Trevor Noah

Comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, television host

South African Johannesburg, South Africa

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, television host
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth20/02/1984
Age42 years
BirthplaceJohannesburg, South Africa

Latest News about Trevor Noah

13/01/2026

Trevor Noah was announced as the host of the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking his sixth consecutive time leading the ceremony. The Recording Academy also said he would serve as an executive producer for the event and that this would be his final year hosting the show.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameTrevor Noah

Personal Life

AutobiographyBorn a Crime: Stories from a National Childhood

Family

MotherXhosa
FatherSwiss-German

Career

Early CareerBegan as comedian, presenter, actor in South Africa in 2002; hosted TV roles with SABC; runner-up in Strictly Come Dancing South Africa 2008; creator/host of Tonight with Trevor Noah (2010-2011)
InternationalStand-up success; Senior International Correspondent for The Daily Show (2014); Host of The Daily Show (28/09/2015-2022)
OtherAuthor of Born a Crime
Awards & HostingHosted the Grammy Awards for six consecutive years (2021–2026); hosted the 2022 White House Correspondents Dinner; served as executive producer for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born to a Black Xhosa mother and white Swiss-German father during apartheid, making his birth illegal under racial laws[7]
2. Grew up in Johannesburg under apartheid[5]
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