Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Political Satirist & NYT Bestselling Author; Former Host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"

Stephen Colbert Biography

Stephen Colbert is a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host who has played a significant role in shaping American comedy and political satire. Colbert began his career in improvisational theater, performing professionally as an understudy for Steve Carell at Second City Chicago, where he also worked with comedians Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris. Together, they created and starred in two television comedies: the sketch show "Exit 57" and the parody of after-school specials "Strangers with Candy."

Colbert gained national attention as a correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," where he developed a satirical conservative persona. He later hosted "The Colbert Report," a parody of personality-driven political opinion shows, including "The O'Reilly Factor," in which he portrayed a caricatured version of conservative political pundits. His performance at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where he lampooned the administration and the media, further elevated his profile in political satire. "The Colbert Report" aired more than 1,400 episodes on Comedy Central and earned six Emmy Awards, including two for Outstanding Variety Series.

After "The Colbert Report," Colbert succeeded David Letterman as host of "The Late Show" on CBS, this time appearing as himself rather than a fictionalized character. The show became the highest-rated American late-night talk show, holding the top ranking for nine consecutive seasons and surpassing "The Tonight Show" in key demographic viewership. Colbert's book, "I Am America (And So Can You!)," reached No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.

Colbert has received 52 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning 11 awards for his work on "The Daily Show," "The Colbert Report," "The Late Show," and a Showtime election special. He has also received three Grammy Award nominations, winning twice for Best Comedy Album for "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!" and for Best Spoken Word Album for "America Again." Colbert has been honored with three Peabody Awards and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people. He received the Speaker of the Year Award from The Cross Examination Debate Association for his contributions to political discourse.

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" won Outstanding Talk Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards and received the Producers Guild Award for Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment, Variety, Sketch, Standup & Talk Television. Over more than 3,000 episodes across two television networks, Colbert has established himself as a leading figure in television, comedy, and political commentary, recognized for his mastery of satire and his enduring influence on American public life.

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Stephen Colbert Videos

Colbert's Dancing Breaks The Internet | NJ's Ominous Sky Visitors ...
EPISODE 2: Stephen Colbert on faith, God and politics in the age of Trump
Stephen Colbert Discusses 'The Late Show' and His Career | TimesTalks

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Stephen Colbert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Host & Emcee, Author, Commencement, Television & Film, Celebrity, Motivational, Culture, Political and Comedian.

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Stephen Colbert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Host & Emcee and Author. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Stephen Colbert generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Trevor Noah, John Oliver and Seth Meyers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stephen Colbert for an upcoming event.

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Stephen Colbert Videos

Colbert's Dancing Breaks The Internet | NJ's Ominous Sky Visitors ...
EPISODE 2: Stephen Colbert on faith, God and politics in the age of Trump
Stephen Colbert Discusses 'The Late Show' and His Career | TimesTalks

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  • How do I book Stephen Colbert to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Stephen Colbert for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Stephen Colbert, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Stephen Colbert or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Stephen Colbert for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Stephen Colbert, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stephen Colbert, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Stephen Colbert speak about?

    Stephen Colbert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Host & Emcee, Author, Commencement, Television & Film, Celebrity, Motivational, Culture, Political and Comedian.
  • Where does Stephen Colbert travel from?

    Stephen Colbert generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Stephen Colbert?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stephen Colbert for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stephen Colbert for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Stephen Colbert or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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