Dave Chappelle
David Khari Webber Chappelle (; born August 24, 1973) 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 most known for his iconic and acclaimed 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."
| Full name at birth | David Khari Webber Chappelle
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| Claim to fame | Chappelle's Show
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| Date of birth | 24 August 1973
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| Place of birth | Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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| Age | 49
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| Occupation | Comedian, Actor, Producer, Writer
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| Height | 6' (183 cm)
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| Net worth | $50,000,000 USD
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| High school | Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington, DC (1991)
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- Due to the popularity of his show, Comedy Central's parent company Viacom cut a $50 million deal with him that will continue the production of "Chappelle's Show" (2003) for two more years and will allow him to do side projects.
- Made the Forbes Celebrity 100 List with $12 million in earnings.
- Sits in with Howard Stern when in New York. Chappelle is one of Stern's favorite comedians.
- His father taught music and voice at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
- Was best friends and frequent co-writers with Neal Brennan. Their partnership ended when Chappelle abruptly left "Chappelle's Show" (2003) in its third season.
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