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Saturday Night Live host Dave Chappelle is known for his comedy and acting. From his early career while hosting Chappelle's Show on Comedy Central to his million-dollar contracts with Netflix comedy specials, Dave made a name for himself.
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, Dave's net worth is $70 million. His successful career includes being an actor as well, while being on comedy tours. He has hosted Saturday Night Live thrice before and has a following of 3.3 million on Instagram.
Even though he refused a $50 million contract with Comedy Central, Dave continues to surprise the audience with his appearances in Netflix specials and movies such as Robin Hood: Men in Tights, The Nutty Professor, You've Got Mail, Blue Streak, Chi-Raq, and A Star is Born.
Saturday Night Live host Dave Chappelle's net worth is $70 million
The Saturday Night Live host, Dave Chappelle, is known for his comedy, and he is also an actor, screenwriter, and producer. Collaborating alongside Netflix to deliver a stand-up special added to his financial stability and the net worth of $70 million. According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, Dave was paid $20 million by Netflix after he appeared in the 2023 special The Dreamer.
In 2016, Chappelle signed a contract with Netflix, in which he agreed to do three stand-up specials and was paid $60 million.
Additionally, Dave's success is linked to Chappelle's Show, which aired back in the 2000s. Dave's name became popular as his comedy series gained traction. The viewers loved the comedy sketches, which were based on different topics such as politics and race. The Saturday Night Live host was able to manage a comedic and satirical delivery while addressing sensitive topics that showcased the particular stand-up comedy style he was going for. However, by the third season, Dave decided to discontinue the show.
Even though Comedy Central was willing to pay Dave $50 million for the third season, the host felt the show wasn't going in the direction he wanted it to. He also wanted to step away from the series due to the workload and take part in other ventures.
Then, Chappelle hosted Dave Chappelle's Block Party in 2004. From 2003 to 2013, Chappelle continued doing comedy shows on tour and gained a massive fan following. The first time he hosted Saturday Night Live was in 2016, which later led to him receiving an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
As of 2025, when it comes to Dave's accolades, he has received five Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album. Meanwhile, Equanimity and Sticks & Stones each won Emmys for Outstanding Variety Special. He also won the annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2019.
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Apart from being a comedian, Dave has appeared in movies such as Robin Hood: Men in Tights, The Nutty Professor, You've Got Mail, Blue Streak, Chi-Raq, and A Star is Born. He went on multiple comedy tours in 2018, and then in 2022, was given the honor to host Saturday Night Live for the third time.
Fans can follow Dave Chappelle on his official Instagram account.
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