Troy Iwata

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Troy Iwata
Born (1991-02-10) February 10, 1991 (age 34)
Alma mater Vanguard University
Employer The Daily Show

Troy Iwata (born February 10, 1991) [1] is an American comedian, actor, and singer. Since 2023, he has been a correspondent on The Daily Show.

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Early life and career

Iwata was born in 1991 to a Russian Jewish mother and a Japanese father. His parents split when he was three, and he was largely raised by his mother. [2] [3] He started acting in high school and continued at Vanguard University. [4] [5] In 2019, Iwata made his Broadway debut on the musical Be More Chill. [4] In 2023, Iwata made his debut on The Daily Show.

Personal life

Iwata lives in New York City. [4] He is gay. [3]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018-2021 New Amsterdam Multiple3 episodes
2020 Dash & Lily Langston8 episodes
2022 WeCrashed Damian Saito6 episodes
2023-present The Daily Show HimselfRecurring correspondent

References

  1. "Troy Iwata | Actor, Writer, Music Department". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  2. "Mixed Asian Media–Troy Iwata: A Taste of Both During the Holidays". Mixed Asian Media. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  3. 1 2 "Another F*cking Coming-Out Story". Mixed Asian Media. 2017-12-06. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  4. 1 2 3 Davenport, Emily (2020-11-07). "NYC actor Troy Iwata talks role in upcoming holiday-themed Netflix series 'Dash & Lily' | amNewYork". www.amny.com. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  5. "Theatre Arts - Vanguard University". www.vanguard.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-15.