Dave Chappelle

One of the most acclaimed and controversial stand-up comedians of the modern era.

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Occupation

Comedian

Born in

Washington, D.C.

Born

August 24, 1973

Zodiac

Virgo

19,362

days alive

53

years old

$75 million

net worth

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Born
August 24, 1973 in 🇺🇸Washington, D.C.
Zodiac
♍︎Virgo·ox 🐂
Updated Jul 2026

About

David Khari Webber Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He starred in and co-created the satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle's Show (2003–2006) before quitting in the middle of production during the third season. After a hiatus, Chappelle returned to performing stand-up comedy across the United States. By 2006, Chappelle was called the "comic genius of America" by Esquire magazine and, in 2013, "the best" by a Billboard writer. In 2017, Rolling Stone ranked him No. 9 in their "50 Best Stand Up Comics of All Time".

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2024
Day 18,392
Age 50

Continues Stand-Up Tours

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Jan 1, 2024

Continues touring with stand-up comedy shows.

2023
Day 18,027
Age 49

Releases Comedy Specials

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Jan 1, 2023

Continues releasing comedy specials on Netflix.

2021
Day 17,574
Age 48

The Closer Controversy

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Oct 5, 2021
Day 17,297
Age 47

Acquires Yellow Springs Fire Station

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Jan 1, 2021
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2020
Day 17,094
Age 46

8:46 Special Release

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Jun 12, 2020

Released a special addressing George Floyd's death and racism.

Day 16,931
Age 46

Buys Land in Yellow Springs

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Jan 1, 2020
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2013
Day 14,375
Age 39

Returns to Stand-Up

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Jan 1, 2013

Resumed regular stand-up performances after a hiatus.

2005
Day 11,573
Age 31

Chappelle's Show Departure

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May 1, 2005
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Age 31

Block Party Release

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Mar 3, 2005

Released the film 'Dave Chappelle's Block Party'.

2003
Day 10,743
Age 29

Chappelle's Show Premiere

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Jan 22, 2003

Chappelle's Show premiered on Comedy Central.

2001
Day 9,992
Age 27

Marries Elaine Mendoza Erfe

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Jan 1, 2001

Married Elaine Mendoza Erfe.

1993
Day 7,070
Age 19

First Film Role

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Jan 1, 1993

Appeared in 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights'.

1990
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Age 16

Early Stand-Up

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Jan 1, 1990

Began performing stand-up comedy in Washington, D.C.

1987
Day 4,878
Age 13

Duke Ellington School of the Arts

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Jan 1, 1987

Attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts, majoring in Theatre Arts.

1973
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Birth of Dave Chappelle

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Aug 24, 1973

Born David Khari Webber Chappelle in Washington, D.C.