History of Trevor Noah in Timeline
Trevor Noah is a multi-talented South African entertainer known for his work as a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He gained international recognition for hosting "The Daily Show" from 2015 to 2022, earning numerous accolades including two Primetime Emmy Awards. His influence extends beyond entertainment, as evidenced by his inclusion in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list and recognition from The Hollywood Reporter. His contributions to society also earned him the prestigious Erasmus Prize in 2023.
February 1984: Trevor Noah's Birth
Trevor Noah was born in February 1984 in Johannesburg.
February 1984: Trevor Noah's Birth
Trevor Noah was born in February 1984, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
1985: Amendment to the Immorality Act
A year after Trevor Noah's birth, in 1985, South Africa amended the Immorality Act, decriminalizing interracial sexual relations and marriages.
1992: Mother's Marriage to Ngisaveni Abel Shingange
Trevor Noah's mother, Patricia Nombuyiselo, married Ngisaveni Abel Shingange in 1992.
1996: Parents' Divorce
Patricia Nombuyiselo and Ngisaveni Abel Shingange divorced in 1996 after a history of domestic abuse.
2002: Acting Debut on "Isidingo" and Start in Comedy
Trevor Noah made his acting debut in the South African soap opera "Isidingo" in 2002. He also started performing stand-up comedy at nightclubs around this time.
2002: Start of Career in South Africa
Trevor Noah's career in entertainment began in 2002 in South Africa.
2004: Begins Hosting "Run the Adventure"
Trevor Noah began hosting the educational TV program "Run the Adventure" in 2004.
2006: "Run the Adventure" Ends
Trevor Noah's run as host of "Run the Adventure" ended in 2006.
November 2007: Opens for Gabriel Iglesias
Trevor Noah opened for American comedian Gabriel Iglesias in November 2007.
2007: Hosts "The Real Goboza" and "Siyadlala"
Trevor Noah hosted two shows in 2007, "The Real Goboza", a gossip show, and "Siyadlala", a sports show.
2008: Co-hosts "The Amazing Date" and Competes on "Strictly Come Dancing"
In 2008, Trevor Noah co-hosted the dating game show "The Amazing Date" and was a contestant on "Strictly Come Dancing".
2008: "Strictly Come Dancing" Appearance
In 2008, Trevor Noah was a contestant on the South African version of "Strictly Come Dancing".
2009: Mother Shot by Stepfather
In 2009, Noah's stepfather, Ngisaveni Abel Shingange, shot his mother, Patricia. She survived the incident.
2009: Hosts 3rd Annual South Africa Film and Television Awards and Co-hosts "The Axe Sweet Life"
Trevor Noah hosted the 3rd Annual South Africa Film and Television Awards and co-hosted the reality competition series "The Axe Sweet Life" in 2009.
2009: "The Daywalker" Stand-up Special
Trevor Noah released his stand-up comedy special "The Daywalker" in 2009.
2010: Performs at Various Comedy Festivals
Trevor Noah performed at numerous comedy festivals in 2010, including the Jozi Comedy Festival and the Cape Town International Comedy Festival.
2010: Hosts 16th Annual South African Music Awards, "Tonight with Trevor Noah" Premieres, and Becomes Cell C Spokesperson
In 2010, Trevor Noah hosted the 16th Annual South African Music Awards, premiered his late-night talk show, "Tonight with Trevor Noah", and became a spokesperson for Cell C, a mobile network provider.
2010: "Tonight with Trevor Noah" Premieres
Trevor Noah created and began hosting the late-night talk show "Tonight with Trevor Noah" in 2010.
2011: "Tonight with Trevor Noah" Moves to Mzansi Magic Channel
In 2011, "Tonight with Trevor Noah" transitioned to the Mzansi Magic Channel on DStv.
2011: Stepfather Convicted of Attempted Murder
Ngisaveni Abel Shingange was convicted of the attempted murder of Patricia Nombuyiselo in 2011 and subsequently sentenced to three years of correctional supervision.
2011: Moves to the United States
Trevor Noah made the significant move from South Africa to the United States in 2011.
2011: "Crazy Normal" Stand-up Special
Trevor Noah's stand-up special "Crazy Normal" was released in 2011.
January 2012: First South African Stand-Up on "The Tonight Show"
Trevor Noah made history in January 2012 by becoming the first South African stand-up comedian to appear on "The Tonight Show".
September 2012: Roastmaster for Steve Hofmeyr Roast
Trevor Noah served as the Roastmaster for the Comedy Central Roast of South African singer Steve Hofmeyr in September 2012.
2012: "That's Racist" Stand-up Special
Trevor Noah released the stand-up comedy special "That's Racist" in 2012.
May 2013: First South African Stand-Up on "Late Show with David Letterman"
Continuing to break barriers, Trevor Noah became the first South African stand-up comedian to appear on "Late Show with David Letterman" in May 2013.
October 2013: Guest on BBC Two's "QI"
Trevor Noah was a guest on the BBC Two comedy panel show "QI" in October 2013.
November 2013: Panelist on "8 Out of 10 Cats"
In November 2013, Trevor Noah appeared as a panelist on the Channel 4 game show "8 Out of 10 Cats".
2013: "It's My Culture" Stand-up Special
In 2013, Trevor Noah released "It's My Culture", another stand-up comedy special.
September 2014: Appears on "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown"
Trevor Noah appeared on Sean Lock's team on "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown" in September 2014.
December 2014: Becomes Recurring Contributor on "The Daily Show"
Trevor Noah's involvement with "The Daily Show" expanded in December 2014 when he became a recurring contributor.
2014: Joins "The Daily Show" as Senior International Correspondent
Trevor Noah joined "The Daily Show" team in 2014 as their Senior International Correspondent.
