Stephen Colbert, the famed comedian and talk show presenter, was born in Washington, D.C. on May 13, 1964, to parents James William Colbert Jr. and Lorna Elizabeth Tuck Colbert.
Stephen Colbert’s parents: Meet James William Colbert, Jr., Lorna Colbert
His father, James William Colbert Jr., made substantial contributions to immunology and medical education as a professor at Yale University, Saint Louis University, and the Medical University of South Carolina.
Stephen’s mother, Lorna Elizabeth Tuck Colbert, was a talented artist and devoted housewife. As one of 11 siblings, Stephen grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, surrounded by the love and influence of a devout Catholic family. When Stephen was six years old, the family moved to James Island, South Carolina.
Stephen’s upbringing was shaped by James Colbert’s influential work in medical education and immunology, as well as Lorna Colbert’s talents and homemaking skills.
Stephen’s early years were shaped by his family’s relocation to South Carolina, which shaped the setting in which he acquired his sense of humor and creativity.
