Dave Chappelle’s Wife, Net Worth, Kids, Family, Netflix Show, Age, Son
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• Dave Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian and actor born in 1973 • He started pursuing comedy after being inspired by Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor • He achieved stardom with the comedy film “The Nutty Professor” and the comedy sketch series “Chappelle's Show” • He has signed a deal with Netflix for 3 comedy specials, with a paycheck of $20 million for one special • He is married to Elaine Mendoza Efre, with whom he has 3 children.
Known for movies
Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005) as Writer
Half Baked (1998) as Writer
Chappelle's Show (2003-2006) as Writer
Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth (2004) as Writer
Short Info
Net Worth$10 millionDate Of BirthAugust 24, 1973SpouseElaine ChappelleMarkHis comedic point-of-view of popular culture and drugsFactLiving in Ohio after leaving for Africa on a spiritual retreat. [December 2005]PaymentsEarned $5,000,000 per seasons 3 and 4 from (2003)
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Who is Dave Chappelle?
Born David Khari Webber Chappelle on the 24th August 1973 in Washington D.C. USA, Dave is a stand-up comedian and actor, who came to prominence through his comedy sketch series “Chappelle’s Show”, aired on Comedy Central. Since then he has gone on to tour the USA and is currently promoting his Netflix special.
Dave Chappelle’s Background
Dave is the youngest child of William Davide Chappelle III, a professor at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and Yvonne K Chappelle Seon, who worked as a professor at Howard University, while also taking a position at the University of Maryland. Of African-American heritage, his great-grandfather was William D. Chappelle, an American educationalist and bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
When it comes to his education, Dave was a pupil at Woodlin Elementary School, and it was around this time that he started showcasing his comedy skills. After discovering such comedians as Eddie Murphy, and Richard Pryor, Dave became fully focused on comedy. He studied theatre arts at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and soon after matriculating, he was off to New York City in pursuit of his career.
The Very First Public Appearance
He made his debut at the Apollo Theater during Amateur Night, and as with many others, was booed off stage. However, this only encouraged him to continue to pursue his dreams. He continued to work hard, and since then has become one of the most successful comedians.
Rise to Fame
In the mid- ‘90s, Dave attracted increasing attention for his work; being a flamboyant character helped him in a great way, but it wasn’t until the comedy film “The Nutty Professor” that he reached popularity. Appearing next to his role model, Eddie Murphy, following the success of the film, doors started opening for Dave, and before the ‘90s ended, he became a recognizable face. In 1998 he and Neal Brennan co-wrote the film “Half Baked”, now a classic, with Dave in the lead role and which became a box office hit, which also helped lift his net worth.
With the beginning of the new millennium, Dave started working with HBO, having his own special, but it was in 2003 that he reached stardom, when Comedy Central picked up “Chappelle’s Show”. Chappelle and his long-time collaborator Brennan created the show incorporating their sketch comedy skills. The show aired until 2006, but Dave left the show before its third season, since when Chappelle went on tour across the US, and also made several television appearances.
Extravagant Netlfix Deal for $60 Million
Thanks to his extreme popularity, Dave has come to terms with Netflix, signing a contract for three comedy specials, with a pay of $20 million for one special. So far, he has released two specials “Dave Chappelle: Equanimity”, and “Dave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation”, both in 2017.
Dave Chappelle Net Worth and Assets
Have you wondered how rich Dave Chappelle is? Well, thanks to his enormous success, Dave’s wealth is estimated at $42 million, as of early 2018. Aside from a considerable bank balance, Dave also owns a 65 acre estate near Yellow Springs, Ohio, and is the owner of a number of homes in Xenia, Ohio.
Is Dave a married man?
Since 2001, Dave has been married to Elaine Mendoza Efre, with whom he has three children – sons Ibrahim and Suleyman, and daughter Sanaa.
