Biography
Stephen Tyrone Colbert (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 critically acclaimed 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. It was his work as a correspondent on Comedy Central's news-parody series The Daily Show, however, that 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. His book I Am America (And So Can You!) was No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
Acted in 44
2020s
- 2026
The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert
Movie
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2021
2010s
- 2017
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Company
Harry
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse
Ace / Various Voices (voice)
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
The Wrong Coast
TV
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Let It Snow
Happy Successful Guy
- 1997
Janeane Garofalo: HBO Comedy Hour
Dog Trainer
- 1996
The Ambiguously Gay Duo
Ace / Dr. Brainio (voice) · 12 episodes
The Dana Carvey Show
Various Characters · 8 episodes
- 1995
Exit 57
TV
1980s
- 1989
No release date
Saturday TV Funhouse
Grimy / Ace (voice) · 1 episode
Wrote 11
2010s
- 2018
- 2015
2000s
- 2008
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
Writer
- 2007
The Best of The Colbert Report
Writer
- 2006
- 2005
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
- 1996
1970s
- 1975
No release date
The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past
Writer
Produced 11
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News
Executive Producer
Fairview
Executive Producer
- 2021
Tha God's Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha God
Executive Producer
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
- 2015
2000s
- 2006
- 2005
1990s
- 1999
Created 5
2020s
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
2000s
- 2005
1990s
- 1999
- 1995
Exit 57
Creator
Other crew 1
2000s
- 2006
Appearances78
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
From Russia with Lev
Self (archive footage)
Toby Keith: American Icon
Self
There's Someone There
Self (archival footage)
- 2023
Late Night Nightmare
Self
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
The Dividers
Self (archive footage)
- 2022
Pickled
Self
- 2021
Move Fast & Vape Things
Self
- 2020
Stephen Colbert's Election Night 2020: Democracy's Last Stand: Building Back America Great Again Better 2020
Self - Host
Feels Good Man
Self (archive footage)
Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine
Self
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Self
One World: Together at Home
Self - Host
2010s
- 2019
There's Something in the Water
Self (archive footage)
Days of Black and Yellow
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
Trump @War
Self (archive footage)
Citizen Rose
Self · 1 episode
- 2017
PACmen
Self (archive footage)
Who Is Arthur Chu?
Self - Host, Late Show with Stephen Colbert (archival footage)
- 2016
Hero With A Thousand Faces
Self
Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Democracy's Series Finale
Self - Host
- 2015
- 2014
Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special
Self
Generation Like
Self (archive footage)
- 2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
- 2011
Revenge of the Electric Car
Self
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
Self
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
Self
- 2008
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
Self - Host
Playing Columbine
Self (archive footage)
Hype: The Obama Effect
Self (archive footage)
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
Self (archive footage)
- 2007
The Best of The Colbert Report
Self (archive footage)
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Self
- 2005
Casting a Spell: Making 'Bewitched'
Self
Why I Love 'Bewitched'
Self
Sesame Street: All-Star Alphabet
Self - The Letter Z
- 2003
- 2002
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
Self
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1993
1970s
- 1975
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 1 episode
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2025
