Trevor Noah began hosting The Daily Show on September 28, 2015.
Noah became an ongoing contributor to the Daily Show in December 2014. Comedy Central announced in March 2015 that Noah would take over from Jon Stewart as host of the Daily Show. Noah's tenure with The Daily Show started on September 28, 2015.
Who is Trevor Noah?
Trevor Noah is a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and broadcaster from South Africa. Noah was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, on 20 February 1984. Noah’s mother, Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah, was a Xhosa woman from South Africa, and his father, Robert, was a white man from Switzerland. When he was born, his parents had an interracial relationship that was illegal, which Noah emphasizes in his autobiography.
In 2002, Noah played a small role in an uncredited episode of the South African series Isidingo. Then, at the age of 22, friends challenged him to perform a comedy in a nightclub. He entertained the audience with funny stories about his friends and his life. Following that night, Noah went on to perform in comedy clubs, gaining a growing number of fans on the road.
Noah appeared in his debut solo comedy, The Daywalker, in 2009. The show was held in a 1,100-seat theatre in Johannesburg, a sold-out event. Subsequently, the DVD recording of the show turned into a bestseller. In 2012, Noah presented his second solo performance, The Racist, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland; he then toured with the show. In 2012, Noah took up residence in the United States and became the first South African comedian to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, an American television talk show. In 2013, Noah played in the special television comedy Trevor Noah: African-American.
Noah has created a number of comedies, including Trevor Noah: Lost in Translation, Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark, and Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia.
What is The Daily Show about?
The Daily Show is a half-hour late-night talk show which broadcasts Monday to Thursday on Comedy Central. The opening monologue generally summed up the day's major stories and included sarcastic or satirical punchlines. It was generally followed by a characteristic "mockumentary," which consisted of humorous reportage on an unusual or noteworthy subject. Finally, it ended with an interview segment that featured a notable celebrity or political figure.
The talk show was first hosted by Craig Kilborn from its premiere on July 22, 1996, to December 17, 1998. The second host is Jon Stewart, who has the longest tenure on The Daily Show from January 11, 1999, to August 6, 2015. Following Stewart's announcement that he was leaving his host position, Noah was announced as his replacement. Noah's popularity grew in America with The Daily Show, especially after incorporating commentaries on international news.
FAQs
Q. How old is Trevor Noah?
A. Trevor Noah is 38 years of age, born on February 20, 1984.
Q. Who are the hosts of The Daily Show before Trevor Noah?
A. Craig Kilborn (June 22, 1996 - December 17, 1998) and Jon Stewart (January 11, 1999 - August 6, 2015) were hosts before Trevor Noah.
Q. How many episodes does Trevor have on The Daily Show?
A. Over a seven-year period, Trevor has hosted 3,145 episodes of The Daily Show.
