Dave Chappelle
David Khari Webber Chappelle
Dave Chappelle is an American entertainer from Washington, District of Columbia active since 1990.
- Profession
- Comedian, Actor, Writer
- From
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Born
- August 24, 1973
- Years active
- 1990–present
Early life
A Washington, D.C. native, Dave Chappelle started performing stand-up as a teenager and broke into film with "Half Baked."
Career
His sketch series "Chappelle's Show" became a cultural phenomenon, and after a famous hiatus he returned with a celebrated run of Netflix specials.
Major achievements
He has won multiple Emmy and Grammy Awards and the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize.
Legacy
Dave Chappelle is one of the most acclaimed and provocative comedians of his generation.
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