Comedian Dave Chappelle to make his 'SNL' debut Nov. 12

FILE - In this July 18, 2015 file photo, comedian Dave Chappelle speaks at the RUSH Philanthropic Arts Foundation's Art for Life Benefit in New York. Chappelle is set to host NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” on Nov. 12, marking his debut appearance on the show. He will be joined by hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File) (The Associated Press)

Comedian Dave Chappelle is set to host NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on Nov. 12, marking his debut appearance on the show. He will be joined by hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest.

Chappelle's comedy career includes movie roles in "The Nutty Professor," ''Con Air" and "Blue Streak."

In 2003, he achieved heightened fame and critical acclaim headlining his Comedy Central sketch series, "Chappelle's Show," until his abrupt exit early in its third season.

"Saturday Night Live" airs Saturday at 11:30 p.m. Eastern time.