Dave Chappelle

Acting

Dave Chappelle

Born August 24, 1973 · Washington, D.C., USA (age 52)

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 beca…

Known For

Con AirCon Air · 1997
Con Air
6.81997
MovieActionThriller
Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must fly home aboard a prison transport flight dubbed "Jailbird" taking the “worst of the worst” prisoners, a group described as “pure predators”, to a new super-prison. Poe faces impossible odds when the transport plane is skyjacked mid-flight by the most vicious criminals in the country led by the mastermind — genius serial killer Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom, and backed by black militant Diamond Dog and psychopath Billy Bedlam.
A Star Is BornA Star Is Born · 2018
A Star Is Born
7.52018
MovieMusicDrama
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
The Nutty ProfessorThe Nutty Professor · 1996
The Nutty Professor
5.61996
MovieComedyScience Fiction
When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, genetic professor Dr. Sherman Klump grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart. So, with one swig of his experimental fat-reducing serum, Sherman becomes 'Buddy Love', a fast-talking, pumped-up, plumped down Don Juan.
You've Got MailYou've Got Mail · 1998
You've Got Mail
6.71998
MovieComedyRomance
Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
Robin Hood: Men in TightsRobin Hood: Men in Tights · 1993
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
6.61993
MovieComedy
Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
Ricky StanickyRicky Stanicky · 2024
Ricky Stanicky
6.52024
MovieComedy
When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, the trio still uses the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. But when their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire a washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator to bring him to life.
Blue StreakBlue Streak · 1999
Blue Streak
6.51999
MovieActionComedy
Miles Logan is a jewel thief who just hit the big time by stealing a huge diamond. However, after two years in jail, he comes to find out that he hid the diamond in a police building that was being built at the time of the robbery. In an attempt to regain his diamond, he poses as an LAPD detective.
Undercover BrotherUndercover Brother · 2002
Undercover Brother
5.92002
MovieActionComedy
An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.

