Stephen Colbert's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Stephen Colbert. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Stephen Colbert is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He gained prominence as the host of the satirical Comedy Central program *The Colbert Report* (2005-2014) where he played a character based on conservative political pundits. Since 2015, he has hosted *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert* on CBS, a more traditional late-night talk show, though still infused with his comedic and often political perspectives.
2000: Colbert Wins Emmy Awards for The Daily Show
In 2000, Stephen Colbert and the other writers for The Daily Show received three Emmy Awards for their writing on the show.
2005: Colbert Receives Emmy and Satellite Award Nominations
In 2005, Stephen Colbert and the other writers for The Daily Show received three Emmy Awards for their writing on the show, he was nominated for a Satellite Award for his performance on The Colbert Report.
May 2006: Colbert Listed as One of New York's Most Influential Persons in Media
In May 2006, New York magazine listed Stephen Colbert (and Jon Stewart) as one of its top dozen influential persons in media.
June 2006: Colbert Receives Honorary Doctorate from Knox College
In June 2006, Stephen Colbert received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from Knox College after speaking at the school's commencement ceremony.
October 30, 2006: Custody Agreement for Emmy on The Colbert Report
On October 30, 2006, on an episode of The Colbert Report, Barry Manilow and Stephen Colbert jokingly signed and notarized a revolving biannual custody agreement for the Emmy Award after Colbert lost to Manilow in the category of Best Performance in a Variety, Musical Program or Special.
November 2006: Colbert Named a "Sexy Surprise" by People
In November 2006, Stephen Colbert was named a "sexy surprise" by People in the Sexiest Man Alive honors.
December 2006: Colbert Named One of GQ's "Men of the Year"
In the December 2006 issue of GQ, Stephen Colbert was named one of GQ's "Men of the Year".
2006: Colbert Performs at White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
In 2006, Stephen Colbert performed at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, later earning him the Gutsiest Move award at the Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards in 2007.
2006: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
Stephen Colbert was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2006.
February 2007: Ben & Jerry's Unveils Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream
In February 2007, Ben & Jerry's unveiled a new ice cream flavor in honor of Stephen Colbert, named Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream. Colbert donated all proceeds to charity through the new Stephen Colbert AmeriCone Dream Fund.
March 3, 2007: Colbert Named Person of the Year by U.S. Comedy Arts Festival
On March 3, 2007, Stephen Colbert was named Person of the Year by the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado.
March 20, 2007: Stephen Colbert Day in Oshawa
On March 20, 2007, Oshawa Mayor John Gray declared it Stephen Colbert Day in Oshawa, Ontario, to honor a bet with Stephen after the Saginaw Spirit defeated the Oshawa Generals in Ontario Junior League Hockey.
March 24, 2007: Colbert Receives Speaker of the Year Award
On March 24, 2007, Stephen Colbert was given the Speaker of the Year Award by The Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) for his "drive to expose the rhetorical shortcomings of contemporary political discourse".
June 13, 2007: Colbert Honored for Gutsiest Move at Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards
On June 13, 2007, Stephen Colbert was honored for the Gutsiest Move on the Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards for his performance at the 2006 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
August 2007: Virgin America Names Airplane "Air Colbert"
In August 2007, Virgin America named an airplane, "Air Colbert", in Stephen Colbert's honor.
December 20, 2007: Colbert Named Celebrity of the Year by The Associated Press
On December 20, 2007, Stephen Colbert was named Celebrity of the Year by The Associated Press.
2007: Colbert Loses Emmy to Tony Bennett
In 2007, Stephen Colbert lost the Emmy for Best Performance in a Variety, Musical Program or Special to Tony Bennett.
2007: I Am America (And So Can You!) Listed No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list
In 2007, Stephen Colbert's book I Am America (And So Can You!) was listed No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
2007: Colbert Receives Peabody Award
Stephen Colbert received a Peabody Award in 2007.
April 2, 2008: Colbert Receives Peabody Award for The Colbert Report
On April 2, 2008, Stephen Colbert received a Peabody Award for The Colbert Report.
