Ten Things to Know About Trevor Noah

Just in time for his Daily Show debut.

Before the Daily Show... - Trevor Noah is gearing up to make his big debut on the Daily Show as Jon Stewart's replacement on September 28 on Comedy Central. Before he wows you with his smarts and jokes, here's a little background on the rising TV star.(Photo: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic)
He's a South African Native - The TV host hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. His mother is Black South African and his father is a white native of Switzerland. His South African heritage serves as one of the major inspirations for his comedy.(Photo: Dayvid Acosta / UPA / Retna Ltd./COrbis)
Forbidden Love - Noah often jokes about being "born a crime" since he was the product of an interracial marriage. Back in 1984, when his mother met his father, both interracial relationships and interracial sex was banned in South Africa.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Viacom)
Organic Inspiration - Only expect jokes from real-life experiences from this guy. Noah constantly says that his mixed-race heritage serves as the main focus and theme of his comedy.(Photo: evin Winter/NBCUniversal/Getty Images)And Scene... - Don't be fooled. The Daily Show won't be Noah's first time at the rodeo. Starting from as young as 18, he began his career in media and entertainment, with his first job as a South African soap opera star in 2002.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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He's a South African Native - The TV host hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. His mother is Black South African and his father is a white native of Switzerland. His South African heritage serves as one of the major inspirations for his comedy.(Photo: Dayvid Acosta / UPA / Retna Ltd./COrbis)

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