Stephen Colbert - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 13, 1964 |
|---|---|
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Stephen Colbert's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Hosting 'The Colbert Report' and 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert', acclaimed political satire, and sharp comedic wit. |
Intro
Stephen Colbert is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host best known for his satirical news shows, 'The Colbert Report' on Comedy Central and 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on CBS.
Early Life & Background
Stephen Colbert grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, as the youngest of eleven children. He experienced tragedy early in life when his father and two brothers died in a plane crash in 1974. He later attended Northwestern University, where he studied theatre and immersed himself in improvisational comedy.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Star and writer on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' (1997–2005)
- Host and executive producer of 'The Colbert Report' (2005–2014), which won Peabody and Emmy Awards
- Host of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' (2015–present)
- Authored books including 'I Am America (And So Can You!)', a New York Times bestseller
- Multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
Trivia
- Colbert's preferred pronunciation of his surname is 'col-BEAR', with a silent 't'.
- He is a devout Roman Catholic and teaches Sunday school.
- He voiced the President in the animated movie 'Monsters vs. Aliens' (2009).
FAQs
People also ask
Stephen Colbert is 62 years old.
Stephen Colbert was born the 13 May 1964.
Washington, D.C., United States.
On His Birth-Day
About May 13th, 1964, in brief:
- Historical events: A pilot successfully averted a potential tragedy when his aircraft malfunctioned, allowing him to land safely away from a school. His actions were praised for preventing what could have been a catastrophic event.
- Day of the week: May 13th, 1964 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: My Guy by Mary Wells
- #1 UK song: Don't Throw Your Love Away by The Searchers
- Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor
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