Dave Chappelle

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

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Comedian

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Washington, D.C.

Born

August 24, 1973

Zodiac

Virgo

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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

Jan 1, 2024

Continues touring with stand-up comedy shows.

2023
Day 18,027
Age 49

Releases Comedy Specials

Jan 1, 2023

Continues releasing comedy specials on Netflix.

2021
Day 17,574
Age 48

The Closer Controversy

Oct 5, 2021
Day 17,297
Age 47

Acquires Yellow Springs Fire Station

Jan 1, 2021
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2020
Day 17,094
Age 46

8:46 Special Release

Jun 12, 2020

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

Day 16,931
Age 46

Buys Land in Yellow Springs

Jan 1, 2020
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2013
Day 14,375
Age 39

Returns to Stand-Up

Jan 1, 2013

Resumed regular stand-up performances after a hiatus.

2005
Day 11,573
Age 31

Chappelle's Show Departure

May 1, 2005
Day 11,514
Age 31

Block Party Release

Mar 3, 2005

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

2003
Day 10,743
Age 29

Chappelle's Show Premiere

Jan 22, 2003

Chappelle's Show premiered on Comedy Central.

2001
Day 9,992
Age 27

Marries Elaine Mendoza Erfe

Jan 1, 2001

Married Elaine Mendoza Erfe.

1993
Day 7,070
Age 19

First Film Role

Jan 1, 1993

Appeared in 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights'.

1990
Day 5,974
Age 16

Early Stand-Up

Jan 1, 1990

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

1987
Day 4,878
Age 13

Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Jan 1, 1987

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

1973
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Birth of Dave Chappelle

Aug 24, 1973

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