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Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle is an American comedian and actor. His first stand-up special,
Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly
, premiered on HBO in 2000. Three years later, he launched his sketch comedy show
Chappelle's Show
. Chappelle received three consecutive Grammy Awards for best comedy album with 2017's
The Age of Spin & Deep in the Heart of Texas
, 2019's
Equanimity & the Bird Revelation
and 2020's
Sticks & Stones
. In 2016 and 2020, Chappelle hosted
Saturday Night Live
following the presidential elections; he won Emmys in 2017 and 2021 for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for those performances.
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Dave Chappelle Requiring Rapid COVID Tests at Upcoming Comedy Shows
'Jeopardy!' Fans Stunned When Contestants Fail to Recognize Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cancels His Forthcoming Texas Comedy Shows
HBO Max to Honor Dave Chappelle's Request to Remove Chappelle's Show from Streaming Service
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