Consider these facts about Trevor Noah before he takes over The Daily Show from Jon Stewart.
He Made Tonight Show History
In 2013, Noah became the first African comedian to ever perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
His Parents Got Married Illegally
Noah is the son of a black African woman and a white Swiss man who met when interracial relationships were against the law in South Africa.
He’s Already Been a Host
Of “Tonight with Trevor Noah,” a talk show in South Africa. It ran for two years.
And He’s at the Center of a Documentary
Noah is the subject of a documentary, “You Laugh But It’s True.” You can check it outon Netflix.
He’s Got Personality
So much, in fact, that Noah was nominated the MTV Africa Music Award for Personality of the Year in 2014.
He Can Dance!
He came in second place on South Africa’s version of Dancing With the Stars. Let’s hope he cuts some rugs as host!
He Doesn’t Like Jews?
He does. We’re kidding. But he’s gotten in trouble in the past for Tweets such as this.