15 Celebrities Who Grew Up Here

These famous people grew up or were born in the Bethesda area

April 20, 2015 10:47 a.m.


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Dave Chappelle, Comedian

Best known for his comedy sketch TV series, Chappelle’s Show, Dave Chappelle was born in the District and raised in Silver Spring where he attended Woodlin Elementary School. Since the end of his show in 2006, Chappelle has focused on his stand-up routine and in 2007 set an endurance record at the Laugh Factory with a set that was three hours and 50 minutes long. He lives with his family in Ohio.

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