Dave Chappelle

David Khari Webber "Dave" Chappelle was born on August 24, 1973 in Washington, D.C. He is a comedian, screenwriter, television/film producer and actor. Chappelle began his film career in the film Robin Hood: Men in Tights in 1993 and continued to star in minor roles in the films The Nutty Professor, Con Air, and Blue Streak. His first lead role in a film was in Half Baked in 1998. In 2003, he became widely known for his popular sketch comedy television series, Chappelle's Show, which ran until 2006. Comedy Central ranked him forty-third in its list of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians

Works

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

Release Date:2025-01-27

Character:Self

Vote Count:7

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy

Born over a century ago in the United States, stand-up comedy has conquered the world, spreading via the internet to screens everywhere. By channeling its satirical rage into new territories, it has captured the pulse of society, reflecting contemporary debates. Stand-up, as told by the professionals of the punchline: Blanche Gardin, Haroun, Hannah Gadsby, and many others.

Release Date:2024-11-20

Character:Self (archive footage)

Episode Count:1

Ricky Stanicky

When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, the trio still uses the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. But when their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire a washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator to bring him to life.

Release Date:2024-03-07

Department:Crew

Job:Thanks

Vote Count:629

Chappelle's Home Team - Donnell Rawlings: A New Day

Donnell Rawlings riffs on toxic relationships, getting older, visiting New Zealand and his secret to co-parenting a young son in this stand-up special.

Release Date:2024-02-26

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Vote Count:5

Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer

From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.

Release Date:2023-12-31

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:95

Chris Rock: Road To Live Special

Chris Rock gives an exclusive look at his year on tour leading up to this historic night. With appearances from Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart, and many more.

Release Date:2023-03-04

Character:Self

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Release Date:2022-11-19

Character:Self

Vote Count:7

The Greatest Lie Ever Sold

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, the media concocted a narrative that justified a summer of worldwide riots and helped contribute to the rise of Black Lives Matter who used the chaos to raise 90 million dollars. In this documentary, Candace Owens follows the money and discovers exactly how the money was spent and where it did—and didn’t go.

Release Date:2022-10-12

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:25

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

An all-star global music event live from London's Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert featuring the biggest names in music joining together in celebration of the life, music and love of Taylor Hawkins, one of modern music’s most beloved figures.

Release Date:2022-09-03

Character:Self

Vote Count:9

Dave Chappelle: What's in a Name?

Dave Chappelle delivers a speech at his prestigious alma mater that reflects on his comedy roots, his rise to fame and why artists should never behave.

Release Date:2022-07-07

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:34

Jon Stewart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Jon Stewart, recipient of the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Release Date:2022-06-21

Character:Self

Vote Count:2

Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

Bob Saget’s friends and family honor the late comedian during a night of laughter and music with Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Jeff Ross, John Stamos and more.

Release Date:2022-06-10

Character:Self

Vote Count:15

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way, all done in front of a camera, without an audience, and in one take. After his set, Norm's friends and fellow comics gather to salute him.

Release Date:2022-05-30

Character:Self

Vote Count:37

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor.

Release Date:2022-05-19

Character:Self

Vote Count:8

jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

The lives of an emerging superstar and a filmmaker intertwine in this intense, intimate docuseries charting Kanye West's career, filmed over two decades.

Release Date:2022-02-16

Character:Self (archive footage)

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:49

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story of how one man, Guy Torry, moved mountains to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. What started as an experiment in '90s Los Angeles turned into a breeding ground for today's greatest comedians, elevating Black voices to have their turn on the stage.

Release Date:2022-02-03

Character:Self

Episode Count:3

Vote Count:6

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron; LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads; Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The special music event also features a host of all-star presenters, performers, and special guests, including Angela Bassett, Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, and many others.

Release Date:2021-11-20

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

Dave Chappelle: Live in Real Life

Dave Chappelle provides the community he calls home with two things desperately needed in difficult times – economic and comic relief. What began as an experimental socially-distanced live comedy show in a neighbor's cornfield, grew into an unforgettable summer with his neighbors, friends and fellow comedians.

Release Date:2021-11-19

Character:Self

Stunted

Dave addresses the controversy surrounding his Netflix special The Closer.

