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JD Vance

JD Vance

Acting

Biography

James David Vance (born James Donald Bowman; August 2, 1984) is an American politician, author, attorney, and Marine Corps veteran serving as the 50th vice president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate from 2023 to 2025. During his tenure as vice president, Vance has also served as the finance chair of the Republican National Committee. After high school, Vance joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a military journalist from 2003 to 2007. He graduated from Ohio State University and Yale Law School. He practiced briefly as a corporate lawyer before embarking on a career in the tech industry as a venture capitalist. His memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, was published in 2016 and adapted into a film in 2020. Vance won the 2022 United States Senate election in Ohio, defeating Democratic nominee Tim Ryan. After opposing Donald Trump's candidacy in the 2016 election and comparing him to Adolf Hitler, Vance became a strong Trump supporter during Trump's presidency. In July 2024, Trump selected Vance as his running mate before the Republican National Convention. On July 15, 2024 on online rumor was widely circulated claiming that then-Senator J.D. Vance described having sexual intercourse with a couch (specifically a latex glove between cushions) in his 2016 memoir, Hillbilly Elegy. While it was an internet hoax, it is incredibly funny. Vance has been characterized as a national conservative and right-wing populist, and he describes himself as a member of the postliberal right. His political positions include opposition to abortion, same-sex marriage, gun control, and American military aid to Ukraine. Vance is an outspoken critic of childlessness and has acknowledged Catholic theology's influence on his sociopolitical positions.

Known For

The Daily Show
6.4

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

The Daily Show

1996
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.2

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.1

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.4

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003
Frontline
6.7

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

Frontline

1983
Hillbilly Elegy
6.7

An urgent phone call pulls a Yale Law student back to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of family history and his own future.

Hillbilly Elegy

2020
Tucker Carlson Today
6.7

Tucker Carlson conducts interviews and hosts discussions.

Tucker Carlson Today

2021
The Tucker Carlson Show
1.0

The most interesting people in the world join Tucker in his home.

The Tucker Carlson Show

2024
Velshi
N/A

Current events and sharp analysis of top trending topics.

Velshi

2017
The Matt Gaetz Show
1.0

Political commentary from former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.

The Matt Gaetz Show

2025
My View with Lara Trump
1.0

Lara Trump brings her unique insight to the stories that Americans care about and conducts in-depth interviews with the men and women who make this country great.

My View with Lara Trump

2025
Greenland: The Icy Eldorado
9.0

Greenland has become a major geopolitical issue between the United States, Europe, Russia, and China due to its geographical location and mineral resources. Its geopolitical destiny will have significant ecological consequences for the entire planet. What choice will the people of Greenland make? The largest island in the world, with its 2.2 million square kilometers covered 80% by ice, is also one of the least densely populated territories on Earth, with barely 57,000 inhabitants. Mainly living off fishing, tourism, and Danish subsidies, yet sitting on a potential treasure. We are talking about 25% of the world's hydrocarbon reserves, the third-largest uranium reserves, and 20% of rare earths. An icy Eldorado that today sparks all sorts of ambitions, one of the hotspots where the future of our multipolar world is being shaped. This is what the film will explore, addressing both its economic and commercial challenges, as well as its geo-ecological and military implications.

Greenland: The Icy Eldorado

2025
The Donald Trump Show
7.7

The story of Donald Trump's second term in office, told as you've never seen it before, using news footage cut as a real-life drama.

The Donald Trump Show

2025
The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz
8.0

FRONTLINE investigates the lives and views of Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz as they run for vice president. Drawing on interviews with those who know Vance and Walz well — friends, advisors, journalists and political insiders — the documentary traces how these two men from the middle of America found their opposing political voices and explores the ideas and influences they would bring to the White House.

The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz

2024
Rewriting Trump
8.0

Follows Trump's White House return bid, featuring Michael Wolff, Trump Jr., campaign advisers and Stormy Daniels. Covers alleged assassination attempt, Biden debate fallout and Harris' potential candidacy.

Rewriting Trump

2025
Trump's Big FUSS: Fight for US Sovereignty
1.0

Trump's Big FUSS is a powerful acronym capturing Trump's vision for America and his fight for US sovereignty, standing firm against globalist elitists.

Trump's Big FUSS: Fight for US Sovereignty

2024
The Rise of Germany’s New Right
N/A

An investigation into how far-right leaders in Germany have risen to the brink of power. Reporter Evan Williams examines the reasons behind the surge in support for their brand of hardline nationalist politics, and the roles of Russia and the U.S.

The Rise of Germany’s New Right

2025
America at War
8.0

An examination of the United States’ involvement in war, focusing on its impact on political decisions, national identity, and the lives of its people.

America at War

2025
The War Cabinet
N/A

Rubio. Vance. Wiles. Gabbard. Hegseth. Miller. These are some of the key players behind President Donald Trump's expansive use of the U.S. military. FRONTLINE examines the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project U.S. power, from clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East. • "The War Cabinet"

The War Cabinet

2026
Spartamerika
N/A

An essay film exploring the thirteen United States Presidents that have led the country through war and conflict from 1950 to 2025.

Spartamerika