Jay Jurden

Jay Jurden
Born
Mississippi, U.S.
EducationUniversity 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

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]

References

  1. ^ Smith, Edwin B. (2022-10-20). "Up-and-Coming Comedian to Perform at Ford Center". Ole Miss News. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  2. ^ a b c Garron, Taylor (2019-06-07). "Jay Jurden Uses His Southernness As a Buffer". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  3. ^ a b "7 LGBTQ+ Comedians You Need to Know Right Now". Honeysuckle Magazine. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  4. ^ Editors, Vulture (2020-10-21). "If You Can't Write a Good Joke, Jay Jurden Isn't Listening". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-04-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ a b Riley, Jenelle (2022-06-03). "Variety Names 10 Comics to Watch for 2022". Variety. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  6. ^ a b "Writers Guild Awards Winners & Nominees 2022-2013". awards.wga.org. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  7. ^ a b Wright, Megh (2019-07-22). "Just for Laughs Announces Its 2019 New Faces". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  8. ^ Editors, Vulture (2020-10-19). "The Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2020". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-04-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ a b "2023 Writers Guild Awards Winners & Nominees". awards.wga.org. Retrieved 2023-04-22.


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