Donnell is a force both on and off the stage as a comedian, actor, podcaster, and this year, Donnell debuted his first Netflix stand-up special A NEW DAY which was produced by his long-time friend Dave Chappelle.

This is one of four specials Dave is producing for Netflix who stated, "I've been doing this a long time and comedians like Donnell are not only friends but have inspired my own career. Anyone in the comedy community knows these names and knows their time to shine is long overdue. I am proud to be a part of this moment."

Donnell first caught the attention of the industry while his fan base exploded with his hilarious sketches as Ashy Larry on CHAPPELLE's SHOW, but it was his critically acclaimed role as Damien "Day-Day" Price on HBO's THE WIRE that turned heads and legitimized him as a serious actor and catapulted him in the theatrical world. Most recently, his role as Alvin in the hit STARZ TV series BMF as well as his role as the snarky Mr. Earl in Adam McKay's acclaimed HBO series WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY grew his followers.

Donnell is also enjoying filming his podcast, THE DONNELL RAWLINGS SHOW, from his new home in Yellow Springs, Ohio which airs on the 5 top platforms and has reached over 5 million views and has featured guests from Steve O to Chazz Palminteri to Rapper T.I.

After co-starring in SNOOP DOGG's F*CN AROUND COMEDY SPECIAL, Donnell joined DAVE CHAPPELLE AND FRIENDS at the Hollywood Bowl and performed his own solo show during last year's Netflix Comedy festival - he will return again this Spring to the festival and continues to tour with CHRIS ROCK & DAVE CHAPPELLE across the globe and headline at clubs and theaters across the country.

Besides his stand-out role on CHAPPELLE's SHOW, Donnell was lauded for his role as Dez in Pixar's blockbuster film SOUL. In turn, Donnell was honored with The Redd Foxx Award by The African-American Humor Awards.

Donnell was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Alexandria, VA and served in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in South Korea and at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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Donnell Rawlings in Chappelle's Show (2003)

Dave Chappelle, Charlie Murphy, and Donnell Rawlings in Chappelle's Show (2003)

Bill Bellamy, Flex Alexander, Dean Edwards, Maz Jobrani, Eleanor Kerrigan, Jason Nash, Donnell Rawlings, Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar, Aries Spears, Chris Spencer, Steve Sweeney, Guy Torry, Tony V., Brad Williams, Darren 'Big Baby' Brand, Brittany Schmitt, Matt Iseman, Larry Lancaster, Kelly MacFarland, Drew Fraser, Mark Ellis, Damon Williams, Dan Ramos, Sam Brilhart, Brittany Furlan, Rich Aronovitch, Corey Rodrigues, Del Harrison, and Jasmin Leigh in Comedy Pickleball Showdown

Mo'Nique, Donnell Rawlings, Prince T-Dub, Tone-x, Just Nesh, and Correy Bell in Mo'Nique & Friends: Live from Atlanta (2020)

Val Kilmer, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Joey Lauren Adams, Tommy Chong, Shannon Elizabeth, Kevin Smith, James Van Der Beek, Jason Biggs, Jason Lee, Fred Armisen, Diedrich Bader, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Garman, Chris Jericho, Justin Long, Method Man, Joe Manganiello, Jason Mewes, Brian O'Halloran, Donnell Rawlings, Redman, Joseph D. Reitman, Jake Richardson, Craig Robinson, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Molly Shannon, Harley Quinn Smith, Chris Hemsworth, Frankie Shaw, Kate Micucci, Melissa Benoist, David Dastmalchian, Treshelle Edmond, Alice Wen, Aparna Brielle, and Mickey Gooch Jr. in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)

Jacqueline Bisset, Dennis Hopper, JoBeth Williams, Leelee Sobieski, Chris Kattan, and Donnell Rawlings in The Last Film Festival (2016)

Ving Rhames, Macy Gray, Omar Gooding, Donnell Rawlings, Antwon Tanner, Malinda Williams, and Cam'ron in Percentage (2014)

Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, and Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Announcer / Beautiful / Charlie's Friend / Donnell / Man Outside Club / Various / Crowd Member / Truck Driver / Faze 2 / Thug / Chris / Ashy Larry / Black Bush Cabinet Member / Robber / Jimmy Mackey / Caller #3 / Man in Pool

Dave Chappelle in Chappelle's Show (2003)

Chappelle's Home Team: Donnell Rawlings - A New Day

Shaquille O'neal All-star Comedy Jam: Live from Sin City

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