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Jon Macks Biography

Birth Name:Jon Macks

Profession Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Before becoming a comedy writer, spent time working as a political consultant
  • Best known for hsi work as a writer for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno․"
  • Would write 100 jokes a day for "The Tonight Show․"
  • Authored the books "Heaven Talks Back" and "From Soup to Nuts․"
  • Has written jokes for Billy Crystal, Martin Short and Steve Martin

Awards

  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special: nominated
  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special: nominated
  • 2021WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: winner
  • 2022WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: nominated
  • 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special: nominated
  • 2023WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: nominated
  • 2024WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety Specials: nominated
  • 2024WGA Award (TV)-Quiz and Audience Participation: nominated