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David Chapelle
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David Chappelle
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08/23/1972 Birthplace:
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biography
This rising black comedian of TV and films has been impressive in his own short-lived TV series "Buddies" (ABC, 1996), and as the comic who is the butt of Eddie Murphy's wrath in "The Nutty Professor" (1996). The son of a Unitarian minister, Dave Chappelle began performing in comedy clubs in his native Washington, DC, at age 14. Within a year, he got a big change--a slot on stage at the famed Apollo Theatre in Harlem, but his performance was met with booing. Still he persevered and became a hit in clubs on the East Coast. By 1992, the wiry, energetic comedian was gaining national exposure with
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milestones
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Milestone
1988
At age 14, began working as a stand-up comic in clubs in Washington, DC (date approximate)
1989
Booed at his debut at the famed Apollo Theatre in Harlem
1992
Appeared on "Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam" (HBO)
1993
Film debut in "Robin Hood: Men in Tights"
1994
Was reported the youngest comic to appear on an HBO "Comic Relief" special
1996
Co-starred in the short-lived ABC sitcom "Buddies"
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