Doug Chappel

Doug Chappel

Doug Chappel
Born Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Other names Doug Chappel Jr
Doug Chappel

Comedian Doug Chappel performing live on stage
Born Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Doug Chappel is an Australian comedian who grew up in the working class suburb of Footscray in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Chappel is also known for his work in the community with homeless youth & 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]

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.[4][5][6][7]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
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

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2012-2013 Groomless Bride Peter Post Production

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