Dave Chappelle
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Summary
Dave Chappelle was born on August 24, 1973[1], in Washington, D.C.[2]. He has worked as a comedian[3], street artist[4], screenwriter[5], television actor[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,311 views/month, #3,150 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: William David Chappelle III[9]
- Mother: Yvonne Seon[10]
- Child: Ibrahim Chappelle[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: American English[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Occupation: journalist[15], film producer[16], television producer[17]
- Educated at: Eastern High School[18], Duke Ellington School of the Arts[19]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[20], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[21], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series[22]
- Religion or worldview: Muslim[23]
- Influenced by: Bill Hicks[24], George Carlin[25], Richard Pryor[26], Eddie Murphy[27], Lenny Bruce[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: observational comedy[30], satire[31], surreal humour[32], black comedy[33], insult comedy[34], sketch comedy[35]
- Commons category: Dave Chappelle[36]
- Family name: Chappelle[37]
- Given name: David[38], Khari[39], Webber[40]
- Official website: http://www.davechappelle.com[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dave Chappelle[42]
- Commons gallery: Dave Chappelle[43]
- Relative: William D. Chappelle[44]
- Medical condition: COVID-19[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Birth name: David Khari Webber Chappelle[47]
- Name in native language: Dave Chappelle[48]
- Number of children: 3[49]
Product Details
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: US[51]
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Began / founded: 1973-08-24[52]
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Genre(s): comedy, standup comedy[53]
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Community tags: comedy, standup comedy[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7e37a1bf-3442-4c60-9dda-06989b869eab[55]
Why It Matters
Dave Chappelle has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Jordan Peele[58], an actor[59], b. 1979[60], of United States[61], awarded the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[62], specialised in acting[63]; Kevin Hart[64], a comedian[65], b. 1979[66], of United States[67], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[68], specialised in film[69]; Eric André[70], a screenwriter[71], b. 1983[72], of United States[73]; and Hannibal Buress[74], a screenwriter[75], b. 1983[76], of United States[77], specialised in film acting[78].
FAQs
Where was Dave Chappelle born?
Dave Chappelle's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
Who were Dave Chappelle's parents?
Dave Chappelle's father was William David Chappelle III[9]. Dave Chappelle's mother was Yvonne Seon[10].
What did Dave Chappelle do for work?
Dave Chappelle worked as a comedian[3], street artist[4], screenwriter[5], television actor[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Dave Chappelle go to school?
Dave Chappelle was educated at Eastern High School[18] and Duke Ellington School of the Arts[19].
What awards did Dave Chappelle receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[20] and Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[21].
Who did Dave Chappelle influence?
Dave Chappelle has been cited as an influence by Jordan Peele[58], Kevin Hart[64], Eric André[70], and Hannibal Buress[74].