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|birth_place = [[Melbourne, Victoria]], [[Australia]]}} |
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'''Doug Chappel''' is an |
'''Doug Chappel''' is an Australian [[comedian]] who grew up in the working class suburbs of [[Footscray, Victoria|Footscray]] and [[Sunshine, Victoria|Sunshine]] in [[Melbourne|Melbourne's]] Western [[Suburb]]s. Chappel is also known for his work in the community with homeless youth and troubled teenagers. Once homeless himself and growing up with a "rough crowd", Chappel draws on his experiences from his past and applies it to his comedy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.standup.com.au/comedian/doug-chappel |title=Doug Chappel | The Sit Down Comedy Club |publisher=Standup.com.au |date= |accessdate=2016-12-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dougchappel.com/ |website=www.dougchappel.com |access-date=22 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>http://www.maroondah-leader.whereilive.com.au/.../it-helps-if-you-can-laugh/{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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In 2016 it was announced that Chappel would be the new Ambassador for the Salvation Army's Westcare lead tenant program as a result of his continued support of the Western Suburbs, and his dedication and commitment to helping disadvantaged youth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/en/Find-Us/Victoria/Westcare/Our-Services/Transitional-Services/Lead-Tenant-Program/ |title=Lead Tenant Program |publisher=Salvationarmy.org.au |date= |accessdate=2016-12-02}}</ref> |
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Chappel is known as a versatile performer with shows ranging from performing for the Prime Minister of Australian and other political leaders, to hosting the Australian Adult Industry Awards and Sexpo. Chappel's brand of comedy has been described as "uniquely hilarious" and "charismatic", with appearance on NBC in Los Angeles, the London Comedy Store and he has entertained the troops for the [[Australian Defence Force]] in countries such as Afghanistan, Dubai, Solomon Islands and East Timor. Chappel has also had sold out Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.speakersandevents.com.au/directory/8601 |title=A Positive Move |publisher=Speakers and Events |accessdate=2016-12-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118163108/http://www.speakersandevents.com.au/directory/8601 |archive-date=2016-11-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="corporatecomedians1">{{cite web|url=http://corporatecomedians.com.au/main/index.php/comedians-105/melbourne-comedians/61-comedians/melbourne-comedians/185-doug-chappel |title=Doug Chappel |accessdate=2016-11-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118164659/http://corporatecomedians.com.au/main/index.php/comedians-105/melbourne-comedians/61-comedians/melbourne-comedians/185-doug-chappel |archivedate=2016-11-18 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://comedyunlimited.com.au/doug-chappel/ |title=Doug Chappel |publisher=Comedyunlimited.com.au |date=2016-04-12 |accessdate=2016-12-02}}</ref> |
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Chappel has not been without his controversy and has been criticised in the past for his close association with many notorious underworld figures such as [[Mark "Chopper" Read]] and his comedy show tours with disgraced "AFL agent to the stars" [[Ricky Nixon]] which also included colourful 1980s AFL star [[Warwick Capper]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/85672 |title=AusStage |publisher=AusStage |date= |accessdate=2016-12-02}}</ref><ref name="corporatecomedians1"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.myfootyagent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/myFootAgent-Sportsmans-Night-Package.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-11-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315190747/http://www.myfootyagent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/myFootAgent-Sportsmans-Night-Package.pdf |archive-date=2017-03-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Chappel is also a passionate supporter of the [[Western Bulldogs]] AFL football team and has done numerous shows for them and many other AFL football clubs in the past. In 2016 Chappel was the official comedian at the "Sons of the West" Grand Final Dinner with Western Bulldog premiership stars and captain [[Robert Murphy (footballer)|Robert Murphy]], [[Jake Stringer]], [[Marcus Bontempelli]] and club legends [[Doug Hawkins]] and [[Tony Liberatore]] to name a few.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/authenticautographs1/ |title=Authentic Autographs - Memorabilia & Fundraising Specialists |publisher=Facebook |date=2016-11-21 |accessdate=2016-12-02}}</ref> |
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Chappel released 2 CDs in [[2004 in music|2004]] titled ''The funniest man on the planet'' and ''The Footscray Rap'' in which he talks about his troubled past, the area in which he grew up and relationships.<ref name="digital1"> |
