Stephen Colbert Biography: Net Worth, Wife, Age, Movies and TV Shows, Children, Instagram, YouTube, Height, Tickets, Twitter, Wikipedia

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Stephen Tyrone Colbert (born May 13, 19640) is a famous political satirist, writer, comedian, television host and actor from the United States. He aspired to become an actor and studied theatre, specializing in improvisational theatre. However, his time at Second City changed the direction of his career.

He is very close to Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris, with whom he frequently collaborates. He became famous for his roles in ‘Dana Carvey Show’ and ‘Strangers with Candy’. ‘The Daily Show’ made him a household name and he soon launched his comedy show, ‘The Colbert Report’.

Stephen Colbert mocks and satirizes the high-status, uneducated idiot by portraying a fictional host named after him. One of the criticisms of the show and Stephen Colbert is that audiences tune in to his show for their news and thus become skeptical and biased.

People prefer to watch his show rather than a regular news program, which proves his popularity and acceptance. His show was a success in terms of information and entertainment.

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Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert: History, Biography, Photos
Wiki Info & About Data
First and last name: Stephen Tyrone Colbert
Stage name: Stephen Colbert
Born: May 13, 1964 (60 years old)
Place of birth: Washington, DC, USA
Nationality: American
Height: 1.8 m
Parents: James William Colbert, Jr. and Lorna Colbert
Siblings: Elizabeth Colbert Busch, Paul Colbert, Margo Colbert, Mary Colbert, Edward Colbert, Jay Colbert, William Colbert, Peter Colbert, Jimmy Colbert, Thomas Colbert
Wife • Spouse: Evelyn McGee-Colbert (d. 1993)
Girlfriend • Partner: do not apply
Children: Peter Colbert, Madeline Colbert, John Colbert
Job: Actor • Comedian
Net value: 75 million USD

Early Life & Education

James William Colbert, Jr. and Lorna Colbert raised Stephen Colbert in Washington, DC

He is the youngest of 11 siblings, including Elizabeth Colbert Busch, Paul Colbert, Margo Colbert, Mary Colbert, Edward Colbert, Jay Colbert, William Colbert, Peter Colbert, Jimmy Colbert and Thomas Colbert.

Lorna Colbert is a stay-at-home mother while James William Colbert, Jr. was a physician and dean of the medical school at Yale University and later at the University of Washington and the Medical University of South Carolina.

When he was ten years old, his father and two brothers died in a plane crash. His mother moved the family to Charleston, where he attended Porter-Gaud Episcopal School.

Stephen Colbert enrolled in philosophy at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia but found the curriculum challenging. He attended Northwestern University and majored in theater before graduating with a degree in 1886.

Career

When Stephen Colbert was offered a job at Second City’s box office, he signed up for free improv classes and was hired to perform with their touring company in 1988.

He left Second City in 1995 and moved to New York to work with Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello on the television comedy show ‘Exit 57.’ Although it received many positive reviews, the series only lasted 12 episodes.

In 1996, Stephen Colbert appeared as an actor and writer on ‘The Dana Carvey Show’, alongside Steve Carell, Robert Smigel and Dino Stamatopoulos, but the satire canceled the series.

While working for ‘Good Morning America’, only one of his humorous reporter segments aired, but he was hired on a trial basis in 1997 by Madeline Smithberg, producer of The Daily Show.

He co-stars with Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello in Comedy Central’s new comedy series Strangers with Candy. It was a hit show that aired 32 episodes from 1999 to 2000.

As the featured entertainer at the 2006 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, his satire was directed at President George W. Bush and the media. He made the audience silent but became an online and media phenomenon.

In 2007, Stephen Colbert ran for the Democratic ticket in South Carolina, but his application was rejected because he was not a serious candidate, so he dropped out.

To show his support for the military, he cut his hair in a military style.

Personal life

Stephen Colbert is tied to Evelyn McGee-Colbert. Their wedding took place in 1993.

Peter Colbert, Madeline Colbert and John Colbert are their three children. The family currently resides in Montclair, New Jersey.

He describes himself as a Democrat, a practicing Roman Catholic and a Sunday school teacher. NASA named the treadmill used in space after him.

Net value

According to Celebrity Net Worth, actor and comedian Stephen Colbert is the richest late-night talk show host with a net worth of $75 million.

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