Dave Chappelle's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Dave Chappelle.
David Chappelle is a highly acclaimed American stand-up comedian and actor, best known for co-creating and starring in the influential satirical sketch comedy series, Chappelle's Show. He gained widespread recognition for his sharp wit and social commentary but famously left the show during its third season. After a break, Chappelle returned to stand-up comedy, earning further accolades. He has been hailed as a comedic genius and ranked among the greatest stand-up comics of all time.
August 2014: Surprise Appearance at Oddball Festival
In August 2014, Dave Chappelle made a surprise return to Hartford at the Oddball Festival, where he received standing ovations during his performance, demonstrating a positive reception after the previous year's heckling incident.
November 12, 2016: Hosting Debut on 'Saturday Night Live'
On November 12, 2016, Dave Chappelle hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time following the 2016 presidential election. His opening monologue addressed Donald Trump and the election, and he received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance.
2016: Primetime Emmy Award
In 2016, Chappelle received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for hosting Saturday Night Live.
2017: Emmy Awards Shout-Out to D.C. Public Schools
During his acceptance speech at the 2017 Emmy Awards, Dave Chappelle gave a shout-out to D.C. Public Schools, highlighting his support for his high school, Duke Ellington School of the Arts.
2017: "Dave Chappelle Day" in Columbia, South Carolina
In 2017, Columbia, South Carolina, Mayor Steven Benjamin declared February 3 "Dave Chappelle Day" when Chappelle spoke at the Chappelle Auditorium at Allen University, a building named after his great-grandfather.
September 2018: Emmy Award for 'Equanimity'
In September 2018, Dave Chappelle's 'Equanimity' special received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded).
October 2018: Appearance in 'A Star Is Born'
In October 2018, Dave Chappelle appeared in Bradley Cooper's 'A Star Is Born' as "Noodles", Jackson Maine's best friend, receiving a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination as part of the cast.
February 2019: Grammy Win for 'Equanimity and Bird Revelation'
In February 2019, Dave Chappelle won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for 'Equanimity and Bird Revelation'.
October 27, 2019: Awarded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
On October 27, 2019, Dave Chappelle was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center gala. The Mayor of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, declared it "Dave Chappelle Day" in Washington, D.C.
2019: Mark Twain Prize and Grammy Award
In 2019, Dave Chappelle received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for Equanimity & The Bird Revelation and Sticks & Stones.
2019: Awarded Mark Twain Prize and Emmy Nomination
In 2019, Dave Chappelle was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The award ceremony was turned into a television special and received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) nomination.
February 5, 2023: Fourth Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
On February 5, 2023, Dave Chappelle received his fourth Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for The Closer.
2023: Grammy Award
In 2023, Dave Chappelle received a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for The Dreamer.
