Biography
David Khari Webber Chappelle (born August 24, 1973) is an American stand-up comedian and actor known by his stage name Dave Chappelle. After debuting on the television series Chappelle’s Show, he became a national phenomenon.
The show ran from 2003 to 2016. He is adept at performing satirical comedy and sketch comedy and has won three Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album.
In 2016, Dave Chappelle signed a deal with Netflix that resulted in the creation of six comedy specials. He is considered one of the greatest comedians in world history.
American stand-up comedian
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| Real name: | David Khari Webber Chappelle |
| Stage name: | Dave Chappelle |
| Born: | August 24, 1973 (age 50) |
| Place of birth: | Washington, DC, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.83 meters |
| Parents: | Yvonne Seon, William David Chappelle III, Yvonne Reed |
| Siblings: | William S. Chappelle, Felicia Chappelle Jones |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Elaine Chappelle (married 2001) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Ibrahim Chappelle, Sulayman Chappelle, Sanaa Chappelle |
| The children: | Ibrahim Chappelle, Sulayman Chappelle, Sanaa Chappelle |
| Job: | Actor • Comedian |
| Net worth: | US$60 million-US$70 million |
Early life
Dave Chappelle was born on August 14, 1973 into an intellectual family. He was born in Washington DC and his name is David Khari Webber Chappelle.
His parents are William David Chappelle III (father) and Yvonne Seon (mother). William David Chappelle III is a professor of vocal performance and works at Antioch College, Ohio. He is the Dean of Students at the school. He has an older brother and an older sister named William S. Chappelle and Felicia Chappelle Jones.
Yvonne Reed worked with the Congolese government as an assistant to former Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. Yvonne Seon is also a professor and has worked with several universities, such as Wright State University and Prince George’s Community College.
Dave Chappelle’s parents divorced when he was young, and he began living with his mother. He often traveled down to Ohio to spend the summers with his father.
Education
Dave Chappelle attended Woodlin Elementary School.
He is an alumnus of Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington. He studied Dramatic Arts at the school and graduated in 1991.
Career
Dave Chappelle was inspired to become a comedian by watching comedians like Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor. After graduating from high school, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy.
His first stage performance was at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. He then performed at open mic events and in parks. He became famous in the New York comedy scene in a short time. He soon began to attract large audiences to his comedy shows. This paved the way for an acting career.
Dave Chappelle started his acting career in the 1993 film Robin Hood: Men In Tights. He played a character named Ahchoo. He was only nineteen years old at the time. He also made appearances on television shows such as Late Show With David Letterman, The Howard Stern Show, Politically Incorrect, and Late Night With Conan O’Brien.
Dave Chappelle has appeared in films such as The Nutty Professor (1996), Con Air (1997), You’ve Got Mail (1998), Half Baked (1998), Blue Streak (1999), Undercover Brother (2002), Chi-Raq (2005), and A Star Is Born (2018). He is credited as a co-writer of the comedy Half Baked.
In 2003, Dave Chappelle debuted the weekly comedy series Chappelle’s Show on Comedy Central. He left the show after the third season.
He signed a comedy special deal with Netflix worth $20 million per release. This resulted in the creation of six comedy specials that have entertained millions of his fans.
Dave Chappelle is one of the most famous comedians in the world. He has won three Grammys and five Emmys. His Netflix comedy album, The Age of Spin & Deep in the Heart of Texas, won him the Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 2018. He won another Grammy for Best Comedy Album with Sticks and Stones in 2020.
In 2019, he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy, the highest honor for comedy in the United States. Rolling Stone ranked him “Number 9” in “The 50 Greatest Stand-up Comics of All Time”.
Social media
Dave Chappelle is one of the most famous comedians in the world.
He has over 2.7 million followers on Instagram and over 944k followers on Twitter.
- Instagram Name: @davechappelle
- Twitter Username: @DaveChappelle
Personal life
In 2001, Dave Chappelle married Elaine Chappelle. Their marriage was blessed with three children, two sons and a daughter. They are Sulayman Chappelle, Ibrahim Chappelle and Sanaa Chappelle.
The Chappelle family lives on a 60-acre farm near Yellow Springs, Ohio. Dave Chappelle is a Muslim who converted to Islam in 1991.
Dave Chappelle is also a philanthropist. He has financially supported his high school for many years. He has been a counselor/speaker at Maine’s Seeds Of Peace International Camp.
Net worth
Dave Chappelle has made a fortune from his comedy album sales, stand-up comedy performances, and acting career.
His current net worth is estimated at US$60–70 million.
