Famous South African Comedians

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Trevor Noah

(Comedian & Host Of The Daily Show)

Birthdate: February 20, 1984

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa

Trevor Noah is a writer, political commentator, comedian and television host and hosts the American satirical news programme, The Daily Show. He has also hosted several other shows, including the late-night talk show, Tonight with Trevor Noah. He is an actor too. He has written an autobiographical book, Born A Crime, and has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Emmy Award.

Leon Schuster

(South African Filmmaker and Comedian)

Birthdate: May 21, 1951

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Vereeniging, South Africa

Leon Schuster is a South African filmmaker, actor, comedian, singer, and presenter. Over the years, Schuster's films have been targeted for issues related to racism. In 2020, more than six of his movies were removed from the South African streaming service Showmax for being racially insensitive as he had used blackface in his movies for comedic effect.