• Date of Birth: May 13, 1964
  • Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Stephen Colbert Biography

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Stephen Colbert mini-bio:

He was born in Washington, D.C. on May 13, 1964 and shortly after moved to Charleston, SC. He is the youngest of 11 children. He graduated from Northwestern University. He started in 2nd City Improv, and gradually increased his skills. He then was recruited by Jon Stewart to be a correspondent for The Daily Show. After eight years, he began hosting his own show, The Colbert Report. He has been in a few movies,and appeared in several various television shows, including contributing to some of his own. He and his family live in Montclair, NJ.


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Stephen Colbert Information:
Eye color: Brown
Height: 5' 10 1/2"
Notable feature(s): Glasses, right ear sticks out a little
Education: Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Knox College, Graduated from Northwestern University.
Family: Youngest of 11 children: James ("Jimmy"), Edward ("Eddie"), Mary, William ("Billy"), Margo, Thomas ("Tommy"), Jay, Elizabeth ("Lulu"), Paul, Peter, and Stephen. Father (James W. Colbert), Paul, and Peter died in plane crash in 1974. Married Evelyn McGee, has 3 children: Madeline, Peter, John.
Resides in: Monclair, New Jersey
Religious affiliations: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: Self-described Democrat, plays a Right-wing Republican
Personal interests/hobbies: Played Dungeons & Dragons, likes science fiction, and The Lord of the Rings
Charities: Started the Stephen Colbert AmeriCone Dream Fund for proceeds from Ben & Jerry's AmeriCone Dream. Gives/Gave donations to: Yellow Ribbon Fund, Autism Speaks, Collaboration Foundation, Charity Folks, Comic Relief, First Book, Global Fund for Women, Parkinson Society Maritime Region, Save The Children.
Causes: Veterans/Service Member Support, Homelessness, Disaster Relief, Creative Arts, Human Rights, Mental Challenges, Abuse, AIDS, Children, Economic/Business Support, Health,Miscellaneous, Poverty, Women
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  • SkandarKeynesLover108
    i think he is the stupids guy ever
    posted 675 days ago
  • Sasa42
    Colbert is the man! I miss him and Jon together though. But ohhhh the Colbert Report is soo good, and I looove Strangers With Candy. The man's a genius.
    posted 1084 days ago
  • lerjor
    Stephen Colbert Rocks!!!!! I think he should be in more movies. But, I understand that he's stuck doing the Colbert Report, which is hilarious! I love the dry humor, and the crazy attitude.
    posted 1122 days ago

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