Trevor Noah

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Trevor Noah's achievements span television, literature, and live performance. He holds two Primetime Emmy Awards and was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by *Time* magazine in 2018. His memoir *Born a Crime* achieved bestseller status and was adapted into a successful film. He has hosted the Grammy Awards six consecutive years, a testament to his standing in the industry. His ability to navigate complex global politics while maintaining humor has earned him widespread recognition and respect.

AwardsTrevor Noah has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety Talk Series in 2017 and 2018. He received three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Host in a Talk/News/Special Program between 2016 and 2018. Additional accolades include a Peabody Award in 2016, a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Series in 2017, and a People's Choice Award for Favorite Late Night TV Host in 2018.

Honours & Distinctions

Time 100 Most Influential People

Time Magazine·2018

Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters

University of the Western Cape·2019

Received for contributions to comedy and social commentary.

Key to the City

City of Johannesburg·2017

Awarded in recognition of his cultural impact.

Rankings & Lists

#12

25 Greatest Comedians of the 21st Century

Rolling Stone·2020

#35

35 Most Powerful People in New York Media

Hollywood Reporter·2017

Magazine Covers

TIME

April 2018

100 Most Influential People

Vanity Fair

2017

Comedy Issue

2016

Man of the Year Special Edition

Records & Feats

Most Views on a YouTube Video by a Comedian

Chart Record·2017

Recognized for the most views on a YouTube video by a comedian at the time of his special releases.