Donnell Rawlings
Comedian, actor and podcaster, AKA Ashy Larry.
About
Donnell Rawlings was born in Washington, D.C., grew up in Alexandria, VA, and served in the U.S. Air Force, with postings in South Korea and at Bolling AFB. He is a proud dad and films his podcast from his home in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Career
Fans first knew him as Ashy Larry on Chappelle's Show. His role as Damien "Day-Day" Price on HBO's The Wire established him as an actor. Later roles include Alvin on STARZ's BMF, Mr. Earl on HBO's Winning Time, and Dez in Pixar's Soul. In 2021 he won the Redd Foxx Award at the African-American Humor Awards.
Chappelle's Show
The Wire
BMF
Winning Time
Soul
Air Force Veteran
“A joke can be too soon, but never too soon for a funny observation”
From his homepage
Specials & Podcast
In February 2024 Netflix released his first solo special, Chappelle's Home Team – Donnell Rawlings: A New Day, executive-produced by Dave Chappelle. His 2010 special, From Ashy to Classy, streams free on Tubi. He also hosts The Donnell Rawlings Show podcast.
Tour
He tours with Chappelle and Chris Rock and headlines clubs and theaters. Each May he runs Donnell Land, a family and community weekend in Yellow Springs, OH. Current dates are on his official tour page.