Movies

Con AirCon Air · 1997
Con Air
6.81997
MovieActionThriller
Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must fly home aboard a prison transport flight dubbed "Jailbird" taking the “worst of the worst” prisoners, a group described as “pure predators”, to a new super-prison. Poe faces impossible odds when the transport plane is skyjacked mid-flight by the most vicious criminals in the country led by the mastermind — genius serial killer Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom, and backed by black militant Diamond Dog and psychopath Billy Bedlam.
A Star Is BornA Star Is Born · 2018
A Star Is Born
7.52018
MovieMusicDrama
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
The Nutty ProfessorThe Nutty Professor · 1996
The Nutty Professor
5.61996
MovieComedyScience Fiction
When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, genetic professor Dr. Sherman Klump grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart. So, with one swig of his experimental fat-reducing serum, Sherman becomes 'Buddy Love', a fast-talking, pumped-up, plumped down Don Juan.
You've Got MailYou've Got Mail · 1998
You've Got Mail
6.71998
MovieComedyRomance
Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
Robin Hood: Men in TightsRobin Hood: Men in Tights · 1993
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
6.61993
MovieComedy
Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
Ricky StanickyRicky Stanicky · 2024
Ricky Stanicky
6.52024
MovieComedy
When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, the trio still uses the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. But when their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire a washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator to bring him to life.
Blue StreakBlue Streak · 1999
Blue Streak
6.51999
MovieActionComedy
Miles Logan is a jewel thief who just hit the big time by stealing a huge diamond. However, after two years in jail, he comes to find out that he hid the diamond in a police building that was being built at the time of the robbery. In an attempt to regain his diamond, he poses as an LAPD detective.
Undercover BrotherUndercover Brother · 2002
Undercover Brother
5.92002
MovieActionComedy
An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.
200 Cigarettes200 Cigarettes · 1999
200 Cigarettes
5.81999
MovieComedyDrama
In 1981 New York City, a collection of twentysomethings try to cope with relationships, loneliness, desire and their individual neuroses on New Years Eve.
Joe's ApartmentJoe's Apartment · 1996
Joe's Apartment
5.81996
MovieComedyFantasy
A nice guy has just moved to New York and discovers that he must share his run-down apartment with a couple thousand singing, dancing cockroaches.
537 Votes537 Votes · 2020
537 Votes
7.12020
MovieDocumentary
Documentary chronicling the political machinations that led to the unprecedented, contested outcome of the 2000 presidential election, including the chaotic voter recount in Florida that ended with George W. Bush winning by a razor-thin margin.
The Real BlondeThe Real Blonde · 1998
The Real Blonde
5.31998
MovieComedyDrama
An aspiring actor and his girlfriend handle life's frustrations, while his friend seeks fulfillment with a blonde.
Being EddieBeing Eddie · 2025
Being Eddie
6.72025
MovieDocumentary
From teen comedian to Hollywood legend, Eddie Murphy revisits his extraordinary showbiz ride with raw honesty and humor.
Half BakedHalf Baked · 1998
Half Baked
6.31998
MovieComedyCrime
Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke.
The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie MurphyThe 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy · 2026
The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
6.02026
MovieDocumentary
Follows the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Eddie Murphy for his five-decade career in film, television and stand-up comedy.
The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLMThe Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM · 2022
The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM
6.62022
MovieDocumentary
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, the media concocted a narrative that justified a summer of worldwide riots and helped contribute to the rise of Black Lives Matter who used the chaos to raise 90 million dollars. In this documentary, Candace Owens follows the money and discovers exactly how the money was spent and where it did—and didn’t go.
David Blaine: Beyond MagicDavid Blaine: Beyond Magic · 2016
David Blaine: Beyond Magic
7.12016
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
In his most revealing performance yet, the one-hour special features an exploration into Blaine’s trademark style of street magic as he once again stuns his audience.
Undercover BluesUndercover Blues · 1993
Undercover Blues
6.11993
MovieComedyCrime
When fun-loving American agents Jeff and Jane Blue are called back from maternity leave for a special assignment in New Orleans, the spy parents decide to skip the sitter and give their bouncing baby girl the adventure of a lifetime.
Madonna: Madame XMadonna: Madame X · 2021
Madonna: Madame X
7.82021
MovieMusic
Filmed in Lisbon, Portugal, the film captures the pop icon’s rare and rapturous tour performance, hailed by sold out theatrical audiences worldwide. The unprecedented intimate streaming experience will take viewers on a journey as compelling and audacious as Madonna’s fearless persona, Madame X, a secret agent traveling around the world, changing identities, fighting for freedom and bringing light to dark places.
Devil's Pie: D'AngeloDevil's Pie: D'Angelo · 2019
Devil's Pie: D'Angelo
10.02019
MovieDocumentaryMusic
D'Angelo had it all: two platinum selling albums, a sold out world tour and a body chiselled to perfection. However, one day at the height of his career in 2000 the soul singer vanished. For 12 years he descended into darkness. Out of nowhere, in December 2014, his third album Black Messiah was suddenly released: soundtrack of the lost years.
Chi-RaqChi-Raq · 2015
Chi-Raq
5.72015
MovieDramaCrime
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music · 2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
7.82025
MovieMusicDocumentary
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
Dave Chappelle: The DreamerDave Chappelle: The Dreamer · 2023
Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer
6.92023
MovieComedy
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.
The Last LaughThe Last Laugh · 2016
The Last Laugh
7.02016
MovieDocumentary
Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.

