Troy Iwata
| Troy Iwata | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 10, 1991 |
| 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.
Early life and career
[edit]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
[edit]Iwata lives in New York City.[4] He is gay.[3]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2021 | New Amsterdam | Multiple | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Dash & Lily | Langston | 8 episodes |
| 2022 | WeCrashed | Damian Saito | 6 episodes |
| 2023-present | The Daily Show | Himself | Recurring correspondent |
References
[edit]- ^ "Troy Iwata | Actor, Writer, Music Department". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ "Mixed Asian Media–Troy Iwata: A Taste of Both During the Holidays". Mixed Asian Media. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ a b "Another F*cking Coming-Out Story". Mixed Asian Media. 2017-12-06. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ "Theatre Arts - Vanguard University". www.vanguard.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-15.