Dave Chappelle's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Dave Chappelle.

Dave Chappelle is a highly acclaimed American stand-up comedian and actor, best known for co-creating and starring in the satirical sketch comedy series *Chappelle's Show*. Despite its popularity, he famously left the show during its third season. Following a break, Chappelle resumed his stand-up career, earning widespread recognition. He has been lauded as a comic genius and one of the best stand-up comedians of all time.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

August 2014: Surprise appearance at Oddball Festival in Hartford

In August 2014, Dave Chappelle made a surprise appearance at the Oddball Festival in Hartford. This performance was a return to the city after a previous heckling incident in 2013, and he received standing ovations during his set.

November 12, 2016: Hosting Debut on Saturday Night Live

On November 12, 2016, Dave Chappelle hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time, the weekend after Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election. The show featured A Tribe Called Quest as the musical guest. Chappelle's opening monologue addressed Trump and the election, and he received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance, which he later donated to his former high school.

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2017: Shout-out to D.C. Public Schools at Emmy Awards

During his acceptance speech at the 2017 Emmy Awards, Dave Chappelle gave a shout-out to D.C. Public Schools.

2017: "Dave Chappelle Day" declared 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.

January 2018: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album

In January 2018, at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, Dave Chappelle received a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his 2017 specials 'The Age of Spin & Deep in the Heart of Texas'.

September 2018: Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)

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 directorial debut, 'A Star Is Born', as "Noodles". He was nominated along with the cast for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture.

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February 2019: Grammy Award 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: Mark Twain Prize Ceremony

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: Awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

In 2019, Dave Chappelle received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The event, honoring Chappelle, featured Jon Stewart, Bradley Cooper, Aziz Ansari, Sarah Silverman, Chris Tucker, Frederic Yonnet, and Lorne Michaels. A television special of the award ceremony was released on Netflix and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded).