Dave Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He first gained attention on television with his sketch comedy series Chappelle's Show, which ran between 2003 and 2006. He has won multiple Emmy and Grammy awards as well as receiving three nominations for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Chappelle has also featured in films such as The Nutty Professor and Blue Streak, as well as the comedies Half Baked and You've Got Mail. He currently stars in the Netflix series Chappelle's Show. He regularly performs stand-up comedy shows and his social commentary often focuses on race and political topics.