Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, and television host who hosted The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022. His work draws on South Africa’s post-apartheid society and his experience growing up under apartheid.

Jon Stewart: An American comedian and television host who hosted The Daily Show from 1999 to 2015. Noah succeeded Stewart as host and inherited a show strongly shaped by Stewart’s approach.
The Daily Show: An American satirical television program that presents news and politics through comedy. Noah hosted this program for seven years, shaping its political commentary and international coverage.
Apartheid: A system of racial segregation and white-minority rule enforced in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s. Noah was born under apartheid, and its laws shaped his family’s circumstances and early life.
Late-night television in the United States: A genre of American television programs combining comedy, interviews, and commentary, usually broadcast late at night. Noah entered a format with established American conventions while bringing a different international perspective.
Rory Albanese: An American television producer and writer who worked on The Daily Show and other comedy programs. He became an executive producer during Noah’s tenure and helped shape the program’s production.
Born a Crime: Trevor Noah’s memoir about growing up in South Africa under apartheid and during its aftermath. The book turns his childhood experiences and family history into a central work of his writing.
Soweto: A township in Johannesburg that became a major center of resistance to apartheid. Noah grew up in Soweto, where his childhood unfolded amid South Africa’s political transition.
Saturday Night Live: An American sketch-comedy television show featuring live performances, topical sketches, and celebrity hosts. Unlike this sketch show, Noah’s Daily Show centered on a regular host’s satirical treatment of news.
Roy Wood Jr.: An American comedian and actor who served as a correspondent on The Daily Show from 2015 to 2023. His correspondent work became a prominent part of the show during Noah’s hosting years.
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: The edition of The Daily Show hosted by Trevor Noah from 2015 to 2022. This distinct period brought Noah’s international background and comedic style to the program.

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