Dave Chappelle
David Khari Webber Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian, actor and former sketch comedian. He debuted his half-hour TV special in 1998 and his hour-long TV special in 2000. He co-created and starred in the sketch comedy series Chappelle's Show (2003–2006) on Comedy Central before quitting in the middle of production of the third season.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Washington, D.C.
- Educated at
- Eastern High SchoolDuke Ellington School of the Arts
- Awards
- 🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series🏆 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album🏆 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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Timeline
1973
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