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Trevor Noah

Comedian and TV Host Trevor Noah
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Profession: Comedian and TV Host

Nationality:
South Africa
South African

Biography: Born in South Africa, Noah took over Jon Stewart as host of American cable TV's late-night talk and satirical news program "The Daily Show" in 2015, after serving as a correspondent for the program the year before. Prior to this he had a comedy career that gained traction on late-night talk shows and hosted "Tonight with Trevor Noah" on M-Net and DStv in South Africa.

He published his autobiography Born a Crime in 2016 to acclaim. He left "The Daily Show" at the end of 2022 to pursue other ventures.

Born: February 20, 1984
Birthplace: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Age: 40 years old

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces


Historical Events

  • 2015-09-28 South African comedian Trevor Noah succeeds Jon Stewart as host of late-night talk and satirical news program "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central in US
  • 2022-12-08 Trevor Noah hosts his final episode of late-night talk and satirical news television program "The Daily Show"