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David Khari Webber Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Chappelle is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards and three Grammy Awards as well as a Mark Twain Prize. He is known for his satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle's Show (2003–2006). The series, co-written with Neal Brennan, ran until Chappelle's retirement from the show two years later. After leaving the show, Chappelle returned to performing stand-up comedy across the U.S. By 2006, Chappelle was called the "comic genius of America" by Esquire 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."
Birth Name
David Khari Webber Chappelle
Born
Friday, 24 August 1973
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Actor Filmography
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Kevin Hart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor | Self | 2024 |
Nine Lives of... | Self | 2024 |
Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer | 2023 | |
Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only | 2023 | |
See It Loud: The History of Black Television | Self | 2023 |
The Game Show Show | Self | 2023 |
The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM | Self | 2022 |
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert | Self | 2022 |
Dark Side of Comedy | Self | 2022 |
What's in a Name? | Self | 2022 |
Actor Filmography
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Producer Filmography
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Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2021 | Emmy | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Won |
2021 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special | Nominated |
2021 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) | Nominated |
2021 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special | Nominated |
2020 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special | Won |
2020 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) | Won |
2018 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) | Won |
2017 | Emmy | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Won |
2005 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special | Nominated |
2004 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series | Nominated |
2004 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program | Nominated |