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Stephen Colbert is an American television host, writer, producer and comedian. He is best known for hosting the satirical news show The Colbert Report from 2005 to 2014 and currently hosts the late-night talk show The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stephen Colbert is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 13, 1964, Stephen Colbert was born in Washington, D.C.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from Northwestern University</div><div class='timeline-text'>Graduates from Northwestern University with a degree in Theatre.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins the Cast of The Daily Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>Joins the cast of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show as an on-air correspondent.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Colbert Report Premieres</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Colbert Report premieres on Comedy Central and runs for nine seasons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hosts the Emmy Awards</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hosts the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, making him the first late night talk show host to do so.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes Host of The Late Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>Takes over hosting duties of CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after David Letterman’s retirement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins 9 Emmy Awards</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wins nine Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety Talk Series and Writing for a Variety Series.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Comedian</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Stephen Colbert is an amazing comedian who has mastered the art of satire and political humor. He is able to make jokes about current events and politics that are both funny and thought provoking.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Amazing Interviewer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Stephen Colbert is an amazing interviewer. He is able to ask questions that reveal interesting insights from his guests and keep the conversation engaging and entertaining. He also has a great rapport with his guests and makes them feel comfortable on his show.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Entertainer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Stephen Colbert is a great entertainer. His show is full of hilarious sketches, musical numbers, and celebrity appearances. He also often invites special guests to join him in some of his skits, which helps to keep the show fresh and exciting each week.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Earned a Masters Degree in Philosophy</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming a successful TV host, Stephen Colbert earned a masters degree in philosophy at Northwestern University.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Named After a Ship</h3><p class='facts-text'>Stephen Colbert was named after the ship that his father served on during World War II - the USS Stephen Colbert.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was a Member of an Improv Group</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming a TV host, Stephen Colbert was a member of the famous Second City improv group in Chicago.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has His Own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2018, Stephen Colbert was honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has Appeared in Video Games</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2015, Stephen Colbert appeared as a character in the video game Fallout 4.</p></div></div>
Stephen Colbert, an American writer, political commentator, comedian, and television host, was born on May 13, 1964, and is currently 59. He is best known for hosting the popular Emmy Award-winning television show "The Colbert Report" and being the host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Stephen Colbert has an estimated net worth of $75M. He is known for his comedic work in TV and film, his late-night talk show hosting, and his political satire. His wealth comes from his earnings as an actor, comedian, writer, and producer, as well as from book sales, his podcast, and various business ventures.
