Who is Robert Noah? Wiki, Biography, Wife & Facts About Trevor Noah's Father

Posted by Lorie Orum on Sunday, May 19, 2024

Robert Noah (born b/w 1935-1938; Age: 83-86 years old) is a popular chef, entrepreneur, media face, and Internet personality. He is popularly known as the father of Trevor Noah, who is a renowned comedian in South Africa. Well, Trevor Noah has featured as a host in ‘The Daily show’. He also held many stand-up shows in South Africa. Robert is a popular chef as told by Trevor Noah. 

Robert worked in New York and Canada. Moreover, he has also opened the first integrated restaurant in Johannesburg. Scroll down the article to fetch more information about comedian Trevor’s father. 

Robert Noah Biography (Birthday & Early Life)

Robert Noah Wiki:- Noah was born between the years 1935-1938. He has not disclosed anything about his birthplace. According to Trevor’s Wikipedia, Robert is of Swiss-German ancestry. According to this, we are estimating that his hometown is Switzerland or Germany. 

He went to Johannesburg, South Africa in the early 1980s and later moved to Cape Town, South Africa. Well, he is 83-86 years old as of 2021. Robert is a well-educated businessman. He took admission to a local high school for his high school studies. He has not shared any details regarding his academic background. 

Robert Noah Wiki (Bio, Age & Trivia)

Full Real NameRobert Noah.
Date of BirthB/W 1935-1938.
Age (as of 2021)83-86 years old.
Place of BirthSwiss-German ancestry.
ProfessionBusinessman and Chef.
Net worthUSD 1-2 Million (approx.).
ReligionChristianity. 
EthnicityWhite.
EducationHigh School Graduate.
School/CollegeReputed High School.
Eye ColorHazel. 
Height (approx.)In Feet Inches: 5′ 8″.
In Meters: 1.73 m.
In Centimetres: 173 cm.
Weight (approx.)In Kilograms: 59-63 kg.
In Pounds: 130-138 lbs.
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper.
Hair LengthShort. 

Robert Noah’s Family

Robert Noah kept the information regarding his parents under the curtain. On the other hand, if we talked about the parents of his wife, Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah, then the name of Patricia’s mother is Nomaliza Frances Noah. Apart from this, Robert follows the Christianity religion. He belongs to the white ethnicity of Swiss-German descent. 

Robert Noah Wife Name, Girlfriend & Married Life

Robert was a smart and young man in his adolescence. In the 1980s, he went to South Africa for some marketing work. He met Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah here and they fell in love. Let me tell you that Robert Noah was 46 years old and Nombuyiselo Noah was just 24 years old at that time. In the 1980s, it was a crime for Africans to marry Whites. 

Robert and Patricia kept their relationship under the curtain, for several months. After the birth of their son on 20 February 1984, all the problems started because the authorities came to know that a black woman had a relationship with a white man. Consequently, she was sent to jail and was also fined. 

Their son was sent to his maternal grandmother’s home. According to the reports, Patricia Nombuyiselo married Ngisaveni Abel Shingange in the early 1990s. The two have two children together named Issac and Andrew. Ngisaveni Abel used to beat her with bicycle scraps. She fled her home with her children. 

As per the reports, in 2009, Patricia decided to tie the knot with Sfiso Khoza. Abel became so jealous that he shot Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah in her face multiple times. Moreover, he shot her in the jaw, which made her difficult to even speak. Well, she survived. 

Personal Life

ParentsMother-in-Law: Nomaliza Frances Noah.
WifePatricia Nombuyiselo Noah.
ChildrenTrevor Noah.

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Who is Robert Noah’s Son Trevor Noah? 

Robert has not revealed anything about his past relationship except Patricia Nombuyiselo. Patricia and Robert welcomed their son on 20 February 1984. They named him Trevor Noah. Trevor is a well-recognized actor, television presenter, comedian, host, and writer from South Africa. 

He rose to fame for his amazing acting skills and pitching tone. Most of his jokes are relatable and people liked them a lot. Moreover, he has also featured in South African Broadcasting Corporation, Strictly Come Dancing, The Daily Show, and other comedy shows. Let me tell you that he has also written a book named ‘Born a Crime’ which is based on his real-life events. 

Robert Noah’s Separation From His Son Trevor Noah 

Robert was unable to meet his son in normal circumstances because the authorities would jail them. In the 1980s, racism was at its peak. As per the sources, Robert met Trevor on Sundays only and they go to the restaurants to eat Trevor’s favorite dish. Later, Robert moved to Cape Town, South Africa from Johannesburg. 

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Due to this, they did not meet for around 7 years. Trevor Noah thought that his father didn’t love him which is why he did not meet him. When Trevor met his father Robert after 7 years, he came to know that his dad loves him more than anyone else. Robert Noah has kept all the cutouts of news, in which Trevor Noah has appeared. 

Robert Career, Profession & Lifestyle

Robert is a bit reserved person and has not disclosed anything about himself in detail. As per Trevor Noah’s interview, Robert was a chef. He opened a restaurant in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa for the whites and blacks. 

His restaurant was going well but afterward, Noah’s license was canceled because of necessity. As per Trevor, Robert worked as a chef in Canada and New York. Apart from this, Robert Noah made a net worth of $1-2 million approximately. 

5 Facts You Should Know About Robert Noah

  • Being a social activist, he loves to help children. 
  • Robert is completely against racism and decided to open a restaurant in Johannesburg for blacks and whites. 
  • Some believe that Robert has some hidden profession but he introduced himself to the world as a chef. 
  • He has not given any details about his other weddings. 
  • Robert Noah loves his son a lot and always tried to spend more and more time with him. 

FAQ of Robert Noah Wikipedia

Q. 1 Who is Robert Noah? 

Ans. Robert is a well-known chef and father of comedian Trevor Noah.

Q. 2 When did Robert Noah born? 

Ans. 1935-1938.

Q. 3 What is the name of Robert Noah’s son? 

Ans. Trevor Noah.

Q. 4 How old is Robert Noah?

Ans. 83-86 years old (as of 2021).  

Q. 5 Where is Robert Noah’s wife Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah? 

Ans. Patricia is still living in Johannesburg and runs a small business. 

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