Where is Robert Noah today? The story of Trevor Noah’s father

Trevor Noah is a famous comic with a global footprint. His life has always been part of his comic narrative, bringing some elements about his upbringing, including his childhood struggles during South Africa’s apartheid days. One exciting thing about the comedian is that his parents defied the apartheid-era restrictions, got into a relationship, and had him. In his memoir, Born a Crime, Trevor revisits his childhood and talks about his father, Robert Noah. So, what is the story of Trevor Noah’s father?

Trevor Noah attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on September 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Rich FurySource: Getty Images

Who is Trevor Noah’s father? How did he lose touch with his son? What impact did he have on Trevor’s life? Such are some of the questions fans have raised about Trevor Noah’s father, whom the comic has spoken about numerous times. So, what happened to him that he wasn’t part of his life when he was young?

Robert Noah’s profile summary Name Robert Noah Date of birth Between 1935 – 1938 Age 84 – 87 years old Ancestry Swiss-German Ethnicity White Profession Businessman and chef Religion Christianity Education High school graduate Spouse Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah Eye colour Hazel Hair colour Salt and pepper Who is Robert Noah?

Robert Noah is Trevor Noah’s biological father. He was born in the early 1930s, which means he will be in his 80s in 2022. Robert attended a local high school where he attained his secondary school education. Later, he went to a tertiary learning institution and advanced his studies.

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Robert is reportedly from Europe but holds a Swiss-German nationality and is of white ethnicity. He came to live and work in South Africa in the 1980s, which was a period when apartheid rule was in full swing.

It is known that Robert didn’t like the apartheid law and was not in tune with the political situation in South Africa. He hated the regime that implemented apartheid and didn’t understand why the whites oppressed the black South Africans in their country. Robert was compassionate towards black South Africans and did a lot of activities to help them.

How did Trevor Noah’s father meet Trevor’s mother?

Trevor Noah met Patricia in Johannesburg. During this time, Robert was a professional chef. He had an excellent reputation in New York and Canada and owned a restaurant in Johannesburg, South Africa. He employed black South Africans as members of his kitchen.

Robert travelled a lot. His restaurant allowed South Africans, black and white, to integrate. The restaurant was allowed to operate under a special license, distributed by the government out of necessity. However, few people were happy about the restaurant’s idea and wanted to bring it down via several petitions. They stated unhealthy practices and environmental violations.

Unlike other black South Africans at the time, Patricia was moderately educated, which is why she could secure a white-collar job. She was also capable of renting an apartment in the area Robert Noah lived.

Patricia Noah and Robert Noah started spending time together as they resided on the same floor of the same apartment. They became good friends over time and liked each other a lot. The two eventually ended up having a child together.

Robert Noah struggled to accept Trevor Noah

Robert and Patricia kept their relationship private for several months, but things were about to become even hard when they had a son. Trevor Noah was born on February 20, 1984.

During the time Trevor was born, interracial relationships were forbidden and illegal. Therefore, Trevor’s mother had to lie to doctors about his biological father during birth. If it was discovered that it was a biracial child, Trevor’s mother could be jailed for five years and the baby placed in an orphanage.

Robert, afraid of the consequences of his actions, moved away from the flat. This way, he would have less involvement in Trevor’s upbringing, and their son would be safe.

Was Robert part of Trevor Noah’s life? THE DAILY SHOW host and comedian Trevor Noah. Photo: Michael Schwartz/CBSSource: Getty Images

Although Robert shied away from parenthood initially, he changed his mind and started looking for his son and his mother later. And they decided to find a way of co-parenting during the challenging apartheid times.

They would meet at the park late when nobody was around and have some great moments. However, things got complicated when Trevor started recognizing his father’s face and calling him daddy.

Patricia decided to act as a maid to cover things up and make it easier for Robert to see his son. After some time, apartheid ended, and the two were free to see each other. He moved to a newly segregated area called Yeoville. Robert would celebrate Trevor’s birthday every year and Christmas as well.

Trevor Noah loses touch with his father

When Trevor Noah was 13, he lost touch with his biological father. Then, he was a teenager and had the typical teenage attributes of wanting to spend time away from his parents. On the other hand, his mother, Patricia, had remarried, and his then-husband was averse to her seeing her ex. Therefore, Trevor stayed at home with his mother and stepfather, who had a high temper. Robert Noah eventually moved to Cape Town.

Robert’s return to Trevor Noah’s life

When Trevor Noah grew up, he hated his father because he felt he didn’t care about him and had moved away from his life. However, Patricia’s kind words about Robert kept those thoughts at bay. Finally, when Trevor turned 24, his mother encouraged him to find his father.

Trevor had not seen Robert for ten years and thought he would never see him again. Since Robert was a private person, Trevor didn’t have much to start with while searching for him. He eventually got in touch with the embassy, which wrote a letter to Robert. Trevor made plans to visit him in Cape Town.

Of course, the first visit was awkward, but they returned to their old routine and reconnected after arriving. Trevor and Robert are currently on good terms.

Where is Trevor Noah’s father now?

Robert is entirely private and has kept his personal life confidential. Since he does not have any social media, his information is scanty. However, when Robert reunited with his son, he was in Cape Town, so he might still live there. Also, it would be best if you kept in mind that he is a traveller and doesn’t stay in one location for long, and he might be somewhere else.

Quick facts about Robert Noah

Robert Noah, Trevor Noah’s father, wasn’t part of the comedian’s life when he was young as they were separated when Trevor turned 13. However, they reunited when Trevor was an adult and have had a great relationship.

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