Who are Dave Chappelle Parents? Meet William David Chappelle III and Yvonne Seon

Who are Dave Chappelle’s parents?

So who are Dave Chappelle’s parents? According to our research, Dave Chappelle’s parents are William David Chappelle III and Yvonne Thane. Dave Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian and actor who was born on August 24, 1973.

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Real name	Dave Chappelle
Date of Birth	August 24, 1973
age	50 years old
high	183 cm, 6 ft
weight	80 kg (176 lbs)
place of birth	Washington, D.C., USA
gender	male
Profession	American stand-up comedian and actor
Country of Citizenship	American
parents	William David Chappell III Yvonne Shin
Instagram	Relationship

Who is Dave Chappelle?

David Cary Webb Chappelle (born August 24, 1973, in Washington, D.C.) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for being the star and co-creator of the satirical sketch comedy series Chappelle’s Show, which aired from 2003 to 2006.

Chappelle’s sudden departure during production of the third season was a notable moment in his career. After a period of hiatus, he is back and has resumed his stand-up routines across the U.S.

In 2006, Chappelle was named “America’s Comic Genius” by Esquire magazine, and in 2013, a Billboard writer called him “the greatest comic genius alive.” Rolling Stone further recognized his comedic talents, ranking him #9 on its 2017 list of “The 50 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time.”

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Dave Chappelle’s Early Life

• David Khari Webber Chappelle was born on August 24, 1973 in Washington, D.C.
• His father, William David Chappelle III, was a professor of vocal performance and dean of students at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
• Chappell’s mother, Yvonne Seong, worked for Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. She is a Unitarian Universalist minister who has served as a professor and college administrator at institutions including Wright State University and Prince George’s Community College.
• Chappelle was politically active while growing up, and visitors to his home included such notables as Pete Seeger and Johnny Hartman.
• During one of his visits, Johnny Hartman predicted that Chappelle would become a comedian. During this time, Chappelle drew inspiration from comedians Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor.
• After his parents separated, Chappelle spent time with his mother in Washington, D.C., and spent summers with his father in Ohio.
• Chappell grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended Woodring Elementary School.
• While in high school, he worked as an usher at Ford’s Theatre.
• He briefly attended East High School in Washington, D.C., before moving on to another phase of the story.

Dave Chappelle Awards and Achievements

• Dave Chappelle has won three consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, demonstrating his success in stand-up comedy.
• He has won five Primetime Emmy Awards and has been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award, where he was recognized for his ensemble performance in A Star Is Born.
• In 2017, Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steven Benjamin proclaimed February 3rd as “Dave Chappelle Day” in honor of Chappelle’s performance at Allen University’s Chappelle Auditorium.
• The hall is named after Chappell’s great-grandfather, Bishop William David Chappell, who played a prominent role at the university.
• In 2019, Dave Chappelle was awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
• The event featured famous figures such as Jon Stewart, Bradley Cooper, Aziz Ansari, Sarah Silverman, Chris Tucker, Frederick Yone, and Lorne Michaels.
• The ceremony was adapted into a television special, released on Netflix, and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Taped).
• Dave Chappelle’s work, along with that of Margaret Cho, was the subject of a book titled Stand-up and Sketch Comedy in America, written by Canadian dramatist Elizabeth Ludwig and published in 2010.

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