Trevor Noah

**Trevor Noah** (born 20 February 1984) is a Swiss-South African comedian and television and radio host. He has been the host of _The Daily Show_ on the American network Comedy Central since September 2015. He is known for his realistic comedy touch relating to life itself, and his life in South Africa and the world. He hosted major events like the **Grammys.**

Noah worked as an actor, presenter, and comedian in South Africa. He appeared in television roles on the South African Broadcasting Corporation  and was the runner-up in the fourth season of _Strictly Come Dancing_ in 2008. From 2010 to 2011, he hosted the late-night show _Tonight with Trevor Noah_. During this time his stand-up comedy became famous in South Africa and got him invited to American and British television shows.

In December 2014, Noah appeared as a contributor on the American satirical news show _The Daily Show_. He took over from Jon Stewart as host of _The Daily Show_ on 28 September, 2015. His hosting style has more pop culture references and comic impersonations than Stewart’s. As a foreign observer, he comments humorously on American politics and race relations.

## Early life

Trevor Noah was born in Johannesburg. His mother, Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah, is a South African Xhosa woman. His father, Robert, is white and Swiss German. Noah’s parents’ interracial relationship was illegal under apartheid at the time of his birth. As a boy, Noah attended Maryvale College, a private Catholic school. He was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother, Nomalizo Frances Noah, in the township of Soweto. His memoir, _Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood_ (2016), is about his youth as a mixed-race child and is dedicated to his mother.

## Career

At 18 (2002), Noah had a starring role in the South African soap opera _Isidingo_.  He hosted his own radio show, _Noah’s Ark_, before becoming a comedy club regular. He has performed with South African as well as international comedians, including opening for Russell Peters’ South African tour.

From 2004-2006, he hosted the educational program, _Run the Adventure_. In 2007, he hosted the gossip show _The Real Goboza_, and the sports show _Siyadlala_. In 2008, he co-hosted the dating game-show _The Amazing Date_ and was a contestant on _Strictly Come Dancing_. In 2009, he hosted the 3rd Annual South Africa Film and Television Awards and co-hosted _The Axe Sweet Life_, a reality competition series. In 2010, Noah hosted the 16th annual South African Music Awards and _Tonight with Trevor Noah_. His stand-up comedy acts in South Africa include _The Daywalker_ (2009), _Crazy Normal_ (2011), _That’s Racist_ (2012), and _It’s My Culture_ (2013).

Noah moved to the United States in 2011. He was the first South African comedian to appear on _The Tonight Show_ (6 January 2012) and on _Late Show with David Letterman_ (17 May 2013). In 2012, he was the subject of the documentary _You Laugh But It’s True_ and had a one-man comedy show called _Trevor Noah: The Racist_. In 2013 he performed the comedy show _Trevor Noah: African American_. In late 2013, he was a guest on BBC Two’s comedy show _QI_ and on Channel 4’s game show _8 Out of 10 Cats_.

From December 2014, Noah began appearing as a contributor on _The Daily Show_ and became host on 28 September, 2015. Three new members also joined the _Daily Show_ news team: Roy Wood Jr., Desi Lydic, and Ronny Chieng. During each 30-minute episode, Noah has a comic monologue on current news, holds scripted mock discussions with show contributors, and interviews invited guests. On September 14, 2017, Comedy Central announced that Noah’s contract will last five years longer, till 2022.

## Filmography

- _Morning, Mandela_ (2017)
- _The Daily Show_ (2015-present)
- _Isidingo_ (2003)
- Black Panther, Released 2018

## Infobox (person)

- **name**: Trevor Noah
- **image**: Trevor_Noah_2017.jpg
- **birth place**: Johannesburg, South Africa
- **nationality**: South African
- **occupation**: Comedian, actor, television host
- **years active**: 2002-present
- **television**: _The Daily Show_
- **website**: www.trevornoah.com