Photos: Stephen Colbert through the years

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Photos: Stephen Colbert through the years

Photos: Stephen Colbert through the years

Stephen Colbert visits "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" at Rockefeller Center on February 17, 2014 in New York City.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 31: Stephen Colbert attends the 2014 Shape & Men's Fitness Super Bowl Party at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 31, 2014 in New York City.

Stephen Colbert attends The Drama League's 30th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway honoring Neil Patrick Harris on February 3, 2014 in New York City.

Actor and television host Stephen Colbert, left, and Evie Colbert arrive to a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama in honor of French President Francois Hollande at the White House on February 11, 2014 in Washington, DC. Obama and Hollande said the U.S. and France are embarking on a new, elevated level of cooperation as they confront global security threats in Syria and Iran, deal with climate change and expand economic cooperation.

Comedian/media personality Stephen Colbert (C) speaks on stage with a panal of writers from the "Stephen Colbert Show" during the panal "A Lively Discussion With Stephen Colbert And His Writers" during the 2013 New York Comedy Film Festival at Town Hall on November 7, 2013 in New York City.

Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon during a taping "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" at Rockefeller Center on February 21, 2013 in New York City.

TV personaity Stephen Colbert, winner of the Best Writing for a Variety Series Award and the Variety Series Award for "The Colbert Report" poses in the press room during the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

A sticker of Stephen Colbert is seen on the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

Stephen Colbert(L) and Jimmy Fallon(R) arrive on stage at the Montclair Film Festival Presents: Jimmy Fallon and Stephn Colbert in converstation at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on November 24, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.

Writer/talk show host Stephen Colbert (C) accepts the Best Writing For A Variety Series award for 'The Colbert Report' onstage during the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

(L-R) Author Max Kennedy, President of RFK Center Kerry Kennedy and Satirist Stephen Colbert attend Robert F. Kennedy Center For Justice And Human Rights 2013 Ripple Of Hope Awards Dinner at New York Hilton Midtown on December 11, 2013 in New York City.

Former President Bill Clinton and TV personality Stephen Colbert hold a discussion during the Clinton Global Initiative University at Washington University on April 6, 2013 in St Louis Missouri.

Stephen Colbert speaks onstage at "12-12-12" a concert benefiting The Robin Hood Relief Fund to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy presented by Clear Channel Media & Entertainment, The Madison Square Garden Company and The Weinstein Company at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2012 in New York City.

Stephen Colbert speaks on stage during Pepsi Presents StePhest Colbchella '012: Rocktaugustfest on board the USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum on August 10, 2012 in New York City.

Stephen Colbert speaks on stage during Pepsi Presents StePhest Colbchella '012: Rocktaugustfest on board the USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum on August 10, 2012 in New York City.

TV personality Stephen Colbert and comedian Adam Carolla attend the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

TV personality Stephen Colbert promotes "America Again: Re-becoming The Greatness We Never Weren't" at Barnes & Noble Union Square on October 2, 2012 in New York City.

TV personality Stephen Colbert promotes "America Again: Re-becoming The Greatness We Never Weren't" at Barnes & Noble Union Square on October 2, 2012 in New York City.

Stephen Colbert performs onstage at Comedy Central's night of too many stars: America comes together for autism programs at The Beacon Theatre on October 13, 2012 in New York City.

Stephen Colbert and Evelyn McGee-Colbert attend the TIME 100 Gala celebrating TIME'S 100 Most Influential People In The World at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 24, 2012 in New York City.

omedian Stephen Colbert (L) holds a rally with former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain (R) at the College of Charleston on January 20, 2012 in Charleston, South Carolina. Colbert held the event with Cain, titled "Rock Me Like a Herman Cain South Cain-olina Primary Rally", as part of his pseudo-run for president of "The United States of South Carolina."

Stephen Colbert and Martha Plimpton perform a song from "Company" on stage during the 65th Annual Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2011 in New York City.

Stephen Colbert attends Comedy Central's 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards Party at The Colony on September 18, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

Actor/television personality Stephen Colbert (L) and musician Jack White sign autographs for fans to promote the new record "Stephen Colbert with the Black Belles" at the Third Man Records Rolling Record Store at The Lot at The High Line on June 24, 2011 in New York City.

TV personality Stephen Colbert attends IAVA's Fifth Annual Heroes Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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Stephen Colbert visits "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" at Rockefeller Center on February 17, 2014 in New York City.

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