Release Date:2021-10-25

Character:Self

Dave Chappelle: The Closer

As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.

Release Date:2021-10-05

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:217

Madonna: Madame X

Filmed in Lisbon, Portugal, the film captures the pop icon’s rare and rapturous tour performance, hailed by sold out theatrical audiences worldwide. The unprecedented intimate streaming experience will take viewers on a journey as compelling and audacious as Madonna’s fearless persona, Madame X, a secret agent traveling around the world, changing identities, fighting for freedom and bringing light to dark places.

Release Date:2021-09-23

Character:Self

Vote Count:25

The One and Only Dick Gregory

This revealing portrait of comedian, activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader Dick Gregory documents his many personal reinventions throughout the decades, from celebrity to civil rights hero and beyond, while hearing from the incredible entertainers who have been inspired by his blueprint.

Release Date:2021-06-19

Character:Self

Vote Count:4

Dave Chappelle: Redemption Song

Dave Chappelle reflects on resilience, faith, and societal challenges. From the pandemic to reclaiming his rights from Comedy Central, he emphasizes the power of unity, the importance of faith, and the hope for a better future.

Release Date:2021-02-11

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:5

Chris Rock Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut

Chris Rock takes the stage filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and politics.

Release Date:2021-01-12

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:4

Dave Chappelle: Unforgiven

Dave Chapelle tells a few stories from his childhood, including his early career as a comic and being hustled on the street, whilst discussing an overarching narrative of HBO airing Chapelle Show without Dave being paid for it.

Release Date:2020-11-24

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:10

537 Votes

Documentary chronicling the political machinations that led to the unprecedented, contested outcome of the 2000 presidential election, including the chaotic voter recount in Florida that ended with George W. Bush winning by a razor-thin margin.

Release Date:2020-10-21

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:11

8:46

From Dave: Normally I wouldn't show you something so unrefined, I hope you understand.

Release Date:2020-06-12

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:67

David Blaine: The Magic Way

Magician David Blaine performs reality-defying magical acts; featured celebrities include Odell Beckham Jr., Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Dave Chappelle, James Corden, Bryan Cranston, David Dobrik, Dr. Dre and Jamie Foxx.

Release Date:2020-04-01

Character:Self

Vote Count:8

Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Dave Chappelle, recipient of the 22nd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Release Date:2020-01-07

Character:Self

Vote Count:49

Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones

Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.

Release Date:2019-08-26

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:320

Epilogue: The Punchline

Dave's encore from his special Sticks and Stones.

Release Date:2019-08-26

Character:Self

Vote Count:7

Devil's Pie: D'Angelo

D'Angelo had it all: two platinum selling albums, a sold out world tour and a body chiselled to perfection. However, one day at the height of his career in 2000 the soul singer vanished. For 12 years he descended into darkness. Out of nowhere, in December 2014, his third album Black Messiah was suddenly released: soundtrack of the lost years.

Release Date:2019-05-16

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

Will Smith's Bucket List

There aren’t many people in the world who have a bucket list quite like Will Smith. Now you can join him on his unbelievable adventure as he travels the globe, takes on insane challenges, overcomes obstacles and punches fear in the mouth!

Release Date:2019-02-27

Character:Himself

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:8

Fyre Fraud

A true-crime comedy exploring a failed music festival turned internet meme at the nexus of social media influence, late-stage capitalism, and morality in the post-truth era.

Release Date:2019-01-14

Character:Himself (Archival Footage)

Vote Count:172

Before They Were Kings: Vol. 2

With nothing more than a punch line and a dream, these (then) struggling young artists transformed themselves into comedy legends.

Release Date:2019-01-01

Vote Count:1

Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones

“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. In celebration of such a legendary figure, some of the biggest stars came to share in on the celebration. Performers such as Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Brian McKnight, John Legend, Gloria Estefan, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor, Patti Austin, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, and Cynthia Erivo all hit the stage to pay tribute to Quincy Jones by performing his classic works. Additionally, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Danny Glover, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, LL Cool J, Rashida Jones, and Ludacris shared their personal stories of how Quincy has impacted them throughout the years. The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Release Date:2018-12-09

Character:Self

Vote Count:2

The Road to Stardom: The Making of A Star Is Born

A look at the making of “A Star Is Born,” featuring director/star/writer/producer Bradley Cooper and star Lady Gaga, both of whom also wrote and produced many of the film’s songs, as well as performed them live for the movie.

