Who Is Stephen Colbert? Biography, Marriage And Religion
Who Is Stephen Colbert?
Stephen Colbert is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host.
Biography
Colbert was born on May 13, 1964, in Washington, D.C., He is the last born of 11 children. Colbert’s father —James William Colbert Jr. was an immunologist and his mother, Lorna Elizabeth Colbert was also a homemaker.
Stephen Colbert is best known on screens for hosting the satirical Comedy Central program The Colbert Report from 2005 to 2014 plus others such as:
• CBS talk program
• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Is Stephen Colbert Married?
Yes, He is married to Evelyn McGee-Colbert since 1993. This couple has 3 children.
What Is The Religion Of Stephen Colbert?
Stephen Colbert was born and raised in a Catholic home. He is a proud Christian who holds the Catholic faith.
He has had several interviews to explain his relationship with Jesus Christ and how God has been gracious to him in his career and personal life.
In one interview he described his parents as devout people who taught their children it was possible to question the church, and still be Catholic.
Once again, “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert shared his experience of turning away from atheism to Christianity with America Media. This means he once became an atheist before getting back to Jesus Christ as a prodigal son.
During The Late Show interview with singer Dua Lipa, Colbert gave a monologue about his Catholic faith in the Christian religion by saying:
“I’m a Christian and a Catholic, and that’s always connected to the idea of love and sacrifice, being somehow related, and giving yourself to other people, and that death is not defeat,” he said.
He holds a deep belief system such as in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and his saving power.
Stephen Colbert has been very outspoken about his faith and the kind of relationship his career has revolved around God. His interviews make others feel encouraged to worship God.
What Church Does Colbert Attend?
Colbert, as an ordained minister of God, attends the Universal Life Church Monastery. He has held the Roman Catholic faith for a very long time.
