Jon Macks
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