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Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert, born May 13, 1964, was a well-loved regular on 'The Daily Show', and has carved out an important position with his own show 'The Colbert Report' on the Comedy Channel. He impersonates a bloviating right-wing news commentator, while bringing his own manic charm.

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About Stephen Colbert

Known for: Host of Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report', a satirical news show in which he portrays a caricatured version of a conservative, right-wing know-it-all. He recently took a real step into politics when his super political action committee [PAC] 'Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow' was approved in June 2011 by the Federal Election Commission.

Colbert is an American political satirist, writer,comedian and television host who was born in Washington, D.C. He originally wanted to be an actor and studied acting while at Northwestern University. Although he was disinterested in comedy, after graduation he was in desperate need of a job and took a job at The Second City (TSC), a long-running improvisational comedy enterprise in Chicago, answering phones and selling souvenirs. He found out that employees could take classes, which he did and he found it immensely entertaining. He was then hired on at The Second City with their touring group as Steve Carell's understudy. In 1995, he left TSC to work with Comedy Central on 'Exit 57'. Although the show only lasted 12 episodes, it acted as a launching pad for Colbert's career.

In 2005, after stints in shows like 'The Dana Carvey Show' and 'The Daily Show', among many other TV and film appearances, Colbert stepped into his current role in Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report'. Colbert portrays a right-wing political know-it-all, and makes fun of people's political ignorance. The show has garnered a huge following and made Colbert a star.

Colbert, who is the youngest of eleven children, is a practicing Roman Catholic. Colbert lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife Evelyn McGee-Colbert and three children, Madeline, Peter, and John.

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2006 was his sexy year. He was named 2nd Sexiest TV News Anchor in September 2006 by Maxim Online, and he was the only man on the list. In November, he was named a sexy surprise by People, and in the December issue of GQ, Colbert was also named one of GQ's Men of the Year.

In February 2007, Ben & Jerry's unveiled a new ice cream flavor named Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream.

In January 2010, Colbert received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his album A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!.

On October 30, 2010, Colbert organized a mock rally in opposition to Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity'. Colbert's rally was called 'Keep Fear Alive'.

Complete Words to Stephen Colbert's 'Mine' poem, recited by Sam Waterston at the 'Rally to Restore Sanity' on October 30, 2010

Mine
by Stephen Colbert

Did you hear that? No? You're probably going deaf.
It's your kids back home cooking up some crystal meth.

Did you turn off the oven; did you set the alarm?
They still haven't caught the man with one arm.

Look around at these people; how safe do you feel?
Your car when you parked; did you lock it?
Thinking reasonably now, what are the odds that nobody here's a pickpocket

That guy who just coughed on your neck; could he have an infection?
The restaurant where you went to brunch: did it fail its health inspection?

A madman could set loose a virus for which there's no cure.
And while these things may be unlikely, ask yourself: are you sure?

And can you be sure that you won't get ebolah from a tainted Diet Cola,toxic waste or getting chased by a bearded Ayatollah?

Funnel clouds and hail; anthrax in the mail.
Your lover will discover your vestigial tail.

Someone's robbing your house. I can see through your blouse.
Your mother was right; you chose the wrong spouse.

Unlabeled Drano, tornadoes, torpedoes, the horrible sight of some Guidos in Speedos.
STDs, PCBs, SUVs, UV light. A giant pimple on your face you have a date tonight.

Choking on a biscotti; being whacked by John Gotti.
Getting trapped overnight in a full porta-potty.

And I have one final fear to drop in your bucket about a friend of a friend of the man from Nantucket:

There once was a man from Euclaire.
Who no one was able to scare.
He wouldn't join panics about the Hispanics, and later he was killed by a bear.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: Television host and actor Stephen Colbert is shown on a screen introducing a performance by Artist of the Decade award recipient Toby Keith at the American Country Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: TV Personality Stephen Colbert via satellite at the American Country Awards 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 04: TV Personality Stephen Colbert (L) and wife, Evelyn Colbert arrive at the 34th Kennedy Center Honors held at the Kennedy Center Hall of States on December 4, 2011 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 4: Comedian Stephen Colbert arrives with his wife Evelyn McGee-Colbert (R) for a Kennedy Center Honors reception in the East Room of the White House on December 4, 2011in Washington, DC. For their accomplishments and contributions to the arts actress Meryl Streep, singer Neil Diamond, actress Barbara Cook, musician Yo-Yo Ma, and musician Sonny Rollins where etched recognized as this year's recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors.

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