History of Trevor Noah in Timeline
Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host, best known for hosting The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022. His success has earned him multiple awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, and recognition as one of the most influential people in New York Media by The Hollywood Reporter. Time magazine also acknowledged his global impact by naming him one of the hundred most influential people in the world.
February 1984: Trevor Noah's birth
In February 1984, Trevor Noah was born in Johannesburg, Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa, to a Swiss-German father and a Xhosa mother.
1985: Decriminalization of interracial relations
In 1985, a year after Trevor Noah's birth, interracial sexual relations and marriages were decriminalized in South Africa, marking a change in apartheid legislation.
1992: Mother's Marriage and Subsequent Abuse
In 1992, Trevor Noah's mother, Patricia Nombuyiselo, married Ngisaveni Abel Shingange, who later physically abused both Trevor and his mother.
1996: Divorce of Noah's Mother
In 1996, Trevor Noah's mother Patricia divorced Ngisaveni Abel Shingange due to domestic abuse.
2002: Small role on Isidingo and Noah's Ark radio show
In 2002, Trevor Noah had a small role on the South African soap opera Isidingo and hosted his own radio show, Noah's Ark, on YFM.
2004: Host of Run the Adventure
In 2004, Trevor Noah hosted the educational TV program Run the Adventure on SABC 2.
2006: Host of Run the Adventure
Until 2006, Trevor Noah hosted the educational TV program Run the Adventure on SABC 2.
November 2007: Opening act for Gabriel Iglesias
In November 2007, Trevor Noah was the opening act for American comedian Gabriel Iglesias, gaining exposure to a wider audience.
2007: Host of The Real Goboza and Siyadlala
In 2007, Trevor Noah hosted The Real Goboza, a gossip-themed show on SABC 1, and Siyadlala, a sports show also on the SABC.
2008: Career in South Africa and runner-up in Strictly Come Dancing
In 2008, Trevor Noah began his career in South Africa with several hosting roles at SABC, and he was the runner-up in the fourth season of South Africa's version of Strictly Come Dancing.
2008: Co-host of The Amazing Date and contestant on Strictly Come Dancing
In 2008, Trevor Noah co-hosted The Amazing Date and was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, expanding his presence in South African television.
2009: Host of SAFTAs and The Axe Sweet Life
In 2009, Trevor Noah hosted the 3rd Annual South Africa Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) and co-hosted The Axe Sweet Life, a reality competition series.
2009: Mother Shot by Stepfather
In 2009, Trevor Noah's mother was shot by her ex-husband, Ngisaveni Abel Shingange, but survived. This incident led Trevor to leave Johannesburg after receiving threats.
2009: Stand-up comedy special The Daywalker
In 2009, Trevor Noah's stand-up comedy special The Daywalker was released in South Africa.
2010: Host of Tonight with Trevor Noah
From 2010, Trevor Noah hosted the late-night talk show Tonight with Trevor Noah, which he created and aired on M-Net and DStv.
2010: Host of SAMA and Tonight with Trevor Noah, spokesperson for Cell C
In 2010, Trevor Noah hosted the 16th annual South African Music Awards, hosted Tonight with Trevor Noah, and became a spokesperson for Cell C, a mobile phone network provider.
2010: Performance in Bafunny Bafunny
In 2010, Trevor Noah performed in Bafunny Bafunny, showcasing his comedic talent in South Africa.
2011: Conviction of Shingange
In 2011, Ngisaveni Abel Shingange was convicted of attempted murder for shooting Trevor Noah's mother. Trevor Noah hoped the situation would highlight domestic abuse issues in South Africa.
2011: Moved to the United States
In 2011, Trevor Noah moved to the United States, marking a significant step in his international career.
2011: Stand-up comedy special Crazy Normal
In 2011, Trevor Noah's stand-up comedy special Crazy Normal was released in South Africa.
2011: Host of Tonight with Trevor Noah
Until 2011, Trevor Noah hosted the late-night talk show Tonight with Trevor Noah, which he created and aired on M-Net and DStv.
January 2012: First South African comedian on The Tonight Show
In January 2012, Trevor Noah became the first South African stand-up comedian to appear on The Tonight Show, achieving a milestone in American television.
September 2012: Roastmaster in Comedy Central Roast of Steve Hofmeyr
In September 2012, Trevor Noah was the Roastmaster in a Comedy Central Roast of South African Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr.
October 2012: Premiered on Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution
In October 2012, Trevor Noah was the first comedian to premiere on the second season of Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution.
2012: Stand-up comedy special That's Racist
In 2012, Trevor Noah's stand-up comedy special That's Racist was released in South Africa.
May 2013: First South African comedian on Late Show with David Letterman
In May 2013, Trevor Noah became the first South African comedian to appear on Late Show with David Letterman, further solidifying his presence in American late-night television.
October 2013: Guest on BBC Two's comedy panel show QI
In October 2013, Trevor Noah was a guest on BBC Two's comedy panel show QI, showcasing his presence on British television.
November 2013: Panelist on Channel 4 game show 8 Out of 10 Cats
In November 2013, Trevor Noah was a panelist on Channel 4 game show 8 Out of 10 Cats, further establishing his presence in British comedy.
