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Alias Name(s): Dave Chapelle, David Chappelle
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio USA
Birthday: 8-24-1973
Birth Name: David Chappelle
Dave ChappelleMore Photos David Chappelle began acting at the age of 9 in "The End of August", 11 years later and he was is in his second role as Ahchoo in "Robin Hood Men in Tights", has also starred in "Half Baked", "Screwed", and "Undercover Brother". Recently he came out with a movie called "Dave Chappelle's Block Party". Dave has been doing stand up comedy since he was younger and has starred in several stand up...

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Dave Chappelle and Maya Angelou (Episode Clip 1)

Dave Chappelle meets Maya Angelou for the first time.

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Dave Chappelle and Maya Angelou (Episode Clip 2)

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TMZ on TV
December 4, 2007
Tuesday 4 December 2007 on Syndicated

Dave Chappelle talks to TMZ for a half hour; the paparazzi asks John Mayer a stupid question, Mayer then proceeds to rip him; Dennis Quaid and his wife have filed a lawsuit against Baxter Healthcare Corporation; TMZ apologizes to Jennifer Love Hewitt; Ne-Yo is performing at the White House; and...

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Chappelle's Show Season 3!

His TV show returns for a 3rd season... Read more »
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Dave shattered the L.A. comedy club the "Laugh Factory's" endurance record by taking to the stage for six hours and seven minutes on Sunday, April 15, 2007. The Laugh Factory's club owner said the previous record was three hours and 50 minutes, accomplished earlier this month by Dane Cook. (edit)
He is very good friends with fellow comedian Mario Cantone, who appeared in the "Ask A Gay Dude" segment on Chappelle's Show. (edit)
Dave offered beatboxer Rahzel $1,000,000 to "be his iPod." (edit)
Dave skateboards as a hobby and says he tries to find skateparks in the cities he performs in. He has also made an appearance skateboarding in the Signature Video Magazine Volume 1. (edit)
Dave once appeared in ads for Right Guard deodorant. (edit)

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Dave (from his HBO special): I think every group of black guys should have at least one white guy in it. (edit)
Dave: I was doing sketches that were funny but socially irresponsible. I felt I was deliberately being encouraged and I was overwhelmed. (edit)
Dave (From "For What It's Worth"): I was on vacation at Disney World, and everybody kept coming up to me and saying 'Hey, I'm Rick James, b*tch.' I was like, 'Could you not call me a b*tch in front of my kids?' (edit)
Dave: Whether it means having a show, or a movie, or just being on a stage, I need an avenue to say what I have to say. (edit)
Dave: I felt in a lot of instances I was deliberately being put through stress because when you're a guy who generates money, people have a vested interested in controlling you. (edit)
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"Personal favorite"
Dave Chappelle is a comdeic genius
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"One of the all-time greats"
Man, I miss the Chappelle Show....
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"One of the all-time greats"
Hilarious beyond belief
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"Talented"
Comic Genius
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"One of the all-time greats"
he is the funniest guy of all
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