Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, author, host and producer who hosted The Daily ShowThe Daily ShowThe Daily Show is an American late-night news-satire program launched by Comedy Central in 1996 and co-created by Lizz Winstead and Madeleine Smithberg. It combines news commentary, field reports, comedy segments and interviews. Jon Stewart hosts Mondays, with a rotating team on the other weekdays; distribution includes Paramount+, online video and podcasts.Open the full entry from 2015 to 2022. The author of Born a Crime, he also works through stand-up tours, podcasts, a production company and an education foundation.
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Key facts
2014–2015Joining the program and becoming host
Noah began contributing to The Daily Show in 2014. Producer Jen FlanzJen FlanzJen Flanz is a television producer who rose from production assistant to executive producer and showrunner of The Daily Show, overseeing its creative work, staff coordination and overall presentation.Open the full entry recalled the team choosing him after Jon StewartJon StewartJon Stewart is an American comedian, television host, writer and producer associated with Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. His work spans political satire, media criticism and interviews on public issues. He returned to host the program on Mondays in 2024.Open the full entry announced his departure. Noah became host in 2015, bringing his international experience and comedy background to the American news-satire program.[1]
2016Memoir Born a Crime
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood explores Noah’s upbringing, apartheid and family relationships, particularly his relationship with his mother. The memoir places personal experiences alongside their institutional setting and became a major part of his work beyond television.[2]
2018Education foundation established
Noah established the Trevor Noah Foundation in South Africa in 2018 to support schools, teachers, and young people’s education and employment pathways. Its programs include Khulani Schools Program, Education Changemakers and Khulani Nathi Innovation Fund, addressing school environments, education leadership and innovative organizations.[3]
December 2022Leaving The Daily Show
Noah ended his tenure as The Daily Show host in December 2022 to devote more time to touring and other projects. The program used rotating guest hosts in 2023 before adopting Jon Stewart’s Monday return and a rotating team in 2024.[4]
2026Writing, podcasting and production
Noah’s official website lists Into the Uncut Grass, the weekly podcast What Now? with Trevor Noah and the Netflix special Joy in the Trenches. His company Day Zero Productions works on adaptations, documentaries and original projects; its film The Incomer premiered at Sundance in 2026.[3]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
His principal television association is The Daily Show; his other ventures include Day Zero Productions and the Trevor Noah Foundation. Official website: https://www.trevornoah.com/ (opens in a new window).[3]