TV Shows

The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 1996
The Daily Show
6.41996
SeriesComedy
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon · 2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.82014
SeriesComedy
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David Letterman · 1993
Late Show with David Letterman
6.41993
SeriesComedy
David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live · 1975
Saturday Night Live
6.91975
SeriesComedy
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.32003
SeriesComedy
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
Hollywood SquaresHollywood Squares · 1998
Hollywood Squares
7.61998
Series
On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg served as the permanent center square, with series head writer Bruce Vilanch, Gilbert Gottfried, Martin Mull, and Caroline Rhea as regular panelists and Brad Garrett, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jeffrey Tambor, George Wallace, Kathy Griffin and various others as semi-regular panelists. Shadoe Stevens returned to announce, although he was not given a square on the panel as he had been when John Davidson was host.
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno · 1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.41992
SeriesComedy
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'Brien · 1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.31993
SeriesComedy
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
Home ImprovementHome Improvement · 1991
Home Improvement
7.41991
SeriesComedy
The daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and unseen neighbor.
The Larry Sanders ShowThe Larry Sanders Show · 1992
The Larry Sanders Show
7.71992
SeriesComedy
Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.
Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeComedians in Cars Getting Coffee · 2012
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
7.12012
SeriesComedy
Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up best when he says, 'You've finally made a show about nothing.'
BiographyBiography · 1987
Biography
6.71987
SeriesDocumentary
Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The older version featured historical figures such as Helen Keller and Mark Twain, or long-dead entertainment figures such as Will Rogers or John Barrymore. The A&E series has placed the emphasis on such people as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Plácido Domingo, Freddie Mercury, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Eric Clapton, Pope John Paul II, Gene Tierney, Selena, Diego Rivera, Mao Zedong and Queen Elizabeth II, and fictional characters like The Phantom, Superman, Hamlet, Betty Boop, and Santa Claus. The program ended up profiling enough figures that in 1999, A&E spun it off into an entire network, The Biography Channel.
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child · 1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
6.31995
SeriesAnimation
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDr. Katz, Professional Therapist · 1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
7.81995
SeriesAnimationComedy
From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he picks the brains of your favorite stand-up comedians.
Chappelle's ShowChappelle's Show · 2003
Chappelle's Show
8.12003
SeriesComedy
Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches.
Ride with Norman ReedusRide with Norman Reedus · 2016
Ride with Norman Reedus
7.42016
SeriesDocumentary
The Walking Dead star and motorcycle enthusiast Norman Reedus hits the open road to explore local biker culture and celebrate the best and brightest collectors, mechanics and craftsmen around the country. Each episode features Reedus and a riding companion – a fellow actor, musician, friend or local chopper fanatic – as they journey to custom bike shops, tattoo parlors, collector’s warehouses, or a roadside smokehouse… with plenty of time for unplanned detours and tire changes.
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! · 2026
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
7.92026
SeriesDocumentaryComedy
Directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio explore the life and legacy of Mel Brooks, one of the most enduring comedic voices of our time.
Tough Crowd with Colin QuinnTough Crowd with Colin Quinn · 2002
Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
7.42002
SeriesComedy
Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn was a comedic talk show which aired on Comedy Central from 2002 to 2004. The show featured host Colin Quinn and a panel of comedian guests, discussing politics, current events, and social issues.
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogyjeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy · 2022
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
7.12022
SeriesDocumentary
The lives of an emerging superstar and a filmmaker intertwine in this intense, intimate docuseries charting Kanye West's career, filmed over two decades.
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David LettermanMy Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman · 2018
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
7.02018
SeriesComedy
Late-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures.
Hollywood BlackHollywood Black · 2024
Hollywood Black
3.72024
SeriesDocumentary
The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen. From blackface to Black Panther, this series is a definitive chronicle of more than a century of the black experience in Hollywood and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story – in brilliant color.
Mark Twain PrizeMark Twain Prize · 1999
Mark Twain Prize
6.21999
Series
Honoring the best in American comedy annually since 1998, the recipients of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor have included the likes of Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Murphy, and Tina Fey.
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell Show · 1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
4.11996
SeriesFamily
The Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell. It aired for six seasons from 1996 to 2002. Topics often discussed on the show include Broadway, children, extended families and charitable works, people and organizations. The show was based out of Studio 8G at NBC's Rockefeller Center studios in New York City, NY, USA and was produced and syndicated by KidRo Productions, Telepictures Productions and Warner Bros. Television.
HBO Comedy Half HourHBO Comedy Half Hour · 1994
HBO Comedy Half Hour
7.41994
SeriesComedy
The hottest comedy talents of the 1990s headline these solo half-hour stand-up specials.