About Doug Chappel
Doug Chappel is an Australian comedian who grew up in the working class suburbs of Footscray and Sunshine in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Once homeless himself, he draws on his experiences for his comedy and is known for his community work with homeless youth and troubled teenagers. In 2016 he became Ambassador for the Salvation Army's Westcare lead tenant program. A versatile performer, he has appeared on NBC in Los Angeles and at the London Comedy Store, entertained Australian Defence Force troops in Afghanistan, the Solomon Islands and East Timor, and had sold-out Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows from 2004 to 2008. A supporter of the Western Bulldogs AFL team, he released two CDs in 2004 titled The funniest man on the planet and The Footscray Rap.
Videos (27)
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2:55Comedian Doug Chappel: People who always get their names spelt wrong! Live at the Comic's Lounge
2.3K views
4:18Doug Chappel: Footscray Rap (2004)
1.7K views
1:22Comedian Doug Chappel: Funny sayings your parents use to say
1.5K views
1:46Doug Chappel: Parents teaching their kids to drive Vs driving instructors
1.1K views
0:43Doug Chappel: Funny Ad
806 views
0:52Doug Chappel: The Best of Stand-Up Australia-Bloopers (TV) outtakes
740 views
1:53Doug Chappel: Ice Bucket Challenge Live at the Comics Lounge Melb
685 views
1:05Doug Chappel: Growing up in the 80's vs growing up now Part 1
555 views
1:46Doug Chappel: Whos Shout?
498 views
0:35Doug Chappel with Fiona Patten for Australian Sex Party 2014 Campaign
494 views
1:28Doug Chappel: Neknominate Live on Stage
423 views
0:30Doug Chappel: Boat People (2004)
408 views
1:09Doug Chappel: Star Wars meets Phone Sex
365 views
4:14Doug Chappel: The Footscray Rap (AKA Tracky Dack Shuffle) 2004
353 views
2:33Doug Chappel: Acting Showreel
321 views
1:20Doug Chappel: Street Magician- Mobile Phone trick with bloopers after the credits
313 views
0:51Doug Chappel: Best Street Magician Ever (Part 1: $5 note)
313 views
13:15Doug Chappel at the Comics Lounge July 2025.
311 views
1:39Doug Chappel: Growing up in the 80's vs growing up now Part 2 (with bloopers at the end)
257 views
1:00Doug Chappel: The Lion of the Desert (2004)
257 views
1:32Doug Chappel: Garry & Barry Sketch - Human Tables (short version)
252 views
0:25Dave Hughes Hughesy talking about Doug Chappel
215 views
3:09Comedian Doug Chappel and RyanAir
116 views
1:46Doug Chappel promo video
115 viewsFrequently asked questions
Where is Doug Chappel from?
Doug Chappel is an Australian comedian who grew up in the working class suburbs of Footscray and Sunshine in Melbourne's Western Suburbs.
What does Doug Chappel draw on in his comedy?
Doug Chappel, who was once homeless, draws on his own experiences for his comedy and is known for community work with homeless youth and troubled teenagers.
What is Doug Chappel's role with the Salvation Army?
In 2016 Doug Chappel became Ambassador for the Salvation Army's Westcare lead tenant program.
Where has Doug Chappel performed?
Doug Chappel has appeared on NBC in Los Angeles and at the London Comedy Store, entertained Australian Defence Force troops in Afghanistan, the Solomon Islands and East Timor, and had sold-out Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows from 2004 to 2008.
What CDs has Doug Chappel released?
In 2004 Doug Chappel released two CDs, The funniest man on the planet and The Footscray Rap; he is also a supporter of the Western Bulldogs AFL team.
