Known for Acting
David Khari Webber "Dave" Chappelle was born on August 24, 1973 in Washington, D.C. He is a comedian, screenwriter, television/film producer and actor. Chappelle began his film career in the film Robin Hood: Men in Tights in 1993 and continued to star in minor roles in the films The Nutty Professor, Con Air, and Blue Streak. His first lead role in a film was in Half Baked in 1998. In 2003, he became widely known for his popular sketch comedy television series, Chappelle's Show, which ran until 2006. Comedy Central ranked him forty-third in its list of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians
Born
August 24, 1973 (age 53)
Birthplace
Washington, D.C., USA
Filmography
110 films, 45 shows


Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable...
2025 · 1h 15m · US
Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.


Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer
2023 · 57m · US
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.


Dave Chappelle: What's in a Name?
2022 · 40m · US
Dave Chappelle delivers a speech at his prestigious alma mater that reflects on his comedy roots, his rise to fame and why artists should never behave.


Dave Chappelle: The Closer
2021 · 1h 12m · US
As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.


Dave Chappelle: Redemption Song
2021 · 11m · US
Dave Chappelle reflects on resilience, faith, and societal challenges. From the pandemic to reclaiming his rights from Comedy Central, he emphasizes the power of unity, the importance of faith, and the hope for a better future.


Dave Chappelle: Unforgiven
2020 · 19m · US
Dave Chapelle tells a few stories from his childhood, including his early career as a comic and being hustled on the street, whilst discussing an overarching narrative of HBO airing Chapelle Show without Dave being paid for it.


8:46
2020 · 27m · US
From Dave: Normally I wouldn't show you something so unrefined, I hope you understand.


Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones
2019 · 1h 5m · US
Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.


Dave Chappelle: Equanimity
2017 · 1h 4m · US
Comedy legend Dave Chappelle returns to his roots with an all-new stand-up special filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.


Dave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation
2017 · 49m · US
Comedy juggernaut Dave Chappelle's fourth Netflix Special, taped on November 20th, 2017 at Los Angeles' Comedy Store.


Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin
2017 · 1h 7m · US
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at The Palladium in Los Angeles, California, in March 2016.


Dave Chappelle: Deep in the Heart of Texas
2017 · 1h 6m · US
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, in April 2015.


Dave Chappelle's Block Party
2005 · 1h 40m · US
The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.


Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth
2004 · 58m · US
Comedian Dave Chappelle does what he does best in this outrageous and hilarious standup performance, which allows him to push the envelope far beyond what he does on his TV show. Taped in San Francisco at the famed Fillmore, Chappelle lets loose on such topics as black celebrities, what it's like to have raunchy fans of his TV show approach him while he's trying to enjoy Disneyland with his kids, Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant... and crackheads, of course. It's comedy Chappelle-style and, for what it's worth, no one is safe from his barbs. But you already knew that!


Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly
2000 · 57m · US
Dave Chappelle returns for a stand-up to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.


Half Baked
1998 · 1h 22m · US
Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke.


Dave Chappelle: HBO Comedy Half-Hour
1998 · 30m · US
Dave gets his own HBO special, filmed in San Francisco