June 2, 2008: Colbert Delivers Class Day Address at Princeton University
On June 2, 2008, Stephen Colbert delivered the Class Day address to the graduating class of Princeton University and accepted the Class of 2008 Understandable Vanity Award.
2008: Colbert Loses Emmy to Don Rickles
In 2008, Stephen Colbert lost the Emmy for Best Performance in a Variety, Musical Program or Special to Don Rickles.
2008: Species Named After Colbert
In 2008, a species of California trapdoor spider, Aptostichus stephencolberti, a species of Venezuelan diving beetle named Agaporomorphus colberti and a Chilean stonefly named Diamphipnoa colberti were named in honor of Stephen Colbert.
April 14, 2009: NASA Names Treadmill COLBERT
On April 14, 2009, NASA renamed a treadmill for the International Space Station the "Combined Operational Load-Bearing External Resistance Treadmill", or COLBERT, in honor of Stephen Colbert.
January 2010: Colbert Wins Grammy Award
In January 2010, Stephen Colbert received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his album A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!.
2011: Colbert Placed on Vanity Fair's New Establishment List
In 2011, Stephen Colbert was placed at number 28 in Vanity Fair's "New Establishment List".
2011: Colbert Receives Honorary Degree from Northwestern University
In 2011, Stephen Colbert was the commencement speaker for Northwestern University, and received an honorary degree.
2011: Colbert Receives Peabody Award
Stephen Colbert received a Peabody Award in 2011.
2012: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People Again
In 2012, Stephen Colbert was again named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People.
2012: Colbert Listed on Maxim's Hot 100
In 2012, Stephen Colbert was listed as No. 69 on Maxim Magazine's Hot 100, becoming the first man to be included on the list.
2012: Time Names Stephen Colbert as One of the 100 Most Influential People
Time named Stephen Colbert as one of the 100 most influential people in 2012.
January 2013: Colbert Named One of the Funniest People
In January 2013, Rolling Stone named Stephen Colbert number 2 in their "The 50 Funniest People Now" list.
December 2014: Colbert's Twitter Account Recognized
In December 2014, Paste named Stephen Colbert's Twitter one of "The 75 Best Twitter Accounts of 2014" ranking it at number 7.
2014: Parasitic Wasp Named After Colbert
In 2014, a species of parasitic wasp from Ecuador, Aleiodes colberti, was named for Stephen Colbert, along with newly described species named for celebrities Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, Ellen DeGeneres, and Shakira.
2015: Colbert Receives Honorary Degree from Wake Forest University
In 2015, Stephen Colbert received an honorary degree from Wake Forest University as the commencement speaker.
2015: Colbert Receives Outstanding Civilian Service Award
In 2015, Stephen Colbert was awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service Award, which is the third highest honor within the Department of the Army Civilian Awards, for his significant contributions to the U.S. Army community.
2016: Rove Beetle Named After Colbert's On-Screen Persona
In 2016, a rove beetle, Sonoma colberti, was named after Stephen Colbert's on-screen persona.
September 2017: Hosting the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards
In September 2017, Stephen Colbert hosted the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards.
December 2017: Colbert Named One of GQ's "Men of the Year"
Stephen Colbert was chosen as one of GQ's "Men of the Year" for its December 2017 issue.
2017: Hosting Primetime Emmy Awards
In 2017, Colbert hosted the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards.
2018: Colbert Placed on Vanity Fair's New Establishment List
In 2018, Stephen Colbert was placed at number 32 in Vanity Fair's "2018 New Establishment List".
2020: Colbert Receives Peabody Award
Stephen Colbert received a Peabody Award in 2020.
May 2021: Colbert Receives Honorary Degree from Yale University
In May 2021, Stephen Colbert received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Yale University.
December 11, 2023: Colbert Returns to 'The Late Show'
Stephen Colbert returned to The Late Show on December 11, 2023, following his recovery from a ruptured appendix.
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