Release Date:2018-12-07

Character:Self

Vote Count:12

A Star Is Born

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Release Date:2018-10-03

Character:George "Noodles" Stone

Vote Count:11728

Quincy

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between musical genres, producing major pop hits of the early 1960s and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations in the same time period.

Release Date:2018-09-09

Character:Self

Vote Count:106

Back To School Just For Laughs

Comedians reflect on how school shaped them during their performances at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival.

Release Date:2018-09-05

Character:Self

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman

Late-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures.

Release Date:2018-01-12

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:58

Dave Chappelle: Equanimity

Comedy legend Dave Chappelle returns to his roots with an all-new stand-up special filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Release Date:2017-12-31

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Self

Vote Count:220

Dave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation

Comedy juggernaut Dave Chappelle's fourth Netflix Special, taped on November 20th, 2017 at Los Angeles' Comedy Store.

Release Date:2017-12-31

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:178

Def Comedy Jam 25

In this special live event, giants of stand-up come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons's groundbreaking "Def Comedy Jam."

Release Date:2017-09-26

Character:Self

Vote Count:41

Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin

Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at The Palladium in Los Angeles, California, in March 2016.

Release Date:2017-03-21

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:258

Dave Chappelle: Deep in the Heart of Texas

Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, in April 2015.

Release Date:2017-03-21

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:227

Dave Chappelle

Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials.

Release Date:2017-03-21

Character:Self

Episode Count:2

Vote Count:40

David Blaine: Beyond Magic

In his most revealing performance yet, the one-hour special features an exploration into Blaine’s trademark style of street magic as he once again stuns his audience.

Release Date:2016-11-16

Character:Self

Vote Count:42

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.

Release Date:2016-11-15

Character:Self

Vote Count:3

Ride with Norman Reedus

The Walking Dead star and motorcycle enthusiast Norman Reedus hits the open road to explore local biker culture and celebrate the best and brightest collectors, mechanics and craftsmen around the country. Each episode features Reedus and a riding companion – a fellow actor, musician, friend or local chopper fanatic – as they journey to custom bike shops, tattoo parlors, collector’s warehouses, or a roadside smokehouse… with plenty of time for unplanned detours and tire changes.

Release Date:2016-06-12

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:22

The Last Laugh

Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.

Release Date:2016-04-18

Character:Self

Vote Count:20

Chi-Raq

A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.

Release Date:2015-12-04

Character:Morris

Vote Count:204

Eddie Murphy: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Celebrate the work of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy at the Kennedy Center, as the recipient of the 18th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. From the stage of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, a lineup of the biggest names in comedy salutes the 18th recipient of the humor prize, Eddie Murphy. Dave Chappelle, Kathy Griffin, Arsenio Hall, Sam Moore, Kevin Nealon, Trevor Noah, Jay Pharoah, Joe Piscopo, Chris Rock, and others salute Eddie Murphy at the 18th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize.

Release Date:2015-11-23

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber

Several roasters, and the master himself Kevin Hart, make fun of Justin Bieber.

Release Date:2015-03-30

Character:Self

Vote Count:132

New World Order: Communism by the Backdoor

A step-by-step illustration of how institutions including the United Nations and secret societies, such as freemasonry and the European Union, have all played their part in pursuing their end goal. Communism by the Backdoor exposes a tangled web of lies and deceit and shows the very people many regard as heroes, as nothing more than traitors.

Release Date:2014-05-07

Character:Self (archive footage)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.

Release Date:2014-02-17

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:320

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.

Release Date:2013-04-23

Character:Self

Vote Count:58

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up best when he says, 'You've finally made a show about nothing.'

Release Date:2012-07-19

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:145

Just for Laughs: Launching Pad

Russell Peters, Jon Stewart, Flight of the Conchords, Dave Chappelle and more.

