American comedian is normally best known for his jokes.
Many will remember his 1990s material, his numerous film appearances, or his comedy sketch show Chapelle’s Show.
More recently, he hit headlines over backlash to his And he was recently at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival.
But if you’re wondering about the comedian’s life away from the stage, find out his age and partner here.
How old is Dave Chappelle?
Dave Chappelle is 48 years old, with his birth date being August 24, 1973.
The American stand-up was born in Washington DC, and grew up in the state of Maryland nearby.
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He began performing stand-up when he was just 14, moving to New York after graduating from DC high school Duke Ellington School for the Arts.
In 2003, Dave’s comedy career took off thanks to Chappelle’s Show, which he co-wrote and created with Neal Brennan.
The show came to an end abruptly after two full seasons, and just a few episodes of a third, in 2006. Upon leaving the show, Dave released the movie Dave Chappelle’s Block Party.
He has also appeared in films The Nutty Professor, Con Air, Half Baked, You’ve Got Mail and 2018’s A Star Is Born.
He tours as a stand-up, and frequently releases comedy specials. In 2016, Chappelle signed a deal with Netflix worth a reported $20 million (£16 million) per special for the streaming service.
Dave has also hosted legendary US sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, most recently in 2020.
And in 2021, his widely-seen Netflix special The Closer sparked accusations of transphobia, which .
Does Dave Chappelle have a partner?
Yep, funnyman Dave is married to long-term love Elaine Chappelle.
The couple tied the knot in 2001, and have three children: Sulayman, Saana and Ibrahim.
Not much is known about Elaine, as she doesn’t often appear in the public eye at red carpet events.
However, it’s believed she was born in August 1974 (which would make her 47 now) to Filipino parents, in Brooklyn, New York.
The family is believed to live in Yellow Springs, Ohio on a 65-acre farm.
How tall is Dave Chappelle?
While not exactly confirmed, it’s thought the comedian is around 6 feet tall (1.83m).
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