Trevor Noah – Comedian, TV Host, and Author

Noah is best-known for his work as host and writer of Comedy Central’s satirical news program The Daily Show. Additionally, he writes and performs stand-up comedy shows.

Noah was the illegal offspring of a mixed marriage between a black South African mother and white Swiss father, which was illegal under apartheid laws. To protect him from police officials, his mother and grandmother kept him hidden by hiding him away from police surveillance.

Born in South Africa

Trevor Noah is a popular comedian, TV host and author with an intriguing history. Born in South Africa to parents with mixed heritages – his black Xhosa mother was from South Africa while his Swiss-German father hails from Switzerland – Trevor spent much of his childhood during apartheid era South Africa where race played an influential cultural and legal factor – thus rendering Noah’s parents ineligible for marriage under its laws due to interracial marriage laws preventing their union legally.

Noah provides an intimate portrait of his early childhood and his fiercely determined mother in Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. She spent much of her time protecting them and maintaining their innocence – especially from Abel Shingange, their stepfather who physically abused both of them and their wife.

Noah’s memoir is an engaging account of love, family, and perseverance that will captivate readers with its quick wit and humor. If you’re searching for an amusing book or one that explores African modern history this memoir would make an excellent choice!

Host of the Daily Show

As Jon Stewart announced his departure as host of The Daily Show in 2015, Comedy Central quickly made the choice to replace him with Noah as its host. Though initially unfamiliar to American audiences, Noah quickly established himself as its quirky guide while providing insider insight on global and US current events.

His 2016 memoir Born a Crime chronicling his childhood as the son of a white father and black mother in Apartheid-era South Africa became a New York Times bestseller. Noah also hosted the 2023 Grammy awards, wrote and performed stand-up comedy specials, recorded an album for Spotify and completed sold-out global tours.

Noah is a regular guest on various late-night programs and hosted both of the Emmy awards (in 2022 and 2023). His comedy tour has reached five continents so far and will return to America again in 2024. Additionally, he’s working on his second book Into the Uncut Grass (which means uncut grass in English).

Author of Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

Trevor Noah was born to a white Swiss father and black Xhosa mother despite interracial relationships being illegal at that time. Living proof of their indiscretions, Noah spent most of his early years indoors due to extreme and sometimes absurd measures his mother would take in order to hide him from government authorities who might take steps against them at any moment.

Patricia often pretended not to recognize her son when in public with him, as this was their only means of getting around Soweto without being arrested by police for having a biracial child. Patricia was an independent woman who disregarded any oppressive laws which threatened their family’s well-being.

Noah’s stories provide both humorous and profound insight into South African culture, systems, and history. His childhood narratives and early struggles are interspersed with reflections on his mother’s Christian faith which have informed his pragmatic approach to religion.

Father of two children

Trevor Noah has an uncanny ability to extract universal truths from personal experience, creating stories both touching and amusing. From eating caterpillars for sustenance to trying out romantic relationships with strangers in high school, his childhood experiences reveal something about how humans navigate the complexities of human existence.

Trevor’s mother Patricia met Robert during apartheid era South Africa, when blacks lived on lower floors while whites lived above. Since it was illegal for biracial couples to cohabit, Patricia kept Robert as a secret from Trevor.

Once apartheid ended, Trevor began visiting his father more regularly. Though initially awkward, they soon established routines. Robert often prepared Trevor’s favorite dish – Rosti (a Swiss dish consisting of potato pancake with gravy). Trevor also relished experiencing European Christmas traditions such as trees with fake snow, stockings, and presents; something unlike what had been experienced previously in Africa.