Release Date:2009-10-20

The Biography Channel - Dave Chappelle

A look at Dave Chappelles rise to a pinnacle in his career. A true comedic genius, in 2005 Chappelle was considered by many to be "the funniest man in Hollywood". This film covers the events surrounding Season 3 of "Chappelle's Show" which was scheduled to air on May 31, 2005. In that month, Chappelle stunned fans and the entertainment industry when he abruptly left during production of the third season of Chappelle's Show and took a trip to South Africa for two weeks. Essentially walking away from a deal with Comedy Central worth $50 Million Dollars We may never know the real reasons for this however this film gives great insight from people close to the event and several clips from Chappelle himself explaining things in his own words.

Release Date:2006-08-13

Character:Himself (archival footage)

Vote Count:1

World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One

A superb compilation of some of the best stand-up comedians in the world, including Dave Chappelle (whose last DVD release in the US sold over 3 million units), a rare performance from David Hyde Pierce (star of Frasier), plus some big names from the UK, such as Lee Evans, Dylan Moran and Dara O'Briain.

Release Date:2006-05-08

Character:self

Iconoclasts

Iconoclasts is a Sundance Channel show. Each episode pairs two "creative visionaries" who discuss their lives, influences, and art, most of whom are longtime friends with the other person featured in the episode. The series premiered on November 17, 2005, and has had six six-episode seasons.

Release Date:2005-11-17

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:1

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics

Live from the International Montreal Comedy Festival, the funniest black comics ever take the stage - it's the world's largest and most prestigious comedy event!

Release Date:2005-11-01

Character:Himself

Vote Count:1

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.

Release Date:2005-09-12

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Character:Self

Vote Count:113

Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

On the road documentary with Prince and the New Power Generation during their 2004 Musicology tour from the west coast Los Angeles' House of Blues to the east coast's Madison Square Garden in New York City with press stops along the way and behind the scenes concert footage.

Release Date:2005-06-07

Character:Self

Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth

Comedian Dave Chappelle does what he does best in this outrageous and hilarious standup performance, which allows him to push the envelope far beyond what he does on his TV show. Taped in San Francisco at the famed Fillmore, Chappelle lets loose on such topics as black celebrities, what it's like to have raunchy fans of his TV show approach him while he's trying to enjoy Disneyland with his kids, Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant... and crackheads, of course. It's comedy Chappelle-style and, for what it's worth, no one is safe from his barbs. But you already knew that!

Release Date:2004-09-04

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Self

Vote Count:137

Wanda at Large

Wanda at Large is an American sitcom that ran for two seasons on the Fox network in 2003. The series was created by and stars comedian Wanda Sykes.

Release Date:2003-03-26

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:5

Chappelle's Show

Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches.

Release Date:2003-01-22

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Host / Various Characters

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:376

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the importance and greatness of Pryor. Different themes are reviewed this way. Among others, they are the use of the word nigger, the way Pryor talked about racism, the fact Pryor talked openly about his own faults on-stage and the fact he didn't mince matters.

Release Date:2003-01-01

Character:Self

Vote Count:4

Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn

Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn was a comedic talk show which aired on Comedy Central from 2002 to 2004. The show featured host Colin Quinn and a panel of comedian guests, discussing politics, current events, and social issues.

Release Date:2002-12-09

Episode Count:57

Vote Count:6

Undercover Brother

An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.

Release Date:2002-05-31

Character:Conspiracy Brother

Vote Count:380

Hip-Hop Honeys

Game presents Hip Hop Honeys - upscale adult entertainment for the hip-hop generation. Watch stunning beauties from the hottest music videos on BET and MTV groove to blazing beats from the best producers in hip-hop. Hang with sexy super-star Crystal Knight and the world's finest exotic models for a steamy night on the town. It's 70 minutes of heat: more than 25 honeys exposed as block-rocking beats explode through your system! From the nightclubs of New York City to the neon strip of Las Vegas, the Game Girls know how to party. Pop bottles with rappers, DJs and beautiful women of all nationalities who love funky beats and sexy thrills. You've got a VIP pass for an evening with the

Release Date:2002-05-14

Character:Himself

Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7

Def Comedy Jam played host to some of the greatest comedians of the 1990s, many of whom went on to greater fame, due in part to the exposure they received on the program. Here, Mark Curry and Steve Harvey both show off some comic chops that that could never air on their respective network TV shows, though Harvey has shown this side of himself in Spike Lee's excellent THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY. Rounding out the performers are Don "D.C." Curry (NEXT FRIDAY) and Arnez J. Contains two episodes.

