Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/08/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Dave Chappelle
14/09/2026
Dave Chappelle announced a fall 2026 arena tour across the United States and Canada under the name Karmageddon. The run includes stops in Nashville, Charlotte, Toronto, Louisville, Austin and Houston. It closes with a headlining set at Madison Square Garden as part of the 22nd New York Comedy Festival.
04/06/2026
Dave Chappelle announced a summer 2026 U.S. arena run of five dates in June. The shows included Baltimore, Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago and San Diego. The run followed his return to Yellow Springs, Ohio, for another season of his outdoor Summer Camp shows.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David Khari Webber Chappelle |
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| Summary | American stand-up comedian and actor, best known for co-creating, writing and starring in the Comedy Central sketch series Chappelle's Show (2003-2006). He later returned to stand-up and became known for Netflix specials and multiple Grammy-winning comedy albums. He continues to headline large arena tours, including a 2026 fall run that closes with a headlining set at the New York Comedy Festival. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington, D.C. (studied theatre arts) |
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| College | Chose not to attend college to pursue stand-up comedy in New York City |
Personal Life
| Religion | Converted to Islam at age 17 |
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| Residence | Has owned homes in Xenia, Ohio |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Elaine Chappelle (married 2001) |
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Family
| Father | William David Chappelle III, professor and dean at Antioch College |
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| Mother | Yvonne Seon Chappelle (formerly Reed) |
| Children | Sulayman Chappelle |
Career
| Stand-up debut | Began performing publicly as a teenager in Washington, D.C. |
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| Film debut | Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) |
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| Netflix | Signed a deal to produce and star in three stand-up specials, reported at about $20 million each |
| Recent Tours | June 2026 U.S. arena run; fall 2026 'Karmageddon' arena tour in the U.S. and Canada, ending with the New York Comedy Festival at Madison Square Garden on 06/11/2026 and 07/11/2026 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began performing stand-up at age 14 | |
| 2. His parents separated when he was about six, and he split his childhood between Washington and Ohio | |
| 3. Rolling Stone placed him 9th on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time | |
| 4. Hosts an annual outdoor comedy series, Dave Chappelle's Summer Camp, in his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio |
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