Stephen Colbert is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host born on May 13, 1964. He is best known for hosting the Comedy Central news satire show "The Colbert Report" from 2005 to 2014, and since September 2015, he has been the host of the CBS talk show "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert".

Colbert started his career with improvisational theater and was part of the Second City comedy troupe. He gained wide recognition as a correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" before getting his own show. His "Colbert Report" was a parody of political opinion shows, which made him a well-known figure in political satire. He has won numerous awards, including eleven Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and three Peabody Awards. He also hosted the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2017 and signed a deal in 2021 to produce several programs for CBS Studios.

In 2025, it was announced that CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in May 2026 after 33 years of the franchise. Despite this, he remains an influential figure with strong satirical commentary, especially in relation to political topics.

Colbert is noted for his sharp political satire, and his show often features a mix of comedy and interviews with diverse guests. His background includes Irish Catholic roots, and he experienced personal tragedy with the loss of his father and brothers in a plane crash during his childhood.