Dave Chappelle
Known for
Dave Chappelle, born in Washington D.C. in 1973, is one of the defining American stand-ups of his generation and a rare comic whose stage voice reshaped the broader culture. He first drew wide notice as the lead of the stoner comedy Half Baked (1998) and reached cultural monolith status with Chappelle's Show (2003-2006) on Comedy Central. After walking away at the peak he returned with a run of Netflix specials, from The Age of Spin (2017) to The Dreamer (2023), that made him a Grammy and Emmy repeat winner. His comedy remains as controversial as it is influential.
Dave Chappelle
33 Movies
8 Series
Dave Chappelle, born in Washington D.C. in 1973, is one of the defining American stand-ups of his generation and a rare comic whose stage voice reshaped the broader culture. He first drew wide notice as the lead of the stoner comedy Half Baked (1998) and reached cultural monolith status with Chappelle's Show (2003-2006) on Comedy Central. After walking away at the peak he returned with a run of Netflix specials, from The Age of Spin (2017) to The Dreamer (2023), that made him a Grammy and Emmy repeat winner. His comedy remains as controversial as it is influential.
Movies
Plays "Pinball" Parker
Con Air
1997
Plays George "Noodles" Stone
A Star Is Born
2018
Plays Kevin Jackson
You've Got Mail
1998
Plays Tulley
Blue Streak
1999
Plays Ahchoo
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993
Plays Reggie Warrington
The Nutty Professor
1996
Writer
Plays Thurgood Jenkins / Sir Smoke-a-Lot
Half Baked
1998
Plays Conspiracy Brother
Undercover Brother
2002
Plays Cockroach (voice)
Joe's Apartment
1996
Plays Disco Cabbie
200 Cigarettes
1999
Plays Ozzie
Undercover Blues
1993
Plays Morris
Chi-Raq
2015
Plays Zee
The Real Blonde
1998
Plays Rusty P. Hayes
Screwed
2000
Plays Lenny
Woo
1998
Plays Ron
Getting In
1994
TV Shows
Creator
Plays Host / Various Characters
Chappelle's Show
2003
Plays Vincent
Wanda at Large
2003
Plays Dave Carlisle
Buddies
1996
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Dave
Home Improvement
1991
Plays The Spider (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Plays Dave (voice)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Plays Dave Chappelle
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
Full Filmography
Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable...
Self
2025
Film
Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer
Self
2023
Film
Dave Chappelle: What's in a Name?
Self
2022
Film
Dave Chappelle: The Closer
Self
2021
Film
Dave Chappelle: Redemption Song
Self
2021
Film
Dave Chappelle: Unforgiven
Self
2020
Film
8:46
Self
2020
Film
Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones
Self
2019
Film
Epilogue: The Punchline
Self
2019
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dave Chappelle and where are they from?
Dave Chappelle is 52 years old, born on August 24, 1973 in Washington, D.C., USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dave Chappelle?
Dave Chappelle is best known for roles in A Star Is Born, Con Air, You've Got Mail.
How many movies has Dave Chappelle been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Dave Chappelle has appeared in 17 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Dave Chappelle's first movie?
The career of Dave Chappelle began with 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming (1993).
What is Dave Chappelle's most recent movie or series?
Dave Chappelle's most recent release is AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy, which premiered on May 31, 2026.
What TV shows has Dave Chappelle appeared in?
On television, Dave Chappelle has appeared in Home Improvement, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live, Chappelle's Show.
Dave Chappelle
1973-08-24 · Washington, D.C., USA
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