Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 2, 1968
Place of Birth:
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Chris Spencer
Biography
Chris Spencer is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director.
He was the inaugural host of the syndicated late-night talk show Vibe, adapted from the magazine of the same name. He later appeared in numerous film and television projects, including Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, The Sixth Man, Significant Others, and Postal.
In addition to on-screen work, he has built a substantial career as a writer, contributing to projects for the Wayans family, Jamie Foxx, and playing a notable role in the early development of Nick Cannon’s Wild 'N Out. His writing credits also include the scripted comedy series Real Husbands of Hollywood.
He maintains an active career as a stand-up comedian, with performances on The Chris Rock Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and HBO’s Def Comedy Jam.
He is also a co-host of the weekly podcast Minivan Men with comedians Al Madrigal and Maz Jobrani. In 2017, he co-created the television series White Famous.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chris Spencer: GOAT Adjacent | Self |
| 2023 | Back on the Strip | DJ St Aubyn |
| 2015 | Light Girls | Self |
| 2015 | I Really Hate My Ex | Calvin |
| 2012 | Bad Ass | Martin Sr. |
| 2012 | For Richer or Poorer | Deshaun |
| 2010 | The 41–Year–Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It | Officer Beat |
| 2010 | Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show: Live On Sunset Strip! | Chris Spencer |
| 2010 | Chris Spencer's Minority Report | Self |
| 2009 | The Family Hour | Comic |
| 2009 | Black Dynamite | Militant 1 |
| 2007 | Postal | Officer Greg |
| 2007 | Delta Farce | Co-Pilot |
| 2007 | Redrum | Waiter |
| 2007 | BloodRayne II: Deliverance | Bartender Bob |
| 2004 | The Big Black Comedy Show: Vol. 1 | |
| 2003 | Sin | Vincent Peavey |
| 2003 | Love Chronicles | Gavin |
| 2003 | Road Kings | Baby Ray Ray |
| 2001 | All About You | Owen |
| 2001 | Two Can Play That Game | Lying Man #2 |
| 1998 | Every Dog Has Its Day | Maurice |
| 1997 | Fakin' Da Funk | Charlie |
| 1997 | The 6th Man | Jimmy Stubbs |
| 1996 | Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | Preach |
| 1994 | A Low Down Dirty Shame | Benny |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy | Self |
| 2022 | Sherri | Self - Guest |
| 2020 | All The Way Black | Host |
| 2014 | black-ish | Ronnie |
| 2013 | Being Mary Jane | Chris Warren |
| 2012 | Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus | Self |
| 2008 | Black Poker Stars Invitational | Self |
| 2005 | Cuts | |
| 2005 | Black in the 80s | Self |
| 2005 | Love Lounge | |
| 2004 | Second Time Around | Ted |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self |
| 2002 | Half & Half | Darrell |
| 2000 | Soul Food | Drew |
| 1998 | Charmed | Smitty |
| 1997 | The Chris Rock Show | Self |
| 1996 | The Jamie Foxx Show | Curtis |
| 1996 | The Show | |
| 1994 | ER | Keith Trager |
| 1993 | The John Larroquette Show | Marine |