Earlier this week, CBS announced that Steven Colbert, of "The Colbert Report," will take over the "Late Show" when David Letterman retires in 2015.
Colbert has hosted his own political news program since 2005, adopting the unforgettable character of an idiotic, conservative political pundit. In his new gig, he will leave his fictional persona behind.
Although many fans don't know what to expect, Colbert has proved himself as a smart and hilarious guy ever since growing up the youngest of 11 children in a Southern Catholic family.
The youngest of 11 children, Stephen Colbert was born in Washington, D.C., on May 13, 1964.
Growing up in Charleston, S.C., his interest in acting was sparked by parts in several school plays.
Source: Biography
It helped that he grew up in a home full of singing and dancing. His actress mother, Lorna, taught him how to do stage falls by pretending to faint on the kitchen floor.
Source: The Colbert Report
See the rest of the story at Business Insider