General Info
Full NameDave ChappelleNet Worth$10 millionDate Of BirthAugust 24, 1973Height1.83 mProfessionScreenwriter, Television producer, Comedian, Film producer, Actor, ArtistEducationDuke Ellington School of the ArtsNationalityAmerican
Family
SpouseElaine ChappelleChildrenSonal Chappelle, Ibrahim Chappelle, Sulayman ChappelleParentsYvonne Reed, William David Chappelle IIISiblingsFelicia Chappelle Jones, William S. Chappelle
Accomplishments
NominationsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing - Variety Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special, Teen Choice Award for Choice Comedian, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy-Variety Or Music Progra...MoviesHalf Baked, Dave Chappelle's Block Party, The Nutty Professor, Undercover Brother, Blue Streak, Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly, Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Con Air, You've Got Mail, Screwed, 200 Cigarettes, Chi-Raq, Undercover Blues, The Real Blonde, I'm Rick...TV ShowsChappelle's Show, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Wanda at Large, Buddies, Inside the Actors Studio, Def Comedy Jam, Where's Elvis This Week?
Social profile links
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Marks
#Marks / Signs1Newsboy cap2His comedic point-of-view of popular culture and drugs
Salary
TitleSalary (2003)$5,000,000 per seasons 3 and 4 (2003)$1,000,000 approx. for season 2
Quotes
#Quote1You can get infamous but you can't get un-famous.2I want to tell my jokes. I want to have time with my children. I want to entertain people. And at one point, I'll walk away from show business. But I don't want to walk away empty-handed.3[on (2003)] It was like taking somebody on a tour through a young black man's subconscious, and I don't think America has been there. So in a way it was kind of like reality TV, right?4[on (2003)] I have to say, it was by far the best experience I ever had working in television. When you hear me say, like, 'I quit' and all this stuff, I mean, that was literally just like the tension and the dramatic situation of creating something. And the network executives have their responsibilities and I have my responsibilities, so this is a natural tension of these relationships. By far, it was better than any situation I ever had in corporate television.5[on living in Ohio] Turns out you don't need $50 million to live around these parts, just a nice smile and a kind way about you. You guys are the best neighbors ever... That's why I came back and that's why I'm staying.6I don't normally talk about my religion publicly because I don't want people to associate me and my flaws with this beautiful thing. And I believe it is beautiful if you learn it the right way.7You can become famous but you can't become unfamous. You can become infamous but not unfamous.8I look at it like that word, 'nigger', used to be a word of oppression. But that when I say it, it feels more like an act of freedom. For me to be able to say that unapologetically on television.9"I figured, let me just cut myself off from everybody, take a minute and pull a Flintstone, stop a speeding car by using my bare feet as brakes." - on his abrupt departure from (2003).10If you're and , and your marriage is breaking up - that's an awful thing. But to see that speculation in people, it's gotta sting a little bit.11I still think people do have racial hang-ups, but I think one of the reasons I can joke about it is people are shedding those racial hatreds.
Facts
#Fact1Appeared on Actor Studio on 12th February 2006 [February 2006]2Currently has his own show titled (2003) on Comedy Central. [January 2003]3Living in Ohio after leaving for Africa on a spiritual retreat. [December 2005]4His surname is pronounced "Shuh-pel".5Met when he was three years old. A photo of their meeting is in the Bettman Archive.6Has a brother, William, and a sister, Felicia.7Named his production company "Pilot Boy Productions" in reference to the many failed pilots in which he starred.8His maternal grandfather was a blind Caucasian who was raised to believe that he was African-American.9Was considered by to play Fletch in his aborted "Fletch Won" reboot. But Miramax refused him.10He has two sons, Sulayman and Ibrahim, and a daughter, Sonal.11His mother has been a professor at Howard University, Wilberforce University, Central State University and University of Maryland. She is also a Unitarian Universalist minister.12Wife Elaine is a Filipina.13Made the Forbes Celebrity 100 List with $12 million in earnings.14His favorite show is MTV's (1992).15#43 on Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Standups of All Time. He is the youngest person to make the list.16Due to the popularity of his show, Comedy Central's parent company Viacom cut a $50 million deal with him that will continue the production of (2003) for two more years and will allow him to do side projects.17He has gone on (1993) 8 times so far, more appearances than he has had on all other talk shows combined.18Is very good friends with fellow comedian , who appears in the "Ask A Gay Dude" segment on (2003).19Was best friends and frequent co-writers with . Their partnership ended when Chappelle abruptly left (2003) in its third season, though as of 2011 they have since patched things up with each other personally.20Is one of the few (if not only) celebrities to do advertisements for both Coca-Cola and Pepsi.21Grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland; Yellow Springs, Ohio; and Washington, D.C., and still lives in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with his wife and children.22His father taught music and voice at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.23Was in talks to play in a film about James' life. Prior to James' death, due to some content objections by himself, it was decided the project would not happen. (2004)24Turned down an offer to host the 2004 (2004).25Is currently in the beginning of talks about a movie involving his family and historical events they are fictionally involved in. [2004]26Sits in with when in New York. Chappelle is one of Stern's favorite comedians.27Often appears opposite a (1975) star: (2000) (with ), (1998) (with ), and (2002) (with ).