Release Date:2000-11-28

Vote Count:3

Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly

Dave Chappelle returns for a stand-up to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.

Release Date:2000-07-26

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:150

Screwed

A chauffeur kidnaps his rich boss's dog to hold it for ransom, but when she accidentally gets the dog back, she thinks that it's the chauffeur who's been kidnapped.

Release Date:2000-05-12

Character:Rusty P. Hayes

Vote Count:95

Funny Is Money

Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related series of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the fifth of the six films, "Funny Is Money," filmmaker Norman Jewison delves into the topic of comedy, using the hype surrounding the finale of the wildly successful NBC series "Seinfeld" as his launchpad to explore how the artform has evolved over the past 100 years.

Release Date:1999-10-01

Character:Self

Blue Streak

Miles Logan is a jewel thief who just hit the big time by stealing a huge diamond. However, after two years in jail, he comes to find out that he hid the diamond in a police building that was being built at the time of the robbery. In an attempt to regain his diamond, he poses as an LAPD detective.

Release Date:1999-09-17

Character:Tulley

Vote Count:1504

200 Cigarettes

In 1981 New York City, a collection of twentysomethings try to cope with relationships, loneliness, desire and their individual neuroses on New Years Eve.

Release Date:1999-02-26

Character:Disco Cabbie

Vote Count:164

Mark Twain Prize

Honoring the best in American comedy annually since 1998, the recipients of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor have included the likes of Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Murphy, and Tina Fey.

Release Date:1999-01-20

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

You've Got Mail

Book superstore magnate, Joe Fox and independent book shop owner, Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.

Release Date:1998-12-18

Character:Kevin Jackson

Vote Count:3344

Hollywood Squares

On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg served as the permanent center square, with series head writer Bruce Vilanch, Gilbert Gottfried, Martin Mull, and Caroline Rhea as regular panelists and Brad Garrett, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jeffrey Tambor, George Wallace, Kathy Griffin and various others as semi-regular panelists. Shadoe Stevens returned to announce, although he was not given a square on the panel as he had been when John Davidson was host.

Release Date:1998-09-14

Character:Self - Panelist

Episode Count:5

Vote Count:4

Woo

Woo is a woman in control of her world. She is smart, self-confident, sophisticated and snarky. And she doesn't have any trouble attracting members of the opposite sex. But for some reason no one ever sticks around. Woo meets Tim, a paralegal who is her complete opposite. They shouldn't click. However, Woo and Tim begin to bond when a series of weird and stressful calamities hits them while they are on their first date.

Release Date:1998-05-08

Character:Lenny

Vote Count:36

The Real Blonde

An aspiring actor and his girlfriend handle life's frustrations, while his friend seeks fulfillment with a blonde.

Release Date:1998-02-27

Character:Zee

Vote Count:57

Bowl of Pork

A man accidentally causes the Rodney King riots.

Release Date:1998-01-17

Character:Black Forrest Gump

Half Baked

Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke.

Release Date:1998-01-16

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Thurgood Jenkins / Sir Smoke-a-Lot

Vote Count:568

Dave Chappelle: HBO Comedy Half-Hour

Dave gets his own HBO special, filmed in San Francisco

Release Date:1998-01-09

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:31

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

Whoopi Goldberg is the voice of Mother Goose in this all-star, all-rhyming tale set in multi-ethnic nursery-rhyme land.

Release Date:1997-10-12

Character:The Spider (voice)

Vote Count:3

Con Air

Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must fly home aboard a prison transport flight dubbed "Jailbird" taking the “worst of the worst” prisoners, a group described as “pure predators”, to a new super-prison. Poe faces impossible odds when the transport plane is skyjacked mid-flight by the most vicious criminals in the country led by the mastermind — genius serial killer Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom, and backed by black militant Diamond Dog and psychopath Billy Bedlam.

Release Date:1997-06-05

Character:"Pinball" Parker

Vote Count:4264

Where's Elvis This Week?

