Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the South Africa Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
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A comedian from Johannesburg who took over one of the most influential shows on American television, and wrote a memoir of growing up illegal under apartheid.
Trevor Noah is a comedian, television host, actor and political commentator, born in Johannesburg, who began his career in South Africa in 2002.
He created and hosted Tonight with Trevor Noah from 2010, became Senior International Correspondent on The Daily Show in 2014, and succeeded Jon Stewart as its host in 2015.
He created and hosted Tonight with Trevor Noah from 2010, became Senior International Correspondent on The Daily Show in 2014, and succeeded Jon Stewart as its host in 2015.
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