Jon Macks

Award-Winning Comedy Writer, Speechwriter, & Political Consultant

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Jon Macks Biography

Jon Macks is a writer and producer with extensive experience in over 200 live television shows, including a record 25 Academy Awards, where he served as head writer nine times. He is known for his tenure as the top writer for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" throughout its 22-year run, during which he crafted over 100 jokes daily, contributing to a total of over 18,000 jokes broadcast on late-night television. His writing prowess extends to other major events such as the Emmy Awards, The Golden Globes, The Tony Awards, and the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS from 2017 to 2020.

Macks has excelled in political comedy, recognized as the top political comedy writer during "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." His humor has resonated in speeches, jokes, and sketches for notable figures including Billy Crystal, Chris Rock, Helen Mirren, Marty Short, Steve Martin, Michael Douglas, Queen Latifah, and Ricky Gervais. His contributions have earned him eight Emmy nominations and two Writers Guild Awards. Additionally, he has produced significant events like "The Betty White First and Second Annual 90th Birthday Specials" on NBC in 2012 and 2013 and has been involved in stage productions such as "Hugh Jackman’s Back on Broadway" and "Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life."

An expert in corporate branding and crisis management, Macks has also authored several books including "Monologue: What Makes America Laugh Before Bed," "How to be Funny," "Fuhgeddaboutit: How to Badda Boom, Badda Bing and Find Your Inner Mobster," and "Heaven Talks Back: An Uncommon Conversation." He specializes in presidential debate preparation and has written speeches for CEOs and over two dozen U.S. Senators since 1996. His insight into politics and comedy was also shared on the podcast "That Trippi Show," where he discussed a range of topics including politics and comedy writing. Macks continues to influence the intersection of comedy and political discourse, having been named by Newsday in 2004 as one of the 20 top players influencing television coverage of the presidential election.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/04/2024.

Jon Macks Speaking Topics

  • An Evening with Jon Macks

    Macks gives one hour speeches about late night television; award shows; presidential politics; the intersection of late night comedy and politics and how anyone can be funny. He has spoken at Tulane University, the University of Georgia, Trinity College, Politicon, and USC, and is a commentator on those topics on both political and comedy podcasts, radio shows and occasionally, on televised news programming.

Jon Macks Videos

  • Entertainment Politics with Dee Dee Myers and Jon Macks
    The Center for the Political Future hosted our fall 2018 Political Conversations series where notable politicians, political operatives, and policy...
  • Jon Macks discusses the end of the Late Show with David Letterman
    A former writer for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno joins MidPoint to discuss the significance of the end of the Letterman era Tonight Show, late...

Jon Macks Books

  • Monologue: What Makes America Laugh Before Bed
    Monologue: What Makes America Laugh Before Bed
  • How to Be Funny: The One and Only Practical Guide for Every Occasion, Situation, and Disaster (no kidding)
    How to Be Funny: The One and Only Practical Guide for Every Occasion, Situation, and Disaster (no kidding)
  • Fuhgeddaboutit: How to Badda Boom, Badda Bing and Find Your Inner Mobster
    Fuhgeddaboutit: How to Badda Boom, Badda Bing and Find Your Inner Mobster
  • Heaven Talks Back: An Uncommon Conversation
    Heaven Talks Back: An Uncommon Conversation

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Jon Macks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as An Evening with Jon Macks. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jon Macks for your event is available upon request. Jon Macks generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Rowe, Quinta Brunson, Paul W. Downs, Adam Lorenzo and Greg Daniels. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jon Macks for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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