Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, television host, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and radio host. He is best known for hosting The Daily Show, an American satirical news program on Comedy Central. Noah was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to a black South African mother and a white Swiss father. He grew up in Soweto during the apartheid era, and his experiences growing up in a racially divided country have been a major influence on his comedy. Noah began his career as a stand-up comedian in South Africa in 2002, and has since performed in numerous countries around the world. He has released several comedy specials, including African American, It's My Culture, and Lost in Translation. In 2015, Noah became the host of The Daily Show, succeeding Jon Stewart. He has since become one of the most popular late-night hosts in the United States, and has won several awards for his work on the show. Noah is also an author, having written the New York Times bestseller Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. He has also written several other books, including The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History as Told by Jon Stewart and His Guests, and End Times: A Daily Show Guide to the End of the World. Noah is an outspoken advocate for social justice and human rights, and has used his platform to speak out against racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination. He is also a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement.