Stephen Colbert : biography
Stephen Tyrone Colbert ( né: ; 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. 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 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. His work as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s news-parody series The Daily Show 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 and 2012. His book I Am America (And So Can You!) was No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
Discography
- A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! in 2008
- Stephen Colbert with the Black Belles — Charlene II (I’m Over You) in 2011
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Missing Persons | Chet Davies | First role |
1995 | Exit 57 | Various | |
1996 | The Dana Carvey Show | Various | |
1997 | Shock Asylum | Dr. Dewalt | Short film |
The Daily Show | Stephen Colbert | 1997–2005 (regular)2005 – present (recurring) | |
The Chris Rock Show | Announcer | Voice role1 episode | |
1999 | Let It Snow | Happy Successful Guy | Also known as Snow Days |
Whose Line Is It Anyway? | Himself | ||
Strangers with Candy | Chuck Noblet | 1999–2000 | |
2000 | Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law | Myron ReductoPhil Ken SebbenThe Eagle of TruthAdditional voices | Voice role2000–2007 |
2002 | Crank Yankers | Rob | Voice rolePuppet series, 1 episode |
2003 | Nobody Knows Anything | TV Newsman | |
2003 | Chalkzone | Himself (paring-up w/ Kurtwood Smith) | Voice role |
2004 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Tourist Man | |
Law and Order: Criminal Intent | James Bennett | ||
The Venture Bros. | Professor Richard Impossible | Voice role2004–2006 | |
The Wrong Coast | Additional voices | Voice role | |
2005 | The Great New Wonderful | Mr. Peersall | |
MADtv | Himself | 1 episode | |
Bewitched | Stu Robison | ||
American Dad! | Dr. Dandliker | Voice roleAnimated series, 1 episode | |
Sesame Street | Himself (the letter Z) | 1 episode | |
Outlaw Tennis | Announcer | Voice roleVideo game | |
The Colbert Report | Stephen Colbert | 2005 – present | |
2006 | Strangers with Candy | Chuck Noblet | Feature film based on TV show |
2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 | Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education | Himself | TV specials |
2007 | The Simpsons | Colby Krause | Voice roleAnimated series, 1 episode |
2008 | The Love Guru | Jay Kell (Hockey Announcer) | |
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! | Santa Claus, Stephen Colbert | ||
2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | The President | Voice role |
The 1 Second Film | Self/Producer | ||
2012 | The Office | Broccoli Rob | Episode "Here Comes Treble" |
2014 | Mr. Peabody & Sherman | Paul Peterson | Voice roleUpcoming film |
2013 or 2014 | The Hobbit | CameoUpcoming filmhttp://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stephen-colbert-make-hobbit-cameo-381423 |