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David ‘Dave’ Khari Webber Chappelle (born August 24, 1973) is a 50-year-old American talented actor, stand-up comedian, writer, and producer.
He is an award-winning artist, having won 3 Grammy Awards, 5 Emmy Awards, including the Mark Twain Award.
He is best known for co-creating, writing and starring in the groundbreaking television sketch comedy show “Chappelle’s Show” (2003-2006).
Dave Chappelle is also considered one of the best comedians. He has been named “America’s Best Comedian” many times.
American stand-up comedian
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| Name: | David Cary Webb Chappell |
| stage name: | Dave Chappelle |
| Date of Birth: | August 24, 1973 (50 years old) |
| place of birth: | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| parents: | William David Chappell III, Yvonne Seeon, Yvonne Reid |
| Children: | Ibrahim Chappell, Sana Chappell, Suleiman Chappell |
| high: | 1.83 m |
| Brothers and sisters: | William S. Chappell, Felicia Chappell Jones |
| Spouse • Wife: | Elaine Chappell ( m. 2001) |
| Profession: | Actor • Comedian |
| net worth: | $42 million |
Early life and education
David ‘Dave’ Khari Webber Chappelle was born on August 24, 1973, to William David Chappelle III and Yvonne Seon (formally Chappelle). He has a brother named William S. Chappelle.
He comes from a family of educators, his father is a professor and his mother is a university professor and administrator.
Dave Chappelle grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended Woodline Elementary School.
Due to Dave’s parents’ political activism, they hosted famous guests such as Pete Seeger and Johnny Hartman, who reportedly predicted Dave Chappelle’s comedy career.
While in school, young Dave Chappelle was inspired by the likes of Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor.
After his parents divorced, Dave Chappelle stayed with his mother in Washington, where he attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts and studied theatre arts and graduated.
Profession
Dave Chappelle began his comedy career at the age of 14, performing in public for the first time in Washington, D.C. On one occasion, his mother had to accompany him to a club performance, thus acting as an adult guide.
After making a bet with his parents, he decided to skip school to focus on his comedy career, and he first moved to New York City, where he met other comedians who inspired and shaped him, such as Charles Barnett, a comedian he met while performing on the streets of New York.
However, Dave Chappelle began his acting career as a theater actor at the famous Apollo Theater. But he got his first movie role in 1993, starring in the Mel Brooks comedy Robin Hood: Men in Tights.
He later had other small roles in movies, but caught the attention of Hollywood after his role as Reggie Warrington in Eddie Murphy’s film The Nutty Professor in 1996. Dave Chappelle also starred in several films such as The Blue Stripe, Screwed, Undercover Brother, including Half Baked in 1998, which he co-wrote.
His most acclaimed work in the comedy world was Chappelle’s Show which ran for 3 years (2003-06). During this period of fame, he signed a $55 million contract with Viacom. The actor/comedian has experienced many ups and downs in his career, like most celebrities, including multiple rejections, failed movie roles, rumors, etc.
Yet, amid all these downturns, he was voted one of the 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time by Comedy Central, peaking at No. 43. This achievement was accompanied by several other awards, notably the Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album for Equanimity in 2017 and Bird Revelations in 2019.
Likewise, Dave Chappelle has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (2018), including the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2019.
Currently, Dave Chappelle appears in his sixth and final Netflix special, The Close, on October 5, 2021.
Personal life
Dave Chappelle married his long-time girlfriend Elaine Mendoza Erfe in 2001 after dating for many years. They have two sons, Sulayman Chappelle and Ibrahim Chappelle, and a daughter, Sanaa Chappelle.
The actor is a Muslim who converted to Islam in 1991. He also comes from a family of great black revolutionaries and old-school intellectuals.
Filmography
Dave Chappelle has appeared in numerous film, television and stand-up comedy roles. His film credits include Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993), The Nutty Professor (1996), Half Baked (1998), Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2006) and Chi-Raq (2015).
In addition, he starred in about 11 TV shows/series such as Chappelle’s Show (2003-06). Other credits include HBO comedy Half Hour (1998), Def Comedy Jam (1992-95), and Saturday Night Live (2016-2020).
Dave Chappelle has also starred in several stand-up comedy specials such as Serenity (2017), Bird Apocalypse (2017), Killing Them Softly (2000), 8:46 (2020), and most recently, Crime Stoppers (2021).
net worth
Dave Chappelle is not only good at making people smile, he’s also good at using that to make money.
Dave Chappelle has earned a lot of money from his comedy career, and combined with his earnings from acting, his net worth is around $42 million.
Social Media
Popular comedian Dave Chappelle has a significant presence on social media for his performances, where his fans upload clips for him to stream. This has led to a large number of fans and followers through reactions, comments, and sharing.
He also has a following on popular social media platforms such as Instagram @davechappelle, Twitter @DaveChappelle, and Facebook @Dave Chappelle with over 2 million followers.
Despite his diverse social media accounts, comedian Dave Chappelle rarely posts videos or tweets, as he once referred to social media as his “bathroom wall.”
