Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, producer, actor and TV host. He is known for his stand-up comedy shows such as Trevor Noah: African American (2013), Trevor Noah: Lost in Translation (2015), and Trevor Noah: Son Of Patricia (2018) and for hosting the satirical news show, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah’ (2015-2022).
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Wiki/Biography
Trevor Noah was born on Monday, 20 February 1984 (age 39 years; as of 2023) in Johannesburg, Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He studied at Maryvale College, a private Catholic school for primary and secondary education in Johannesburg. He studied there up to sixth grade and then moved to a government school, H. A. Jack Primary. He moved to Sandringham High School in eighth grade.
A childhood picture of Trevor Noah
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 11″
Weight (approx.): 80kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Trevor Noah’s father, Robert Noah, is a white Swiss-American and his mother, Patricia Noah, is a black Xhosa. They never got married as South Africa was going through apartheid when they met and interracial relationships were illegal. In an interview, Trevor talked about the rebellious nature of his mother and how she went to prison to be with Robert and said,
She was arrested many times for daring to be with him. She was very rebellious and kept going back. I think it was less to do with the strength of their relationship and more about her not wanting someone to dictate to her. She’s a big part of who I am as a person and as a comedian.”
Young Trevor Noah with his mother
He further talked about how his father had to walk separately from the rest of the family during the apartheid in the same interview and said,
When we went out as a family, Dad had to walk on the other side of the road. Inter-racial relationships didn’t become legal until 1994.”
Trevor Noah with his father
In 1992, Patricia married Ngisaveni Abel Shingange, with whom she has two sons, Andrew and Issac Shingange.
Trevor Noah (Right) with Andrew Shingange
They got divorced in 1996 and Patricia married her second husband, Sfiso Khoza in 2009.
Relationships/Affairs
Trevor Noah dated Dani Gabriel, a physiotherapist based out of South Africa from 2014 to 2015.
Trevor Noah with Dani Gabriel
He then dated singer and model, Jordyn Taylor, for four years before splitting up with her in 2018.
Trevor Noah with Jordyn Taylor
In 2020, Trevor started dating Minka Kelly. They broke up in 2022.
Trevor Noah with Minka Kelly
Signature/Autograph
Trevor Noah signature
Career
Early Career
Trevor Noah started working as a high school student with his friend Andrew, who had a bootleg CD business. He taught Trevor how to burn CDs and sell them in ninth grade. Eventually, Andrew handed his business to Trevor. Trevor soon started to mix music on his CDs and sell them. After his friend’s suggestion, he started to blend two songs into one and sell them. One of his customers noticed this and helped him realise he was DJing. He then started working as a DJ, touring various parts of South Africa.
Television
Trevor Noah has appeared in South African and American TV shows. In 1997, he appeared in a South African show, ‘Ekhaya: A Family Chronicle.’
Ekhaya
In 2002, Trevor Noah appeared in the South African TV show, ‘Isidonga.’ In 2008, he was a runner-up in the South African dance reality show, ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’
Trevor Noah in a still from Dancing With The Stars
He hosted the South African talk show, ‘Tonight With Trevor Noah’ in 2010. In 2012, he appeared in an episode American TV show, ‘Stand Up Revolution.’
Trevor Noah in a still from Stand Up Revolution
He wrote and hosted ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah’ from 2015 to 2022. He was also the executive producer of the show. In 2023, he hosted the ’65th Annual Grammy Awards.’
Trevor Noah hosting the 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Stand-Up Comedy
In 2009, Trevor Noah did a stand-up special titled ‘Trevor Noah: The Daywalker’ at Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre, South Africa.
In 2011, he filmed ‘Trevor Noah: Crazy Normal’ at The Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. In 2018, he shot ‘Trevor Noah: Son Of Patricia’ for Netflix.
A still of Trevor Noah in a still from Son of Patricia
In 2023, he shot a comedy special for Netflix, ‘Trevor Noah: Where Was I.’ In the same year, he toured India as part of his comedy special, ‘Off The Record,’ and visited Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.
