Stephen Colbert
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Stephen Colbert
Summary
Stephen Colbert is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on May 13, 1964[3]. He worked as an actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], television presenter[7], and television producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,012 views/month, #1,735 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Stephen Colbert…
- Stephen Colbert was born on May 13, 1964[3].
- Stephen Colbert's father was James William Colbert, Jr.[10].
- Among Stephen Colbert's spouses was Evelyn McGee-Colbert[11].
- Stephen Colbert held citizenship in United States[12].
- English was Stephen Colbert's native language[13].
- Stephen Colbert's professions included actor[4].
- Stephen Colbert worked as a comedian[5].
- Stephen Colbert's professions included screenwriter[6].
- Stephen Colbert's professions included television presenter[7].
- Stephen Colbert's professions included television producer[8].
- Stephen Colbert worked as a writer[14].
- Stephen Colbert was educated at Northwestern University[15].
- Stephen Colbert's education included a stint at Porter-Gaud School[16].
- Stephen Colbert's education included a stint at Hampden–Sydney College[17].
- Stephen Colbert was educated at Northwestern University School of Communication[18].
- Stephen Colbert received the Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[19].
- Stephen Colbert received the Writers Guild of America Award[20].
- Stephen Colbert received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[21].
- Stephen Colbert received the Exceptional Public Achievement Medal[22].
- Stephen Colbert received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Talk Series[23].
- Stephen Colbert was a member of Writers Guild of America, East[24].
- Stephen Colbert's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
- Stephen Colbert is recorded as male[26].
- Stephen Colbert's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Stephen Colbert was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on May 13, 1964[3]. His father was James William Colbert, Jr.[10]. English was his native language[13].
Education
Educated at Northwestern University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1851[30], headquartered in Evanston[31]; Porter-Gaud School[16], a private school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1867[34]; Hampden–Sydney College[17], a liberal arts college in the United States[35], in United States[36], founded in 1775[37]; and Northwestern University School of Communication[18], a film school[38], in United States[39], founded in 2002[40]. Stephen Colbert studied under Del Close[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], television presenter[7], television producer[8], and writer[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[19], a Grammy Awards[42], in United States[43], founded in 1959[44]; Writers Guild of America Award[20], a cultural prize[45], in United States[46], founded in 1949[47]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[21], a class of award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1957[50]; Exceptional Public Achievement Medal[22], an award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1959[53]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Talk Series[23], a class of award[54], in United States[55], founded in 2015[56].
Personal Life
Among Stephen Colbert's spouses was Evelyn McGee-Colbert[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[57].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Stephen Colbert include Aptostichus stephencolberti[58], a taxon[59] and Diamphipnoa colberti[60], a taxon[61].
Why It Matters
Stephen Colbert ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,012 views/month, #1,735 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Mindy Kaling[64], an actor[65], b. 1979[66], of United States[67], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[68], specialised in acting[69].
He is credited with the discovery of truthiness[70]. Entities named for him include Aptostichus stephencolberti[58], a taxon[59] and Diamphipnoa colberti[60], a taxon[61].
FAQs
Where was Stephen Colbert born?
Stephen Colbert was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
Who were Stephen Colbert's parents?
Stephen Colbert's father was James William Colbert, Jr.[10].
Who was Stephen Colbert married to?
Stephen Colbert's spouses include Evelyn McGee-Colbert[11].
What did Stephen Colbert do for work?
Stephen Colbert worked as actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], television presenter[7], and television producer[8].
Where did Stephen Colbert go to school?
Stephen Colbert was educated at Northwestern University[15], Porter-Gaud School[16], Hampden–Sydney College[17], and Northwestern University School of Communication[18].
What awards did Stephen Colbert receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[19], Writers Guild of America Award[20], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[21], and Exceptional Public Achievement Medal[22].
Who did Stephen Colbert influence?
Stephen Colbert has been cited as an influence by Mindy Kaling[64].
What did Stephen Colbert discover?
Stephen Colbert is credited as discoverer of truthiness[70].