Comedian & Actor; Best Known for his Role in "The Chapelle Show" & HBO's "The Wire"

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Donnell Rawlings Biography

Donnell Rawlings is widely recognized for his contributions to the Comedy Central sketch comedy TV series "Chappelle's Show" and the HBO drama "The Wire." His tenure as a host for the third season of "Chappelle's Show," along with Charlie Murphy, brought him significant recognition. Rawlings also took his character Ashy Larry from "Chappelle's Show" to the digital platform, starring in a series of sketch comedy clips on Heavy.com in a series titled "From Ashy to Classy."

Rawlings' talents extend beyond acting, as evidenced by his work in voice acting and reality television. He lent his voice to a character in the critically acclaimed 2020 Pixar movie "Soul," and in the Adult Swim show "Black Dynamite," based on the 2009 R-rated movie. Additionally, Rawlings showcased his real-life experiences as a main cast member on the reality show "Project Dad" from 2016 to 2017.

In recent years, Rawlings has diversified his engagements to include podcasting and stand-up comedy. From 2019 to 2020, he hosted his own podcast, "The Donnell Rawlings Show," and has been a guest on popular podcasts such as "The Joe Rogan Experience" and "WTF with Marc Maron." His recent television appearances include roles in "BMF" and "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/29/2025.

Donnell Rawlings Videos

Donnell Rawlings Defends His Character, Speaks On Getting Booed + More

Donnell Rawlings Defends His Character, Speaks On Getting Booed + More

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I Still Listen To R.Kelly - Comedian Donnell Rawlings

I Still Listen To R.Kelly - Comedian Donnell Rawlings

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Donnell Rawlings: "I Abuse the Race Card"

Donnell Rawlings: "I Abuse the Race Card"

Donnell Rawlings admits to abusing the race card, bemoans that his friends’ kids are a lot older than his son and explains how a one-letter text is...

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