Pictures
Movies
Writer
TitleYearStatusCharacterThe 88th Annual Academy Awards2016TV Special special material written byChappelle's ShowTV Series creator - 33 episodes, 2003 - 2006 writer - 32 episodes, 2003 - 2006Dave Chappelle's Block Party2005DocumentaryDave Chappelle: For What It's Worth2004TV Special documentary written byDave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly2000TV Special documentary written byHalf Baked1998written byHBO Comedy Half-Hour1998TV Series writer - 1 episodeThe Dave Chappelle Project1998TV Movie written byDamn Whitey1997Short written byDr. Katz, Professional Therapist1997TV Series additional material - 1 episodeComic Justice1993TV Series 1993
Actor
TitleYearStatusCharacterChi-Raq2015MorrisCrank Yankers2002-2007TV SeriesFrancis / ShavinChappelle's Show2006TV SeriesVariousWanda at Large2003TV SeriesVincentUndercover Brother2002Conspiracy BrotherScrewed2000Rusty P. HayesBlue Streak1999Tulley200 Cigarettes1999Disco CabbieYou've Got Mail1998Kevin JacksonWoo1998LennyThe Larry Sanders Show1998TV SeriesDave ChappelleHalf Baked1998Thurgood Jenkins / Sir Smoke-a-LotBowl of Pork1997ShortBlack Forrest GumpDamn Whitey1997ShortDaveHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1997TV SeriesSpiderThe Real Blonde1997ZeeDr. Katz, Professional Therapist1997TV SeriesDaveCon Air1997PinballJoe's Apartment1996Cockroach (voice)The Nutty Professor1996Reggie WarringtonBuddies1996TV SeriesDave CarlisleHome Improvement1995TV SeriesDaveGetting In1994RonUndercover Blues1993OzzieRobin Hood: Men in Tights1993AhchooThe End of August1982Kid on beach (uncredited)
Producer
TitleYearStatusCharacterChappelle's Show2003-2006TV Series executive producer - 33 episodesDave Chappelle's Block Party2005Documentary producerDave Chappelle: For What It's Worth2004TV Special documentary executive producerDave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly2000TV Special documentary executive producerHalf Baked1998producer - uncreditedThe Dave Chappelle Project1998TV Movie executive producer
TitleYearStatusCharacterThe GQ Men of the Year Awards2003TV Movie documentaryHimselfUncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny!2003TV Movie documentaryHimselfJimmy Kimmel Live!2003TV SeriesHimselfHoward Stern2001-2002TV SeriesHimselfHeroes of Black Comedy2002TV Mini-Series documentaryHimselfOpen Mic2001DocumentaryHimselfDave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly2000TV Special documentaryHimselfHBO First Look1999TV Series documentaryHimselfHollywood Squares1999TV SeriesHimselfComic Relief VIII1998TV SpecialHimselfThe Rosie O'Donnell Show1996-1998TV SeriesHimselfHBO Comedy Half-Hour1997-1998TV SeriesHimselfThe Dave Chappelle Project1998TV MovieHimselfMTV Jams1996TV SeriesHimself (1999)Where's Elvis This Week?1996TV SeriesHimselfComics Come Home 21996TV MovieHimself1995 Young Comedians Special1995TV SpecialHimselfApollo Theatre Hall of Fame1994TV Movie documentaryHimselfComic Relief VI1994TV Special documentaryHimselfComedy: Coast to Coast1994TV MovieHimselfComic Justice1993TV SeriesHimself - Comedian (1993)The Word1993TV SeriesHimselfThe Arsenio Hall Show1993TV SeriesHimselfDef Comedy Jam1992TV SeriesHimself - Comedian (1993)An Evening at the Improv1991TV SeriesHimself - Comedian1/2 Hour Comedy Hour1990TV SeriesHimself - ComedianSaturday Night Live2016TV SeriesHimself - Host / VariousThe 18th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Celebrating Eddie Murphy2015TV MovieHimself - PresenterEntertainment Tonight2015TV SeriesHimselfToday at Wimbledon2015TV SeriesHimself - SpectatorWimbledon2015TV SeriesHimself - SpectatorComedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber2015TV