As Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" reaches its end and its famous host and character goes up to other ventures by taking up David Letterman's job in "The Late Show," what is currently Stephen Colbert's net worth?
He's a man of many talents: he can act, sing and, above all, he can certainly do political humor and comedy in general. Stephen Colbert's net worth has been the fruit of many years in the business, working hard since his days in "The Daily Show."
When, back in the spring of 2014, it was first announced that Colbert would be taking over CBS' "The Late Show" after David Letterman's retirement, many wondered whether he'd be taking his famous character "Stephen Colbert" along with the ride - but, in any case, it was clear that Stephen Colbert's net worth was on the ride, taking up one of the most popular gigs in the entertainment business.
While it is unclear how much Colbert will be paid for hosting "The Late Show" once he takes up the mantle next year - the date is still unspecified, though it has been reported that Letterman would be finishing up come springtime -, certainly it will be a high sum, taking up one of the longest-running late night shows in television, like Jimmy Fallon did recently when he took up Jay Leno's position in NBC's "The Tonight Show."
As it is, Stephen Colbert's net worth from his work in different mediums has made him a rich man. While he has most notably worked with his Comedy Central character "Stephen Colbert" (a satire of conservative political commentator Bill O'Reilly, from Fox News) in both his own Report and Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show" before that, he has also been a part of different acting ventures, albeit in smaller roles or cameos - like the fun fact that he and his family can be seen for a moment during "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug."
Currently, Stephen Colbert's net worth stands at $45 million according to Celebrity Net Worth, with a reported 6 million a year salary at the time he ended the Report!
