Trevor Noah Net Worth

Comedian Trevor Noah skyrocketed to fame when he was tapped to replace Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show. In addition to his work as a television host, he has published bestselling books, made TV and movie appearances, and hosted prestigious events, including the Grammy Awards and the White House Correspondents Dinner. With that kind of success, it’s hard not to ask questions about Trevor Noah’s net worth.

What Is Trevor Noah’s Net Worth?

Currently, Noah’s net worth is approximately $100 million. This number includes Trevor’s annual salary at The Daily Show, which is $16 million per season, the seven figures he received for his memoir, Born a Crime, and money he’s earned from his comedy tours. His popular podcast, On Second Thought, is another source of revenue, meaning that Noah’s net worth is likely to rise even higher in the future.

Who Is Trevor Noah?

Trevor Noah was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Robert and Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah. At the time of his birth, South Africa had laws against interracial relationships, making the relationship between his white father and black mother illegal. He was raised in South Africa and attended Maryvale College, a Roman Catholic school.

In 2002, he got his first big break in show business, appearing in a small role on Isidingo, a South African soap opera. He became the host of his very own radio show, Noah’s Ark. After leaving the youth-oriented radio show, he began to focus on his comedy career. He supported Canadian comedian Russell Peters on his tour of South Africa and opened for many other established comedians, including Gabriel Iglesias and Darren Simpson, on various comedy tours.

During this time, he hosted several television programs, including an educational show called Run the Adventure, a gossip show titled The Real Goboza, and a dating game show called The Amazing Date. He eventually became the host of his own program, Tonight with Trevor Noah. He consistently found success with audiences and won an MTV Africa music award for “Personality of the Year” in 2015. 

In 2011, he moved to the United States, becoming the first South African comedian to appear on The Tonight Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. He starred in a one-man comedy show, Trevor Noah: The Racist, and appeared in a documentary called You Laugh But It’s True. During this time, he also appeared as a panelist on BBC comedy programs like QI and 8 Out of 10 Cats.

In 2014, Trevor Noah’s comedy career reached new heights when he became a recurring contributor on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. When Stewart left the show in 2015, Comedy Central announced that Noah would succeed Stewart as the new host of the satirical news program. The announcement of the hosting gig was initially met with controversy as some of Noah’s older jokes resurfaced online. However, Comedy Central continued to support its new host, and the first episode of Trevor Noah’s Daily Show debuted on September 28th, 2015.

Although Daily Show viewership declined after Jon Stewart’s departure, the show’s ratings still remained strong after Trevor began hosting, especially with the millennial audience. After Noah received his first Primetime Emmy Award for his work as a Daily Show host, he was able to negotiate a contract extension with Viacom. Along with his duties as a late-night comedy show host, he began to produce and host end-of-the-year specials at Comedy Central. He released two comedy specials the same year he started hosting The Daily Show, and he released two additional stand-up specials in 2017.

In 2016, Noah published Born a Crime, a memoir about growing up in South Africa under apartheid. Not only did the book top the New York Times Bestseller list, but it was recognized as one of the year’s top books by many news outlets. In 2018, he announced that his production company, Ark Angel Productions, would adapt the book into a feature film, with Lupita Nyong’o starring as Noah’s mother. 

Fun Facts About Trevor Noah 

• Noah speaks eight different languages: English, German, Afrikaans, Zulu, Tsonga, Tswana, Xhosa, and Southern Sotho.
• When Noah was young, his family explained his light skin tone to others by claiming that he had Albinism.
• In 2008, Trevor Noah appeared on the South African broadcasting corporation version of Strictly Come Dancing, where he came in second place.
• Noah set up a non-profit, The Trevor Noah Foundation so that he could provide opportunities for disadvantaged youth in his native South Africa.
• While you can’t see Trevor Noah onscreen in the hit film Black Panther, you can hear his voice. Noah provides the voice for Griot, the artificial intelligence in Shuri’s laboratory. 
• After Trevor Noah became the Daily Show host, he had King Logan and Timbaland create a remixed version of the show’s original theme. 
• In 2018, Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

What’s Next for Trevor Noah?

Trevor Noah’s Daily Show contract is set to end in 2022. While it’s possible that he’ll agree to a new contract and continue to host the popular Comedy Central program, Noah has also been tapped as a potential host for The Late Late Show. Noah would replace James Corden, who announced that he will be departing the show in 2023.

Whether he stays with The Daily Show or moves on to new opportunities, his star will likely continue to rise. Noah has won numerous awards for his work as a host and has found success in many industries. Trevor Noah’s net worth of $100 million is already impressive, but his net worth could climb even higher in the future. 

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