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Dave Chappelle Biography

Birth Name:David Khari Webber Chappelle

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was honored by New York Mayor Andrew Cuomo in 2017 for his charitable contributions
Broke the record for the longest performance at the Laugh Factory when he performed for over six hours in 2007
Gained widespread recognition after appearing on the show "Def Comedy Jam․"
Made his first TV appearance by performing on "Star Search" in 1993
Quote: "The hardest thing to do is be true to yourself -- especially when everyone's watching․"
Known for the sketch comedy show "Chappelle's Show․"
Admitted to playing a lot of the video game "World of Warcraft" at a San Francisco comedy club

Awards

2004Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: winner
2004Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Vision Award-Best Comedic Performance: winner
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program: nominated
2005Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Vision Award-Best Comedic Performance: winner
2005PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Variety Television: nominated
2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performance of the Decade: nominated
2017Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Performer, Comedy Series: winner
2017Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Male Performance in a Variety Program: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2018NMFC Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): winner
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2019Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2020PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): winner
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special: winner
2021Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actor, Comedy Series: winner
2021Image Award-Outstanding Guest Performance: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): nominated
2024PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment, Variety, Sketch, Standup & Talk Television: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): nominated