Samantha Bee
Born 1969 · Age 56
Canadian-American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actress and television host; longtime Daily Show correspondent and creator/host of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
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Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Samantha Anne Bee was born in Toronto, Ontario to Debra and Ronald Bee.
Attended Catholic primary school on Roncesvalles Ave (childhood)
Raised for a period by her grandmother; attended Catholic school on Roncesvalles Avenue in Toronto (childhood education milestone). Year is approximate based on standard schooling age.
Secondary education in Toronto (Humberside / York Memorial)
Attended Humberside Collegiate Institute and York Memorial Collegiate Institute in Toronto (exact years not specified). Year is approximate for late secondary schooling.
Enrolled at McGill University (one year)
Began university studies at McGill University studying humanities for one year before transferring (exact months not specified).
Transferred to University of Ottawa theatre program
Attended the University of Ottawa and discovered a passion for performance in a theatre class (year approximate following McGill attendance).
Studied acting at George Brown Theatre School
Returned to Toronto to study acting at George Brown College Theatre School (precise enrollment year not stated; approximate).
Lead role in stage production of Sailor Moon (met future husband)
Played the lead in a stage production of Sailor Moon at the Canadian National Exhibition where she met Jason Jones (meeting date not precisely provided; approximate).
Performed with sketch troupe Catch 21
Performed as part of the Toronto sketch comedy scene with the group Catch 21 (year approximate within 1990s sketch wave).
Co‑founded all-female sketch troupe Atomic Fireballs
Co-founded the Toronto all-female sketch troupe Atomic Fireballs (exact founding year not specified; placed mid-1990s based on career timeline).
Television and film guest roles (early credits)
Appeared in a variety of Canadian and US TV/film roles throughout the 1990s and 2000s (specific early credits appear in IMDb; years vary). This entry denotes the period of early screen acting work.
Married fellow comedian Jason Jones
Married long-time collaborator Jason Jones (marriage year given as 2001).
Joined The Daily Show as correspondent
Became a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart — first woman and first non-U.S. citizen correspondent on the program.
Canadian Comedy Award – Best Performance by a Female (TV)
Won Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Television for work on The Daily Show.
Film role: Coopers' Camera (award-nominated film)
Appeared in the film Coopers' Camera; later recognized for performance (award follows in 2009).
Canadian Comedy Award – Best Performance by a Female (Film)
Won Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female for Coopers' Camera.
Published book: I Know I Am, But What Are You?
Published an autobiographical humour essay collection reflecting on family and upbringing.
Crystal Award for International Achievement (WIFT Toronto)
Received the Crystal Award for International Achievement from Women in Film & Television Toronto.
Became U.S. citizen (retained Canadian citizenship)
Samantha Bee and husband Jason Jones became U.S. citizens in 2014.
Canadian Comedy Person of the Year
Named Canadian Comedy Person of the Year by the Canadian Comedy Awards.
Announced departure from The Daily Show
After 12 years as The Daily Show’s longest-serving correspondent, she announced she would leave to host her own TBS show (announcement reported March 2015).
Nasty Woman shirt campaign (fundraiser)
Campaign associated with Bee raised funds for Planned Parenthood; reported to have raised over $1,000,000.
Co‑creator / Executive Producer of The Detour (TBS)
Served as co-creator and executive producer (with Jason Jones) on TBS comedy series The Detour (series active in 2016+).
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee premiered (TBS)
Debuted Full Frontal with Samantha Bee on TBS — the only contemporary late-night comedy series with a woman host at launch; received positive reviews.
Emmy recognition for Full Frontal (writing award mention)
Full Frontal-related Emmy recognition reported in 2017 (TV Insider notes an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special that year).
Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People
Included on Time's annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world (2017).
Hosted alternative White House Correspondents' Dinner
Hosted an Alternative White House Correspondents' Dinner event (reported January 12, 2017 coverage).
Controversy over Ivanka Trump remark (public backlash)
Received public criticism and calls for firing after using a vulgar epithet about Ivanka Trump; story drew presidential attention in November 2017.
Ongoing Full Frontal critical and awards success
Full Frontal continued to be a critical favorite and was nominated/recognized at awards shows during 2017–2019 timeframe (ongoing milestone).
Full Frontal wins Emmy(s) in subsequent years (short-form / series-related)
Full Frontal Presents and other short form projects associated with Bee earned Emmys/recognition in later award cycles (exact categories and years vary; source references an Emmy for short form reality/nonfiction).
Full Frontal canceled by TBS
TBS canceled Full Frontal with Samantha Bee after seven seasons in 2022, citing a 'business-based decision.'
Launched weekly podcast 'Choice Words with Samantha Bee'
Launched and began hosting Choice Words with Samantha Bee podcast (reported November 2023 launch).
First national comedy tour: 'Your Favorite Woman: The Joy of Sex Education'
Embarked on first national tour in 2023, completing a 31-city run with sold-out dates including The Kennedy Center.
Announced / touring new live show 'How To Survive Menopause'
Launched a new touring show 'How To Survive Menopause' (listed as current tour on her site; year approximated as post-2023).
Estimated net worth reported at approximately $8 million
Multiple biographical summaries (aggregators) estimate Samantha Bee's net worth at roughly USD 8 million as of 2025.
Ongoing media and creative projects (podcast, tours, producing)
Continues to host Choice Words podcast, tour live shows, and engage in producing/creative roles after Full Frontal cancellation.
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