MovieHimself - Audience Member (uncredited)Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Red Carpet Special2015TV SpecialHimselfThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014TV SeriesHimselfLate Show with David Letterman1994-2014TV SeriesHimself / Himself - GuestUnsung Hollywood2014TV Series documentaryHimselfRichard Pryor: Omit the Logic2013DocumentaryHimselfInside the Actors Studio2006-2013TV SeriesHimself / Himself - HostLate Night with Conan O'Brien1996-2008TV SeriesHimselfIconoclasts2006TV Series documentaryBiography1996-2006TV Series documentaryHimselfForbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank?2006TV MovieHimselfOhio Players2006Video documentary shortHimselfSeptember in Brooklyn: The Making of 'Block Party'2006Video documentary shortHimselfThe 48th Annual Grammy Awards2006TV SpecialHimselfThe Oprah Winfrey Show2006TV SeriesHimselfRichard Pryor: The Funniest Man Dead or Alive2005TV Special documentaryHimselfDave Chappelle's Block Party2005DocumentaryHimself - HostDef Poetry2002-2005TV Series documentaryHimselfKanye West: College Dropout - Video Anthology2005Video documentaryHimself (segment "Two Words")Just for Laughs2005TV SeriesHimselfBar Mitzvah Bash!2004TV MovieHimselfSex and the City: A Farewell2004TV Movie documentaryHimself60 Minutes Wednesday2004TV Series documentaryHimselfBET Comedy Awards2004TV SpecialHimselfDave Chappelle: For What It's Worth2004TV Special documentaryHimselfThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno2002-2004TV SeriesHimselfChappelle's Show2003-2004TV SeriesHimself - Host / VariousLast Call with Carson Daly2002-2004TV SeriesHimself - GuestThe Daily Show1998-2004TV SeriesHimselfTotal Request Live2004TV SeriesHimselfEssence Awards2003TV Movie documentaryHimselfThe Commies2003TV Special documentaryHimselfRichard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!2003TV Special documentaryHimselfVH1 Big in 032003TV SpecialHimselfThe Mark Twain Prize: Lily Tomlin2003TV MovieHimself
Archive Footage
TitleYearStatusCharacterI'm Rick James2009DocumentaryHimselfHoward Stern on Demand2007TV SeriesHimselfInside the Actors Studio2006TV SeriesHimselfThe Fabulous Making of Chappelle's Show Season 3ish2006Video documentary shortVariousLast Laugh '052005TV MovieHimself60 Minutes2005TV Series documentaryHimself - Comedian (segment "Dave Chappelle")Chappelle's Show2004TV SeriesVarious100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time2004TV Mini-SeriesHimself #43Real World2001TV SeriesHimselfFull Mountie2000TV SeriesHimself
Awards
Won Awards
YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2005Vision AwardNAMIC Vision AwardsBest Comedic PerformanceChappelle's Show (2003)2004Gold Derby TV AwardGold Derby AwardsVariety PerformerChappelle's Show (2003)2004Vision AwardNAMIC Vision AwardsBest Comedic PerformanceChappelle's Show (2003)
Nominated Awards
YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2005Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SpecialDave Chappelle: For What It's Worth (2004)2005Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actor in a Comedy SeriesChappelle's Show (2003)2005PGA AwardPGA AwardsOutstanding Producer of Variety TelevisionChappelle's Show (2003)2005Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice Comedian2004Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesChappelle's Show (2003)2004Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy ProgramChappelle's Show (2003)2004Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actor in a Comedy SeriesChappelle's Show (2003)2004Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice Comedian
