Stephen Colbert

TV Personality

Birthday

Date : 13 May Year : 1964

Age

61 Years Old

Birth Place

Washington United States

Zodiac Sign

Taurus

Relationship

Evelyn McGee Colbert (m. 1993)

Height

5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)

Parents

James William Colbert Jr., Lorna Colbert

Nationality

American

#23858 Most Popular

Estimated Wealth by period

$73M - 77 Million

Stephen Colbert Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$10M - 12 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$64 Million

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Introduction

Stephen Colbert is an American comedian, writer, producer, and television host known for his sharp political satire, quick wit, and iconic characters. He is best recognized as the host of the long-running late-night show The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and for his satirical persona on The Colbert Report.

Career

Early Debut: Began his career in the 1990s with improv comedy at The Second City in Chicago and joined the cast of Saturday Night Live as a writer and occasional performer.

Breakthrough Role: Gained widespread fame as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart from 1997 to 2005, where he created memorable segments and characters.

The Colbert Report: Hosted his own satirical news program The Colbert Report on Comedy Central from 2005 to 2014, winning multiple Emmy Awards for the show and his performance.

Late Night Success: Took over as host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2015 following David Letterman’s retirement. The show became highly popular for its mix of comedy, interviews, and political commentary.

Further Work: Produced and starred in several comedy specials and has written books, including the bestselling I Am America (And So Can You!) and The Late Show-related projects.

Recent Work: Continues hosting The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which remains one of America’s top late-night programs as of 2026. He has also expanded into acting roles and executive producing.

Family Life

Stephen Colbert was born on May 13, 1964, in Washington, D.C. He is the youngest of 11 children born to James and Lorna Colbert. He lost his father and two brothers in a plane crash when he was 10 years old. He has been married to Evelyn "Evie" McGee-Colbert since 1993. The couple has three children — two sons and one daughter. The family resides in New York.

Stephen Colbert Net Worth

As of 2026, Stephen Colbert’s net worth is estimated to be around $73 - 77 million. He has earned primarily through his long-running television shows, book sales, production deals, and endorsements.

Notable Achievements

Multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Variety Series for The Colbert Report and The Late Show.
Hosted The Colbert Report, which won two Peabody Awards.
Bestselling author with multiple books.
Won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2024.
Successfully transitioned from satirical news host to one of the most influential late-night television hosts in America.

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