Table of Biography
Early Life
Although Daniel’s birthdate is unknown, we can assume that Daniel A. Jost is between 65 and 70 years old considering that Colin, his oldest child, is 40 years old. His age is unknown to us. Moreover, Daniel holds American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Likewise, he follows Christianity. However, his other information regarding his childhood, parents, and siblings is still unavailable to the media.
Nevertheless, his son Colin was born on June 29, 1982, in New York City and was brought up there. Colin has one sibling and his name is Casey Jost.
Education
Just like other information, Daniel’s educational background is also hidden from the media. Nevertheless, his son Colin is a graduate student. Colin has completed his graduation in History and Literature from Harvard University.
Career and Professional Life
Talking about his career, Daniel is a celebrity father. He gained fame through his son Colin Jost who is a famous American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and as well as author.
Colin Jost’s career
Colin began working at the Staten Island Advance as a reporter and copyeditor soon after receiving his graduation. He contributed writing to the brief Nickelodeon cartoon series Kappa Mikey. He sent a writing portfolio after leaving the Nickelodeon animated series Kappa Mikey, and in 2005, NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” signed him as a writer. At NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” Colin Jost worked as a writing supervisor from 2009 to 2012 and as a co-head writer from 2012 to 2015 and 2017. The Golden Globe Awards (2018), The Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), and the Primetime Emmy Awards (2019) are among the programs for which he has written scripts.
Caption: Daniel posing for a photo with his son Colin
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Moreover, Colin made his acting appearance in the American comedy movie “Staten Island Summer” in 2015. He wrote the film’s screenplay and also acted in a small role as an officer.
Awards and Nominations
Daniel A. Jost is in the limelight as the father of Colin Jost. Despite his hard work, Daniel hasn’t received any awards.
Nevertheless, his son Colin has earned a lot of honors throughout his career. Some of his important awards include the Writer Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety (2007), the Peabody Award (2009), the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (2019), and so on.
Similarly, he has also been nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Sketch Series (2017), the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special (2013), and many more.
Net Worth 2024
There is no news about his source of income and actual net worth. According to the sources, his current net worth is approximately USD 500k. However, on the other hand, his son Colin has an estimated net worth of 10 million dollars.
Relationship Status
Talking about Daniel’s relationship status, he is a married man. Kerry Kelly and Daniel have been married since June 1975. For more than 45 years, Daniel A. Jost and Kerry Kelly have been a couple. His MD wife works in the medical field. She has also spent her whole career serving as the chief medical officer for the New York City Fire Department. Colin and Casey Jost, the couple’s two kids, were born. Daniel comes from a cheerful family. Colin Jost is the family’s eldest child and has excelled in his career on American television.
Caption: Daniel was captured with his wife Kerry and son Colin
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Additionally, his son Casey is also an American actor, writer, and producer. He too is a graduate student.
Daniel A. Jost – Body Measurements
Daniel A. Jost stands at a tall height which might be 6 feet and his weight might be over 60 kg. However, his other information regarding his physical appearance is unknown. However, looking at his pictures we can assume that he has black eyes and light brown colored hair.
Caption: Daniel A. Jost posing for a photo
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Daniel A. Jost – Social Media
Daniel A. Jost is inactive on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. However, he often appears on his son Colin’s Instagram where Colin has 693K followers under @colinjost.