Where's Elvis This Week? was a short-lived, half-hour, weekly comedy television program hosted by Jon Stewart that aired on Sunday nights in the United Kingdom on BBC Two. It was filmed at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City and featured a set of panelists—two from the United Kingdom, and two from the United States. The panelists discussed news items and cultural issues. It premiered in the UK on 6 October 1996, and five episodes aired in total. Notable panelists included Dave Chappelle, Eddie Izzard, Phil Jupitus, Nora Ephron, Craig Kilborn, Christopher Hitchens, Armando Iannucci and Norm Macdonald.

Release Date:1996-10-06

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:1

Joe's Apartment

A nice guy has just moved to New York and discovers that he must share his run-down apartment with a couple thousand singing, dancing cockroaches.

Release Date:1996-07-26

Character:Cockroach (voice)

Vote Count:343

The Daily Show

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

Release Date:1996-07-22

Character:Self

Episode Count:2

Vote Count:551

The Nutty Professor

When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, genetic professor Dr. Sherman Klump grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart. So, with one swig of his experimental fat-reducing serum, Sherman becomes 'Buddy Love', a fast-talking, pumped-up, plumped down Don Juan.

Release Date:1996-06-28

Character:Reggie Warrington

Vote Count:2928

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell. It aired for six seasons from 1996 to 2002. Topics often discussed on the show include Broadway, children, extended families and charitable works, people and organizations. The show was based out of Studio 8G at NBC's Rockefeller Center studios in New York City, NY, USA and was produced and syndicated by KidRo Productions, Telepictures Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

Release Date:1996-06-10

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:14

Buddies

Two pals---one black, one white---go into business over the protests of their elders, who worry about their racial differences. But the friends just make light of them as they try to get their small company off the ground.

Release Date:1996-03-05

Character:Dave Carlisle

Episode Count:13

Vote Count:3

Prince: Love 4 One Another

A television special produced for VH1

Release Date:1996-01-27

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.

Release Date:1995-03-12

Character:The Spider (voice)

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:10

Getting In

Gabriel Higgs has failed to get into Johns Hopkins to study medicine. He's sixth on a list of backup candidates, and must persuade the five people ahead of him to drop out. Gabriel has a family tradition to live up to. Things don't go to plan.

Release Date:1994-12-07

Character:Ron

Vote Count:6

Inside the Actors Studio

James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.

Release Date:1994-08-14

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:53

HBO Comedy Half Hour

The hottest comedy talents of the 1990s headline these solo half-hour stand-up specials.

Release Date:1994-06-16

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:2

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.

Release Date:1993-09-13

Character:Self - Guest

Episode Count:6

Vote Count:136

Undercover Blues

When fun-loving American agents Jeff and Jane Blue are called back from maternity leave for a special assignment in New Orleans, the spy parents decide to skip the sitter and give their bouncing baby girl the adventure of a lifetime.

Release Date:1993-09-10

Character:Ozzie

Vote Count:156

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.

Release Date:1993-07-28

Character:Ahchoo

Vote Count:2093

'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming

Hosted by Cary Elwes. It's a promotional piece that was intended to get the word out about the film while it was in production, but some of the behind the scenes material that appears here is amusing

Release Date:1993-07-27

Character:Self

Vote Count:6

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

Release Date:1992-05-25

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:89

Home Improvement

The daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and unseen neighbor.

Release Date:1991-09-17

Character:Dave

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:635

Biography

Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The older version featured historical figures such as Helen Keller and Mark Twain, or long-dead entertainment figures such as Will Rogers or John Barrymore. The A&E series has placed the emphasis on such people as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Plácido Domingo, Freddie Mercury, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Eric Clapton, Pope John Paul II, Gene Tierney, Selena, Diego Rivera, Mao Zedong and Queen Elizabeth II, and fictional characters like The Phantom, Superman, Hamlet, Betty Boop, and Santa Claus. The program ended up profiling enough figures that in 1999, A&E spun it off into an entire network, The Biography Channel.

Release Date:1987-04-06

Character:Himself (archival footage)

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:29

Saturday Night Live

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Release Date:1975-10-11

Character:Self - Host

Episode Count:4

Vote Count:434