Jay Jurden
Jay Jurden | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mississippi, U.S. |
| Education | University of Mississippi (BA), University of Alabama (MFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, comedian |
Jay Jurden is an American comedian, writer, and actor. His work has been recognized by Just for Laughs, Time Out New York, Vulture, and Variety. He is a staff writer for The Problem with Jon Stewart.
Life and career
Jurden was raised in Jackson, Mississippi. He received his bachelor's degree in theatre and acting from Ole Miss.[1] He attended University of Alabama for his MFA in acting, for which he performed a short stand-up set.[2] Jurden relocated to New York City and began doing open mics. His material often draws on his experiences as a Black, queer person from the American south.[3][2]
In 2019 he performed a stand-up set on The Tonight Show.[4] He released his first comedy album Jay Jurden, Y'all in 2020, which debuted at number one on iTunes.[5]
His writing has appeared in Teen Vogue, McSweeney's, and The New Yorker.[3] Jurden is a staff writer for the Apple TV+ series The Problem with Jon Stewart, for which he has received three nominations for Writers Guild of America Awards.[6]
Personal life
Jurden is bisexual.[2]
Accolades
- 2019 – Just for Laughs, New Faces[7]
- 2019 – Time Out New York, Comedians To Watch[7]
- 2020 – Vulture, The Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2020[8]
- 2022 – Variety, 10 Comics to Watch[5]
Awards and nominations
For The Problem with Jon Stewart
- 2022 – Nominee, Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Talk Series[6]
- 2023 – Nominee, Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Talk Series[9]
- 2023 – Nominee, Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Specials (for "Election Wrap-Up Special")[9]
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