on "The Daily Show" together until Stewart left the show in 2015. Following cameo roles in films including "Pitch Perfect" (2012), "Hot Tub Time Machine 2" (2015) and "The Night Before" (2015), Jones starred in the sitcom "The Detour" (TBS 2016- ), created by Jones and Bee.

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Daniel's Gotta Die

Actor
Victor Powell
Movie
2023

I Used to Be Funny

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Cameron
Movie
2023

The Flight AttendantStream

Actor
Hank Bowden
Series
2020
91%

It's Personal with Amy HoggartStream

Executive Producer
Reality
2020

Strahan & Sara

Guest
Show
2019

Framing John DeLorean

Actor
Jerry West
Movie
2019

Today 3rd Hour

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Show
2018

Goon: Last of the Enforcers

Actor
Bob Forbes
Movie
2017

Desus & MeroStream

Guest
Talk
2016

Harry

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Talk
2016

Today's Take

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Show
2016

The DetourStream

Actor
Nate
Series
2016
91%

The DetourStream

Creator
Series
2016
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The DetourStream

Director
Series
2016
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The DetourStream

Writer
Series
2016
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Full Frontal With Samantha BeeStream

Executive Producer
Talk
2016

The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream

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Talk
2015

Hot Tub Time Machine 2Stream

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Gary Winkle
Movie
2015
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Pitch Perfect 2Stream

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Tone Hangers
Movie
2015
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Get Squirrely

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Frankie
Movie
2015

Last Week Tonight With John OliverStream

Guest Voice
Talk
2014

Late Night With Seth MeyersStream

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Talk
2014

The Michael J. Fox ShowStream

Guest Star
Chaz Garrity
Series
2013
70%

Bounty Hunters

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Nathan
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2013

Creative Galaxy

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2013

The Art of the StealStream

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Interpol Agent Bick
Movie
2013
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ConanStream

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Talk
2010

The Talk

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Talk
2010

Fugget About It

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2010

George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight

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2010

The SwitchStream

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Climbing Wall Guide
Movie
2010
53%

A Beginner's Guide to Endings

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Edward 'Nuts' White Jr.
Movie
2010

All About SteveStream

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Vasquez
Movie
2009
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Indecision 2008

Correspondent
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2008

Coopers' Camera

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Gord Cooper
Movie
2008

Coopers' Camera

Screenwriter
Movie
2008

The Daily Show and the Colbert Report Present the Midterm Midtacular

Correspondent
Show
2006

Rachael Ray ShowStream

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Talk
2006

How I Met Your MotherStream

Guest Star
Tony Grafanello
Series
2005
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Ham & Cheese

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Barry Goodson
Movie
2004

Ham & Cheese

Screenwriter
Movie
2004

Phil the Alien

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Agent Orange
Movie
2004

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream

Guest
Talk
2003

Eloise at the Plaza

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Bartender
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2003

Last Call With Carson Daly

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Talk
2002

Left Behind II: Tribulation Force

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Young Man in Church
Movie
2002

The Mary Kay Letourneau Story: All-American Girl

Actor
Movie
2000

The Daily Show With Jon StewartStream

Correspondent
Talk
1999

Law & OrderStream

Guest Star
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1990

CBS News Sunday Morning

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News
1979

Sesame StreetStream

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1969

Today

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1952

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