Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who co-created Chappelle's Show with Neal Brennan. The Comedy Central series launched in 2003, combining filmed sketches with Chappelle's stage introductions and commentary. He played a range of characters and public figures in sketches about race, entertainment and everyday social behavior, and left the production in 2005.

Chappelle and Brennan had earlier co-written the film Half Baked, in which Chappelle also starred. His wider career includes touring stand-up, filmed comedy specials and hosting Saturday Night Live. His sketch work is closely connected to his stand-up voice, moving observations and provocations from a single performer onstage into scenes with an ensemble.