Jay Jurden

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 was 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. He attended University of Alabama for his MFA in acting, for which he performed a short stand-up set. 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. He released his first comedy album Jay Jurden, Y'all in 2020, which debuted at number one on iTunes. His debut stand-up special, Yes Ma'am, is streaming on Hulu.

His writing has appeared in Teen Vogue, McSweeney's, and The New Yorker. Jurden was a staff writer for the Apple TV+ series The Problem with Jon Stewart, for which he received three nominations for Writers Guild of America Awards.

Accolades 2019 – Just for Laughs, New Faces 2019 – Time Out New York, Comedians To Watch 2022 – Variety, 10 Comics to Watch

Awards and nominations For The Problem with Jon Stewart 2022 – Nominee, Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Talk Series 2023 – Nominee, Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Talk Series 2023 – Nominee, Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Specials (for "Election Wrap-Up Special")