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Meet Dave Chappelle’s Sister, Felicia Chappelle Jones; Bio | Brother

Meet Dave Chappelle’s Sister, Felicia Chappelle Jones; Bio | Brother

Facts of Felicia Chappelle Jones

Full Name:Felicia Chappelle Jones
Gender:Female
Country:United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityBlack
ReligionChristianity
FatherWilliam David Chappelle III
MotherYvonne Reed
SiblingsWilliam S. Chappelle and Dave Chappelle
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Celebrity Sister, Felicia Chappelle Jones rose to prominence as the sister of an American Comedian, Screenwriter, producer, and Actor, David Khari Webber Chappelle aka Dave Chappelle. He has been honored with two Primetime Emmy Awards (2016 and 2020), four Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album for The Age of Spin (2018), Equanimity & The Bird Revelation (2019), Sticks & Stones (2020), and The Closer (2021).

Early Life of Felicia Chappelle Jones

Felicia Chappelle Jones was born somewhere in the United States of America. By looking at her picture, she must be in her 40s.

Felicia’s father’s name is William David Chappelle III and her mother’s name is Yvonne Reed. She grew up with other two brothers. Her brothers’ names are William S. Chappelle and Dave Chappelle.

As a nationality, she holds American citizenship and belongs to a black ethnic background. She follows the Christianity religion.

Felicia Chappelle Jones’s Relationship Status

Felicia Chappelle Jones is said to be married but she hasn’t shared much information regarding her married life.

Felicia’s Brother, Dave Chappelle

Dave started his career as an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He has also featured in a montage of random people telling a joke in the first episode of ABC’s America’s Funniest People, airing on September 13, 1990.

Felicia's brother Dave Chappelle in the frame
Caption: Dave Chappelle delivering his speech (Photo: Cincinnati Enquirer)

He has also run his own show named Chappelle’s Show. Dave gained lots of fame from the public after appearing in his sketch comedy television series, Chappelle’s Show. He was also seen in some hit movies including Saturday Night Live, and Crank Yankers.

Net Worth of Felicia’s Brother, Dave Chappelle

Felicia’s brother has a net worth of $50 million. Dave earns this million amount from his professional career as an American Comedian, Screenwriter, producer, and Actor. According to some online resources, the average salary of an American Comedian is $48,536, and an Actor is $46,960 annually.

 Dave Chappelle going to sit in his car
Caption: Dave Chappelle with his car (Photo: Just Jared)

Dave is involved in drug addiction

Felicia’s brother Dave gets close to drugs when he starts handling his father’s career. After his father passed away in 2005, he decided to take a break from his career. During this time he becomes addicted to drugs. He was then taken medication. It is claimed that they are just rumors. Then when Dave returned from South Africa he gave an interview on the Oprah Winfrey Show where he said,

“One, I needed a break. Two, I have family friends there. And three, it’s a place where I could reflect. What about the rumors that he went to check himself into a psychiatric hospital? “Who goes from America to Africa for medical attention?”

He also said the reason behind it why he walked off,

“I felt in a lot of instances I was deliberately being put through stress because when you’re a guy who generates money, people have a vested interest in controlling you.”

Career Line of Dave Chappelle

  • Dave Chappelle is Comedian, Screenwriter, producer, and Actor.
  • Dave starred in the first episode of ABC’s America’s Funniest, which aired on September 13, 1990.
Dave Chappelle's photo on the cover page of the magazine
Caption: Dave Chappelle’s photo on the cover page of a magazine (Photo: Pinterest)
  • He also performed at the Apollo Theater in Harlem in his early career.
  • Dave won critical and popular acclaim in 1992 for his television appearance on Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam on HBO.

FAQs of Felicia Chappelle Jones

What is the nationality of Felicia Chappelle Jones?

Felicia Chappelle Jones holds American citizenship as a nationality.

What is Felicia Chappelle Jones famous for?

Felicia Chappelle Jones came to the limelight as the sister of an American Comedian, Screenwriter, producer, and Actor, David Khari Webber Chappelle aka Dave Chappelle.

What happened to Sana Chappell’s father on stage?

Dave was attacked by spectators at the Hollywood Bowl on May 3, 2022. At that time, Dave was performing his comedy and a random guy came on stage and knocked Dave to the floor. Lama police have detained two people with a pistol and a machete.