Donnell Rawlings
Keynote Speaker: Comedian & Actor; Best Known for his Role in "The Chapelle Show" and HBO's "The Wire"
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Donnell Rawlings is a comedian and actor. His notable roles include appearing in Chappelle's Show, as well as making an appearance in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2, and a cameo appearance in the music video for Jim Jones' "We Fly High (Ballin' Remix)." He was a regular on The Ricki Lake Show, mostly as a judge on various challenge episodes.
Rawlings is most notable for frequently appearing in sketches on Chappelle's Show, and hosting the third season along with Charlie Murphy. His catchphrase on the show was "I'm rich, biaaaaach!" which is played at the end of every episode as part of Dave Chappelle's vanity card, as well as frequently adding "Son!" at the end of each sentence.
Rawlings learned to speak broken Korean while serving in the United States Air Force when he was stationed in South Korea. He demonstrates the language in the Chappelle's Show sketches "Player Hater's Ball" and "The Time Haters," the latter of which was featured in the "Failures" episode. Rawlings reprises his role as the hater "Beautiful," known for wearing a Jheri curl and a suit similar to ones that Little Richard has worn. In the sketches, he responds to the comments of Korean hater "Mr. Roboto" with insults in Korean.
Rawlings also made an appearance on the HBO drama The Wire playing Damien Lavelle 'Day-Day' Price, an ex-convict who is hired as a legislative aide and driver for corrupt state senator Clay Davis. Price's character appears unrefined on several occasions, contemplating heists in public and stating things in the court room such as "y'all tryin' to 'criminate me" while on the stand. Davis coincidentally enough is played by Chappelle's Show co-star Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Rawlings stars in a series of sketch comedy clips portraying his character Ashy Larry, from Chappelle's Show, on heavy.com called From Ashy to Classy. Ashy Larry dreams of how his life would be if he were classy, and dreams up a character who he calls Ashford Lawrence, a supposed reporter for heavy.com. Ashy Larry goes to different high class establishments posing as a reporter, where eventually his girl comes and pulls him out at the end of each clip.
Rawlings was also a contestant in the Comedy Central show Reality Bites Back. He appeared in sketches on D.L. Hughley Breaks the News and in Howard Stern's Howard TV On Demand original series, Show in the Hallway.
He also made an appearance on Comedy Central's new show, The New Negroes. He stars as Captain in the Jay and Silent Bob reboot alongside Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Chris Hemsworth, Jason Lee and Rosarido Dawson. He voices the barber in the 2020 Pixar film Soul, and has since played himself in a couple of documentaries.
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Donnell Rawlings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Entertainers, College, Celebrity, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion and Social Activism.
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Donnell Rawlings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedy, Entertainers and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Donnell Rawlings for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Donnell Rawlings can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alonzo Bodden, Brandon T. Jackson and Trevor Noah. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Donnell Rawlings for an upcoming event.
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Donnell Rawlings Admits He Abuses ‘The Race Card’, Talks Childhood And Being A Dad
If you didn’t know, Comedy Central recently premiered their newest series ‘The New Negros’ with host Baron Vaughn and Open Mike Eagle. The show mixes sketches and stand-up from some of your favorite comedians. Donnell Rawlings would end up stopping by to grace the stage with a stand-up performance. Apart of his set, Donnell would end up admitting that he often abuses “the race card” and explains how fatherhood has been going for him.
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Donnell Rawlings Remembers Stan Lee With Hilarious 'Spider-Man ...
Stan Lee was supposed to deliver one of the most memorable lines in "Spider- Man 2," according to Donnell Rawlings ... who ended up replacing the late Marvel ...
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Tampa's Sidesplitters Comedy Club to Welcome Donnell Rawlings and Flip Orley, July-Aug 2013
Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa, celebrating 20 years of bringing laughter to the Bay, welcomes Donnell Rawlings, July 25-28, 2013, followed by hypnotist Flip Orley, Aug 1-4. Details below!...
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Interview: Comedian Donnell Rawlings Talks Appropriate Wedding Behavior and the Legend of Ashy Larry
Even if fans of the triumphant Chappelle's Show don't remember that particular skit, they surely remember the jubilant exclamation from the show's closing credits. For those that don't know, the phrase was uttered by comedian Donnell Rawlings. An integral part of the show, Rawlings participated in some of the most memorable comedy sketches in recent history and brought the character of Ashy Larry to life.
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How do I book Donnell Rawlings to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Donnell Rawlings for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Donnell Rawlings, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Donnell Rawlings or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Donnell Rawlings for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Donnell Rawlings, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Donnell Rawlings, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Donnell Rawlings speak about?
Donnell Rawlings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Entertainers, College, Celebrity, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion and Social Activism. -
Who is the agent for Donnell Rawlings?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Donnell Rawlings for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Donnell Rawlings for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Donnell Rawlings or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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