Basic Details:
- Name: Trevor Noah
- Age: 38 (born February 20, 1984)
- Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Profession: Comedian, television host, writer, and producer
- Height: 6 feet (1.83 m)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- School: Maryvale College
- Education: Graduated from high school, no higher education
- Nationality: South African
- Awards: Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series for “The Daily Show: Between the Scenes” and several NAACP Image Awards
Net Worth: Trevor Noah’s estimated net worth is $40 million.
Career:
i. Overview:
Trevor Noah is a South African comedian and television host, best known for his work as the host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. Noah has made a name for himself with his unique perspective on global events and politics, as well as his insightful and humorous storytelling.
ii. Milestones and Achievements:
- Started his career as a stand-up comedian in South Africa in the early 2000s
- Became the first South African comedian to appear on “The Tonight Show” in 2012 and “Late Show with David Letterman” in 2013
- Released a successful comedy special, “Trevor Noah: African American,” in 2013
- Succeeded Jon Stewart as the host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central in 2015
- Published his bestselling memoir, “Born a Crime,” in 2016
Personal life:
i. Relationships:
Trevor Noah has kept his romantic life private but was previously linked to singer Jordyn Taylor.
ii. Family:
Trevor Noah is the son of Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah and Robert Noah. He has two younger half-brothers.
iii. Controversies:
Noah has faced controversies regarding old tweets with offensive jokes, but he has since apologized and acknowledged his growth as a comedian.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Noah speaks multiple languages, including English, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Afrikaans, and German.
- He has been open about his experiences growing up as a mixed-race child during apartheid in South Africa.
- Noah is an advocate for wildlife conservation and has worked with the organization Panthera to raise awareness about protecting African big cats.
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @trevornoah
- Twitter: @Trevornoah
- Facebook: Trevor Noah