March 2015: Announced as New Host of "The Daily Show"
Comedy Central made the announcement that Trevor Noah would take over as host of "The Daily Show" in March 2015.
September 2015: Begins Hosting "The Daily Show"
Trevor Noah officially started his tenure as the host of "The Daily Show" in September 2015.
2015: Start of "The Daily Show" Hosting
In 2015, Trevor Noah began his tenure as the host of "The Daily Show", succeeding Jon Stewart.
November 2016: Release of Memoir "Born a Crime"
In November 2016, Trevor Noah published his memoir, "Born a Crime," which received critical acclaim. The book focuses on his upbringing in South Africa and the significant role his mother played in his life.
2016: Publication of "Born a Crime"
Trevor Noah's autobiographical comedy book, "Born a Crime", was published in 2016.
April 2017: Development of "The Opposition with Jordan Klepper"
In April 2017, Trevor Noah began developing a talk show for Jordan Klepper called "The Opposition with Jordan Klepper".
2017: Viewership Trends and Contract Extension
By 2017, "The Daily Show" under Trevor Noah saw a significant drop in overall viewership but maintained strong numbers with millennials. Comedy Central extended his contract through 2022.
2017: Appearance in TV Series "Nashville"
Trevor Noah made an appearance on the TV series "Nashville" in 2017.
2017: First Time Named One of "The 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media"
Trevor Noah was recognized for his influence in New York media in 2017 when The Hollywood Reporter named him one of the "The 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media".
March 2018: Multiyear Contract with Viacom and Launch of Day Zero Productions
In March 2018, Noah signed a multiyear contract with Viacom, giving them first-look rights to his future projects. He also launched his own international production and distribution company, Day Zero Productions.
April 2018: Launch of The Trevor Noah Foundation
In April 2018, Noah established The Trevor Noah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving education for underprivileged youth in South Africa.
July 2018: Release of "The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library"
Noah and the writing staff of "The Daily Show" released "The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library" in July 2018, a compilation of tweets from Donald Trump's presidency.
2018: Controversy over Comments about the French National Football Team
Following France's win at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Trevor Noah's comments about the team's African heritage sparked controversy and drew criticism from the French Ambassador to the United States.
2018: Named One of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People and World Cup Controversy
In 2018, Time magazine included Trevor Noah on its list of the 100 most influential people. That same year, he sparked controversy with comments about the French national football team's African heritage after their World Cup victory.
2018: Appearances in Films
In 2018, he made appearances in the films "Black Panther," "Coming 2 America," and "American Vandal."
May 2019: Executive Producer of "Klepper"
Trevor Noah executive-produced "Klepper", a primetime weekly docuseries, starting in May 2019.
2019: Previous Podcast with Luminary
Trevor Noah hosted a podcast with Luminary in 2019.
2020: Previous Podcast with Luminary
Trevor Noah hosted a podcast with Luminary in 2020.
2020: Becomes a Naturalized U.S. Citizen
Trevor Noah became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 2020.
May 2021: Controversy over Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Comments
In May 2021, Noah sparked controversy with his comments on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He questioned the proportionality of Israel's response to attacks, drawing criticism from figures like David Harris of the American Jewish Committee.
May 2021: Princeton University Class Day Speaker and Honorary Class Member
Trevor Noah delivered the virtual Class Day speech at Princeton University's Class of 2021 commencement ceremony on May 15, 2021. He was also inducted as an honorary member of the graduating class.
2021: Hosting the Grammy Awards
Trevor Noah hosted the Grammy Awards for the first time in 2021.
March 2022: Criticism of Media Coverage of Ukraine Conflict
In March 2022, Noah criticized the media for prioritizing the Ukraine conflict over events in other regions, alleging a racial bias in news reporting. He highlighted the contrast between the acceptance of Ukrainian refugees and the treatment of other refugee groups.
September 2022: Mocking of Sham Referendums in Ukraine
In September 2022, Noah mocked the sham referendums held in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.
September 2022: Announcement of Departure from "The Daily Show"
On September 29, 2022, Trevor Noah announced his departure from "The Daily Show" after seven years. He expressed a desire to return to stand-up comedy, travel, and pursue other opportunities.
October 2022: Controversy over Remarks on Rishi Sunak's Prime Ministership
Noah faced criticism for claiming a racist backlash in the UK against Rishi Sunak becoming the first Prime Minister of Indian descent. Critics, including Sajid Javid and Tom Holland, accused him of misrepresenting the UK's political climate.
December 2022: Final Episode of "The Daily Show"
Trevor Noah's last episode as host of "The Daily Show" aired on December 8, 2022.
2022: Hosts White House Correspondents Dinner
Trevor Noah served as the host of the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2022.
2022: Contract with "The Daily Show" Ends
Trevor Noah's contract as the host of "The Daily Show" concluded in 2022.
2022: End of "The Daily Show" Hosting and White House Correspondents Dinner
Trevor Noah's time as host of "The Daily Show" ended in 2022. He also hosted the White House Correspondents Dinner that year.
2022: Hosting the Grammy Awards and White House Correspondents' Dinner
He hosted the Grammy Awards for the second time in 2022, and also hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner that year.
June 2023: Announcement of Spotify Podcast "What Now? with Trevor Noah"
In June 2023, it was announced that Trevor Noah would be launching a weekly Spotify podcast called 'What Now? with Trevor Noah'.
2023: Hosting the Grammy Awards
Trevor Noah hosted the Grammy Awards for the third time in 2023.
2023: Awarded the Erasmus Prize
Trevor Noah received the Erasmus Prize in 2023.
2024: Hosting the Grammy Awards
Trevor Noah is scheduled to host the Grammy Awards for the fourth time in 2024.