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Trevor Noah Profile

Trevor Noah is a comedian, writer and host.

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What this record covers

Public figure and career highlights

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Record details

Birthplace
Trevor Noah was born in South Africa. [s5]
Comedic Career
Trevor Noah is a comedian and writer. [s1]
Television Host
Trevor Noah has hosted several high-profile events. [s4] [s3]
Philanthropy
Trevor Noah founded the Trevor Noah Foundation. [s2]
Awards and Recognition
Trevor Noah has received multiple awards and nominations. [s3] [s4]
Education Advocacy
Trevor Noah advocates for education and education equity. [s2]

Sources & evidence

  1. [s1] www.trevornoah.com

    Official professional biography

    Official source · Accessed 2026-11-07

  2. [s2] trevornoahfoundation.org

    Trevor Noah Foundation history

    Official source · Accessed 2026-11-07

  3. [s3] www.televisionacademy.com

    Television Academy record

    Official source · Accessed 2026-11-07

  4. [s4] www.grammy.com

    www.grammy.com

    Reporting or institutional reference · Accessed 2026-11-07

  5. [s5] www.bbc.co.uk

    www.bbc.co.uk

    Reporting or institutional reference · Accessed 2026-11-07

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