Chappel released 2 CDs in [[2004 in music|2004]] titled ''The funniest man on the planet'' and ''The Footscray Rap'' in which he talks about his troubled past, the area in which he grew up and relationships.<ref name="digital1">http://www.7digital.com/stores/sta/.../doug-chappel/the-funniest-man-on-the-planet/ {{dead link|date=December 2016}}</ref><ref name="amazon1">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Footscray-Rap-Tracky-Dack.../B001GG6V8M {{dead link|date=December 2016}}</ref> |
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==Television== |
==Television== |
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|''[[Insiders (Australian TV program)|Insiders]]'' |
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Latest revision as of 22:09, 8 November 2022
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| Other names | Doug Chappel Jr |
Doug Chappel is an Australian comedian who grew up in the working class suburbs of Footscray and Sunshine in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Chappel is also known for his work in the community with homeless youth and troubled teenagers. Once homeless himself and growing up with a "rough crowd", Chappel draws on his experiences from his past and applies it to his comedy.[1][2][3]
In 2016 it was announced that Chappel would be the new Ambassador for the Salvation Army's Westcare lead tenant program as a result of his continued support of the Western Suburbs, and his dedication and commitment to helping disadvantaged youth.[4]
Chappel is known as a versatile performer with shows ranging from performing for the Prime Minister of Australian and other political leaders, to hosting the Australian Adult Industry Awards and Sexpo. Chappel's brand of comedy has been described as "uniquely hilarious" and "charismatic", with appearance on NBC in Los Angeles, the London Comedy Store and he has entertained the troops for the Australian Defence Force in countries such as Afghanistan, Dubai, Solomon Islands and East Timor. Chappel has also had sold out Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.[5][6][7]
Chappel has not been without his controversy and has been criticised in the past for his close association with many notorious underworld figures such as Mark "Chopper" Read and his comedy show tours with disgraced "AFL agent to the stars" Ricky Nixon which also included colourful 1980s AFL star Warwick Capper.[8][6][9]
Chappel is also a passionate supporter of the Western Bulldogs AFL football team and has done numerous shows for them and many other AFL football clubs in the past. In 2016 Chappel was the official comedian at the "Sons of the West" Grand Final Dinner with Western Bulldog premiership stars and captain Robert Murphy, Jake Stringer, Marcus Bontempelli and club legends Doug Hawkins and Tony Liberatore to name a few.[10]
Chappel released 2 CDs in 2004 titled The funniest man on the planet and The Footscray Rap in which he talks about his troubled past, the area in which he grew up and relationships.[11][12]
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Australia's Most Wanted | Bank Robber | Nine Network |
| 2001 | Stingers | Jack Posey | Nine Network |
| 2001 | Nikki Webster- Depend on Me | Nikki's dad | Music Video |
| 2005 | Good Friday Appeal | Guest Comedian | Channel 7 |
| 2006 | Stand Up Australia | Himself | Guest |
| 2007 | The Best of Stand Up Australia | Himself | Guest |
| 2008 | Breaking Bad News | Graham Jones | |
| 2009 | Insiders | Himself, guest | ABC Television |
| 2012 | Offspring | Bobby | Network Ten |
| 2014 | Political campaign | Himself with Fiona Patten | Australian Government |
| 2014 | The Project | Himself | Network Ten |
| 2014 | A Current Affair | Himself | Nine Network |
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Groomless Bride | Peter | |
| 2014 | Milk and Cookies | Ray | |
| 2015 | The Heckler | Burger guy |
References
[edit]- ^ "Doug Chappel | The Sit Down Comedy Club". Standup.com.au. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ www.dougchappel.com https://www.dougchappel.com/. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://www.maroondah-leader.whereilive.com.au/.../it-helps-if-you-can-laugh/[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Lead Tenant Program". Salvationarmy.org.au. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ "A Positive Move". Speakers and Events. Archived from the original on 18 November 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ a b "Doug Chappel". Archived from the original on 18 November 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ^ "Doug Chappel". Comedyunlimited.com.au. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ "AusStage". AusStage. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Authentic Autographs - Memorabilia & Fundraising Specialists". Facebook. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ http://www.7digital.com/stores/sta/.../doug-chappel/the-funniest-man-on-the-planet/ [dead link]
- ^ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Footscray-Rap-Tracky-Dack.../B001GG6V8M [dead link]
External links
[edit]- Doug Chappel at IMDb