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Stephen Colbert
Actor

Stephen Colbert

13 May 1964Born
62Age
48Credits
Washington, District of Columbia, USABirthplace

Biography

Stephen Tyrone Colbert (born May 13, 1964) is an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor. He is the host of Comedy Central's The Colbert Report, a satirical news show in which Colbert portrays a caricatured version of conservative political pundits.

Colbert originally studied to be an actor, but became interested in improvisational theatre when he met famed Second City director Del Close while attending Northwestern University.

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He first performed professionally as an understudy for Steve Carell at Second City Chicago; among his troupe mates were comedians Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris, with whom he developed the critically acclaimed sketch comedy series Exit 57.

Colbert also wrote and performed on the short-lived Dana Carvey Show before collaborating with Sedaris and Dinello again on the cult television series Strangers with Candy. He gained considerable attention for his role on the latter as closeted gay history teacher Chuck Noblet. It was his work as a correspondent on Comedy Central's news-parody series The Daily Show, however, that first introduced him to a wide audience.

In 2005, he left The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to host a spin-off series, The Colbert Report. Following The Daily Show's news-parody concept, The Colbert Report is a parody of personality-driven political opinion shows such as The O'Reilly Factor. Since its debut, the series has established itself as one of Comedy Central's highest-rated series, earning Colbert three Emmy Award nominations and an invitation to perform as featured entertainer at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in 2006. Colbert was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2006. His book I Am America (And So Can You!) was No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.

Known for

Filmography

  1. TBASaturday TV FunhouseSeries: Grimy / Ace (voice) (1 episode)
  2. TBAThe Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the PastFilm: Writer
  3. 2026The Last Laugh: Stephen ColbertFilm
  4. 2026The MomentFilm: Stephen Colbert
  5. 2026Star Trek: Starfleet AcademySeries: Digital Dean of Students (voice) (10 episodes)
  6. 2025SNL50: Beyond Saturday NightSeries (1 episode)
  7. 2024Despicable Me 4Film: Perry Prescott (voice)
  8. 2024ElsbethSeries: Scotty Bristol (1 episode)
  9. 2023Carol & the End of the WorldSeries: (voice) (1 episode)
  10. 2021Teenage EuthanasiaSeries (1 episode)
  11. 2021Girls5evaSeries: Alf Musik (1 episode)
  12. 2020Tooning Out the NewsSeries: Creator
  13. 2018Our Cartoon PresidentSeries: Creator
  14. 2017At Home with Amy SedarisSeries: Stephen Colbert (1 episode)
  15. 2014BoJack HorsemanSeries: Mr. Witherspoon (voice) (2 episodes)
  16. 2014Mr. Peabody & ShermanFilm: Paul Peterson (voice)
  17. 2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugFilm: Laketown Spy
  18. 2013Rick and MortySeries: Zeep Xanflorp (Voice) (1 episode)
  19. 2012The Mindy ProjectSeries: Father Michael (1 episode)
  20. 2011CompanyFilm: Harry
  21. 2010The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or FearFilm: Co-Host
  22. 2009Monsters vs AliensFilm: President Hathaway (voice)
  23. 2008A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!Film: Writer
  24. 2008The Love GuruFilm: Jay Kell
  25. 2007The Best of The Colbert ReportFilm: Writer
  26. 2006Strangers with CandyFilm: Chuck Noblet, Writer, Creator
  27. 2006Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV FunhouseFilm: Ace / Various Voices (voice)
  28. 2005BewitchedFilm: Stu Robison
  29. 2005The Great New WonderfulFilm: Principal Peersall
  30. 2005The OfficeSeries: Broccoli Rob (1 episode)
  31. 2005American Dad!Series: Dr. Dandliker - Dentist (voice) (1 episode)
  32. 2004Nobody Knows Anything!Film: TV Newsman
  33. 2004The Venture Bros.Series: Professor Impossible (voice) (2 episodes)
  34. 2003The Wrong CoastSeries (13 episodes)
  35. 2002ChalkZoneSeries (1 episode)
  36. 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries: James Bennett (1 episode)
  37. 2000Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawSeries: Phil Ken Sebben / Myron Reducto (voice), Civilian #1 / Juror (voice), Pirate (voice), Fed #2 (voice), FBI (voice; uncredited) (39 episodes)
  38. 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries: Tourist Man (1 episode)
  39. 1999Let It SnowFilm: Happy Successful Guy
  40. 1999Random PlaySeries (6 episodes)
  41. 1999Strangers with CandySeries: Chuck Noblet, Writer, Creator (30 episodes)
  42. 1997Janeane Garofalo: HBO Comedy HourFilm: Dog Trainer
  43. 1997Shock AsylumFilm: Writer
  44. 1996The Ambiguously Gay DuoSeries: Ace / Dr. Brainio (voice) (12 episodes)
  45. 1996Spin CitySeries: Frank (1 episode)
  46. 1996The Dana Carvey ShowSeries: Various Characters (8 episodes)
  47. 1995Exit 57Series: Creator (12 episodes)
  48. 1989The SimpsonsSeries: Colby Krause (voice) (1 episode)

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