Dave Chappelle

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

Dave Chappelle is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 19 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy (2026), Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026), Being Eddie (2025), Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special (2022), Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy (2022), The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021), 537 Votes (2020), A Star Is Born (2018). The recorded credits span 1993 to 2026, including 15 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.