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Dave Chappelle
Creating Chappelle’s Show and building a career in observational stand-up comedy.
Chappelle’s Show · Block Party
- Born
- 24 August 1973
- Birthplace
- Washington, D.C., United States
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Dave Chappelle
An American comedian whose work examines race, celebrity and social tensions. His career includes acclaimed sketch television, a withdrawal from that show and a return to major live performances.
Early life
Washington upbringing
Grew up around academic and political discussion in his family.
Performance training
Studied theatre at Duke Ellington School of the Arts before pursuing stand-up in New York.
Career
- 1990s
Stand-up and films
Television appearances led to film roles and a growing comedy audience.
- 1998
Half Baked
Co-wrote and starred in the comedy film.
- 2003–2005
Chappelle’s Show
Co-created the sketch series with Neal Brennan, then left during its third season.
- 2010s
Stand-up return
Resumed major tours and recorded widely watched specials.
Selected work
Chappelle’s Show
Sketches explored racial stereotypes, entertainment and American culture.
Block Party
A concert documentary brought musicians and a Brooklyn audience together.
Mark Twain Prize
Received the Kennedy Center’s award for American humour.
Beyond comedy
Ohio home
Established family life in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Public debate
His material about transgender people has attracted criticism and arguments over the limits of comedy.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Kolby Ari. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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