Trevor Noah

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/trevor-noah

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1. When was Trevor Noah born?February 20, 1984
2. Where was Trevor Noah born?Johannesburg, South Africa
3. What is the career commencement?Initiated professional career in South Africa in 2008
4. What is the daily show tenure?Served as host from 2015 to 2022
5. Who is Trevor Noah?Trevor Noah is a comedian and TV host from South Africa who makes people laugh and think about the world.
6. What is Trevor Noah famous for?He is famous for hosting "The Daily Show" and for his funny jokes about politics and culture.

Satire: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Political Commentary: The analysis and discussion of political events, figures, and policies, often with an opinionated perspective.
Autobiographical: Relating to the writing of a person's life story by that person.