Dave Chappelle Born in Washington, D.C.

Summary

David Khari Webber Chappelle, known professionally as Dave Chappelle, was born on August 24, 1973, in Washington, D.C. He began performing stand-up as a teenager and built a reputation for calm delivery, character work, and stories that expose contradictions involving race, celebrity, politics, and popular culture. Film appearances and specials expanded his audience before Chappelle's Show turned sketches and recurring characters into widely quoted cultural touchstones. After leaving the program during its third season, he later returned to regular touring and a prolific series of stand-up specials.