• Stephen Colbert is a famous comedian
  • He is known for his time on The Daily Show
  • Learn more about his journey to fame in our video above 

Stephen Colbert has maintained his popularity for over 20 years in a way that countless stars wish they had. Do you remember how he started his on-screen career?

Stephen Colbert: The Long Journey To Late Night

Stephen Colbert is known for his time on The Daily Show and its hit spin-off The Colbert Report, but did you know how he got his career started?

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The Daily Show s STEPHEN COLBERT holds aloft a painting of Bill O Reilly during his appearance at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at Harvard Mandatory.
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He is one of the big names to come from the comedy troupe Second City. He succeeded in Hollywood along with stars like Steve Carrell, Joan Rivers, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Chris Farley, Bob Odenkirk, and Mike Myers. 

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