Stephen Colbert’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline
Net Worth
Stephen Colbert is estimated to have a net worth of $75 million. His wealth comes from his successful career as a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He has earned a substantial income from his various television shows, including The Colbert Report and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as from his book deals, endorsements, and speaking engagements.
Awards
Stephen Colbert has received numerous awards throughout his career, including:
- Primetime Emmy Awards:
- Outstanding Variety Series for The Colbert Report (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- Also Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for The Colbert Report (2008, 2010, 2013, 2014)
- Grammy Awards:
- Best Comedy Album for A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! (2008)
- Also Best Spoken Word Album for Stephen Colbert’s America: This Book Is My Constitution (2010)
- Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording for The Midnight Gospel (2022)
- Peabody Awards:
- The Colbert Report (2010)
- And also The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2017)
- Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: 2017
Endorsements
Stephen Colbert has endorsed several brands throughout his career, including:
- Chex Mix
- Doritos
- Also Dunkin’ Donuts
- Hyundai
- And also Samsung
Achievements
In addition to his numerous awards, Stephen has also achieved several notable accomplishments, also including:
- Being named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2006 and 2008
- Also Receiving a Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2017
- Being inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2023
Contracts
Stephen Colbert is currently under contract to host The Late Show with Stephen until 2026. His contract is also reportedly worth $50 million per year.
Career Life and Timeline
- 1984: Colbert begins his career as a Second City improvisational comedy performer in Chicago.
- 1995: Joins the cast of Saturday Night Live as a featured player.
- 2005: Also Premieres The Colbert Report, a satirical late-night talk show on Comedy Central.
- 2008: Wins his first Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
- 2010: Wins his second Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Stephen Colbert’s America: This Book Is My Constitution.
- 2014: Also Ends his run on The Colbert Report, having won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety Series.
- 2015: Premieres The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS.
- 2017: Also Wins his third Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording for The Midnight Gospel.
- 2017: Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
- 2023: And also Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.
Overall
Stephen Colbert is a highly successful comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He has received numerous awards and accolades, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in American comedy.
