Dave Chappelle: Photos of the Comedian

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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle Dave Chapelle at Kevin Hart at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, USA - 04 Sep 2017
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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle is a comedian, known for his many specials and TV show.

                                                                                                          Dave is best known as a comedian and actor. One of his most famous career moments was when he had his comedy sketch show Chappelle’s Show from 2003 until 2006. He has also appeared as an actor in several films, including You’ve Got Mail, A Star Is Born, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He also played a lead role in Half Baked.

                                                                                                          After Chappelle’s Show came to an end, he’s continued to make waves as a standup comedian, with 6 Netflix specials under his belt, with his most recent being The Dreamer.

                                                                                                          Keep scrolling through our gallery to see photos of Dave through the years.

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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle at 2018 TIFF

                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle at 2018 TIFF
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                                                                                                          Throughout his successful career, he’s received numerous awards. They include four Emmy Awards and three Grammy Awards as well as the Mark Twain Prize. 

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                                                                                                          Dave & Elaine Chappelle At ‘SNL’ 40th Anniversary Party

                                                                                                          Dave & Elaine Chappelle At ‘SNL’ 40th Anniversary Party
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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle and Elaine Chappelle smiled on the red carpet for the ‘Saturday Night Live’ 40th-anniversary special. Dave rocked a black velvet suit for the evening.

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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle & Daughter Sanaa At ‘A Star Is Born’ Premiere

                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle & Daughter Sanaa At ‘A Star Is Born’ Premiere
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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle smiled as he held hands with his daughter Sanaa at the premiere of ‘A Star is Born.’ Sanaa had a small cameo playing the comic’s daughter in the film.

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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle in concert

                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle in concert
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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle in concert at Radio City Music Hall, New York in 2017. He smiled to the crowd during the performance.

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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards

                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards
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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle poses in the press room with the best comedy album award for ‘The Age of Spin’ and ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas’ at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden, in New York. He was a big winner that night.

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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards

                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards
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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle appears backstage at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. He wore cool shades to the event.

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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle at Capetown’s Grand Arena

                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle at Capetown’s Grand Arena
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                                                                                                          Dave Chappelle during a performance at Capetown’s Grand Arena, South Africa. It was in 2018.

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