Happy birthday! Stephen Colbert turns 61 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary comedian turns 61 on Tuesday, May. 13, 2025.

Stephen Colbert is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-television host-author Stephen Colbert (The Colbert Report, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Colbert, a cultural icon

Born Stephen Tyrone Colbert in Washington, D.C. on May 13, 1964, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Colbert's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Stephen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Stephen Colbert as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Stephen, you're the best!

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