2013: Noah Discusses Comedic Influences
In 2013, Trevor Noah reflected on his comedic influences.
2013: Stand-up comedy special It's My Culture
In 2013, Trevor Noah's stand-up comedy special It's My Culture was released in South Africa.
December 2014: Recurring contributor on The Daily Show
In December 2014, Trevor Noah became a recurring contributor on The Daily Show, setting the stage for his eventual role as host.
2014: Senior International Correspondent for The Daily Show
In 2014, Trevor Noah became the Senior International Correspondent for The Daily Show, marking his entry into American television.
March 2015: Announcement as successor to Jon Stewart
In March 2015, Comedy Central announced that Trevor Noah would succeed Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show, a major turning point in his career.
September 2015: Began hosting The Daily Show
On September 28, 2015, Trevor Noah began his tenure as the host of The Daily Show, succeeding Jon Stewart.
2015: Succeeded Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show
In 2015, Trevor Noah succeeded Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show, a significant milestone in his career.
November 2016: Publication of memoir Born a Crime
In November 2016, Trevor Noah's memoir Born a Crime was published and received favorable reviews, becoming a No. 1 New York Times Bestseller.
2016: Publication of Born a Crime
In 2016, Trevor Noah's autobiographical comedy book Born a Crime was published, receiving critical acclaim.
April 2017: Development of The Opposition with Jordan Klepper
In April 2017, Trevor Noah began developing a talk show for Jordan Klepper: The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, expanding his role in television production.
2017: Nightly viewership declined but contract extended
By 2017, nightly viewership of The Daily Show had decreased, but Comedy Central extended Trevor Noah's contract through 2022, recognizing his popularity among millennials.
2017: Appearance on Nashville
In 2017, Trevor Noah made an appearance on the TV series Nashville, expanding his presence into acting.
2017: Named one of "The 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media"
In 2017, Trevor Noah was named one of "The 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media" by The Hollywood Reporter, recognizing his influence in the media landscape.
March 2018: Multiyear contract with Viacom and Day Zero Productions launch
In March 2018, Trevor Noah signed a multiyear contract with Viacom and launched Day Zero Productions, increasing his influence in media production and distribution.
April 2018: Launch of The Trevor Noah Foundation
In April 2018, Trevor Noah launched The Trevor Noah Foundation, which focuses on youth development by improving access to quality education.
July 2018: Release of The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library
In July 2018, Trevor Noah and The Daily Show writing staff released The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library, a book comprising Trump's tweets.
2018: Named one of the hundred most influential people in the world
In 2018, Time magazine named Trevor Noah one of the hundred most influential people in the world, acknowledging his impact on a global scale.
May 2019: Executive producer of Klepper
In May 2019, Trevor Noah executive-produced Klepper, a primetime weekly docuseries, further expanding his role in television production.
May 2021: Comments on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
In May 2021, Trevor Noah commented on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leading to criticism from the American Jewish Committee CEO David Harris.
May 2021: Class Day Speaker at Princeton University
In May 2021, Trevor Noah was the Class Day speaker for Princeton University's Class of 2021, delivering his address virtually and being inducted as an honorary member.
2021: Host of the Grammy Awards
In 2021, Trevor Noah hosted the Grammy Awards, showcasing his talent on a global stage.
September 2022: Mocked sham referendums in Russian-occupied Ukraine
In September 2022, Trevor Noah mocked the sham referendums held in the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine on The Daily Show.
September 2022: Announcement of departure from The Daily Show
On 29 September 2022, Trevor Noah announced that he would be leaving The Daily Show after hosting the show for seven years to revisit stand-up comedy, travel and learn new languages.
October 2022: Comments on UK reaction to Rishi Sunak
In October 2022, Trevor Noah claimed that there was a racist backlash in the UK against Rishi Sunak becoming Prime Minister, leading to criticism and debate.
December 2022: Last show on The Daily Show
In December 2022, Trevor Noah's last show on The Daily Show aired, marking the end of his seven-year tenure as host.
2022: Contract ended through 2022
Comedy Central extended Trevor Noah's contract as host of The Daily Show through 2022.
2022: Host of the Grammy Awards and White House Correspondents Dinner
In 2022, Trevor Noah hosted both the Grammy Awards and the White House Correspondents Dinner, demonstrating his versatility and widespread appeal.
June 2023: Launch of What Now? with Trevor Noah Spotify podcast
In June 2023, it was announced that Trevor Noah would launch a weekly Spotify original podcast called What Now? with Trevor Noah, expanding into the podcasting medium.
2023: Hosted Grammy Awards
In 2023, Trevor Noah hosted the Grammy Awards for the third time.
2024: Collaboration with Epic Fortnite to feature JokeNite and acted in This Is Me... Now: A Love Story.
In 2024, Trevor Noah collaborated with Epic Fortnite to feature JokeNite, an island that features stand-up performances. Also in 2024, he acted in the Jennifer Lopez romantic drama This Is Me... Now: A Love Story.
2024: Hosted Grammy Awards
In 2024, Trevor Noah hosted the Grammy Awards for the fourth time.
2025: Hosted Grammy Awards
In 2025, Trevor Noah hosted the Grammy Awards for the fifth time.
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