Jay Jurden

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Jay Jurden
Born
Mississippi, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Mississippi (BA), University of Alabama (MFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, comedian
SpouseGarrison Gibbons (married 2022-present)

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

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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] He did The Late Late Show with James Corden in 2022.[6] His debut stand-up special, Yes Ma'am, is streaming on Hulu.[7]

His writing has appeared in Teen Vogue, McSweeney's, and The New Yorker.[3] 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.[8]

Personal life

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Jurden is bisexual.[2] On July 10, 2022, Jurden married Garrison Gibbons.[9]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations

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For The Problem with Jon Stewart

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  • 2022 – Nominee, Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Talk Series[8]
  • 2023 – Nominee, Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Talk Series[12]
  • 2023 – Nominee, Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Specials (for "Election Wrap-Up Special")[12]

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Edwin B. (October 20, 2022). "Up-and-Coming Comedian to Perform at Ford Center". Ole Miss News. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Garron, Taylor (June 7, 2019). "Jay Jurden Uses His Southernness As a Buffer". Vulture. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "7 LGBTQ+ Comedians You Need to Know Right Now". Honeysuckle Magazine. June 15, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  4. ^ "If You Can't Write a Good Joke, Jay Jurden Isn't Listening". Vulture. October 21, 2020. Archived from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Riley, Jenelle (June 3, 2022). "Variety Names 10 Comics to Watch for 2022". Variety. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  6. ^ The Late Late Show with James Corden (April 21, 2022). Jay Jurden Stand-Up. Retrieved September 30, 2025 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 13, 2025). "Jay Jurden Unveils Debut Special 'Yes Ma'am' Set For Hulu Premiere". Deadline. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Writers Guild Awards Winners & Nominees 2022-2013". awards.wga.org. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  9. ^ Seid, Shayna (June 26, 2023). "The Problem with Jon Stewart Writer Jay Jurden and Garrison Gibbons's Summer Wedding at The Foundry". Over The Moon. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Wright, Megh (July 22, 2019). "Just for Laughs Announces Its 2019 New Faces". Vulture. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  11. ^ "The Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2020". Vulture. October 19, 2020. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  12. ^ a b "2023 Writers Guild Awards Winners & Nominees". awards.wga.org. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
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