DAVE CHAPPELLE – 47

Dave Chappelle was born in 1973 in Maryland. His parents were professors and they were politically active. He showed his comic talents at a very young age. Dave Chappelle is making a noise today, dominating the comedy shows on Netflix. After signing a $20-million-per-comedy-release deal in 2016, the famed comedian has now dropped five stand-up specials on the streaming giant. That is quite an investment, and the network is undoubtedly earning from it.

Aside from the deals, Dave also gets a number of accolades, praises, and positive reviews from fans and critics alike. He has received several awards from different award-giving bodies, like Grammys, Emmys, and even the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Esquire even named Dave the “comic genius of America,” called “the best” by Billboard, and ranked No. 9 on Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Stand Up Comics of All Time. With these feats, what more can he ask for?