Trevor Noah in a still from Off The Record in Mumbai
Films
In 2011, he starred in the documentary, ‘You Laugh But It’s True.’ In 2012, he appeared in the South African comedy film, ‘Mad Buddies.’ In 2021, he appeared in ‘Coming 2 America’ as Totatsi Bibinyana.
Trevor Noah in a still from You Laugh But Its True
Radio Show & Podcast
Before starting his podcast show on Spotify, ‘What Now? With Trevor Noah’ in 2023, he hosted Noah’s Ark, a radio show on South Africa’s YFM radio channel early on in his career.
What Now With Trevor Noah
Controversy
Made anti-semitic comments on Twitter
In 2015, when it was announced that Trevor Noah would take over The Daily Show from Jon Stewart, fans of the show started to go through Trevor’s social media to learn more about him as he wasn’t very well known. However, Chairman of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies, Mary Kluk, in an interview said that Trevor’s remarks weren’t anti-semitic. She further said,
Negative stereotypes of all people are potentially offensive. However, the SAJBD believes that tweets made by Noah do not constitute anti-Jewish prejudice on his part. Trevor Noah’s style of humour is playful, and is intended to provoke a response.”
Awards
2012
- Trevor Noah won the Comic of the Year at the South African Comics’ Choice Award.
2015
- Trevor Noah won the Personality of the Year at MTV Africa Music Awards.
2017
- Trevor Noah won the Zora Neale Hurston Award for his autobiography, ‘Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood.’
- He won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in the Biography/Auto-biography category for his autobiography, ‘Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood.’
- He also won the NAACP Image Award, for Outstanding Literary Work in the Debut Author category for his autobiography, ‘Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood.’
Trevor Noah with his NAACP Image Award
- He won the Thurber Prize for American Humor for ‘Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood.’
- He won the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for Favourite African Star for the show, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.’
- He won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Talk Show Episode for the show, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.’
- He won the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Host for the show, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.’
Trevor Noah with his MTV Movie And TV Award
2019
- Trevor Noah won the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.
2020
- Trevor Noah won the Shorty Award for Best in Comedy category.
2021
- Trevor Noah won the NAACP Image Award, one for Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble for ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.’
- He also won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Short-Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction for ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah – Between the Scenes.’
- He won the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences award for Television Academy Honor for ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.’
- He won the MTV Movie & TV Awards for Best Talk/Topical Show for ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.’
2022
- Trevor Noah won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble for ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.’
- He also won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series award for ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.’
- He won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama for ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah – Between the Scenes.’
2023
- Trevor Noah won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special) for ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.’
- He won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama for ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah – Between the Scenes.
- He was awarded the Erasmus Prize by the King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, for his inspired contribution to the theme ‘In Praise of Folly.’
King Willem awards the Erasmus Prize to Trevor Noah
Bike Collection
Trevor Noah owns a VanMoof Electrified X2 electric bike.
Trevor Noah riding his electric bike
Car Collection
Net Worth
Trevor Noah’s net worth is reported to be $100 million.
Favourites
- Comedians: Eddie Izzard, Kitty Flanagan, Ronny Chieng, Richard Pryor
- Books: The Wonderful Story of Henrey Sugar and Six More, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Facts/Trivia
- Trevor Noah is a polyglot and speaks 8 languages, including English, Zulu, Xhosa, Tsonga, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Afrikaans, and German.
- In 2016, he published his autobiographical book, ‘Born A Crime.’
- In 2017 and 2018, The Hollywood Reporter listed him as one of ‘The 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media’
- He was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2018.
- In 2018, he published a book titled ‘The Daily Show Presidential Twitter Library’ which contained tweets from Donald Trump, when he was the President of America.
- In an interview, he talked about his mother being a tough disciplinarian. He further said that she would often chase him around in the streets to punish him.
- He has been nominated 15 times for Primetime Emmy Awards.
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