Political and News Satire
Stephen Colbert is widely known for his focus on political and news satire. He is considered one of the best political comedians in America. Three big television shows that he is or was a part of (The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and The Late Show) are among the top political comedy shows in the U.S.
Character Comedy
Colbert's types of humor also include character comedy. His performance of character comedy can be found in The Daily Show, where he played a correspondent, and in The Colbert Report, where he played a fictional character named Dr. Stephen T. Colbert D.F.A. (Doctor of Fine Arts).
Other Genres
Besides political/news satire and character comedy, Stephen Colbert also performs sketch comedy and improvisational comedy.
Aside from politics and news, he also talks about American culture, popular culture, social awkwardness, civil rights, religion, and human sexuality.
Aside from politics and news, he also talks about American culture, popular culture, social awkwardness, civil rights, religion, and human sexuality.