Chris Spencer (actor) explained

Chris Spencer
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years Active:1990–present
Spouse:Vanessa Rodriguez-Spencer
Children:2

Chris Spencer is an American director, actor, comedian, writer, and producer.[1]

Career

Spencer was the first host of the syndicated late-night talk show Vibe, based on the magazine of the same name. He has gone on to star in several film projects such as Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood, The Sixth Man, Significant Others, and Postal. Chris is also one of the most sought after writers having done projects with Wayans family, Jamie Foxx, and was significant in helping Nick Cannon create MTV's Wild 'N Out. Chris Spencer also travels the country as a standup comedian and has performed on The Chris Rock Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and HBO's Def Comedy Jam. Chris and fellow friends, Al Madrigal and Maz Jobrani are on a weekly podcast, Minivan Men. He is a writer for the scripted comedy, Real Husbands of Hollywood. In 2017, he co-created a TV series White Famous.

Personal life

Spencer, a Jamaican American, was born in Los Angeles. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Vanessa Spencer, and their two children.

Spencer is a UCLA alum.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994BlankmanStevens
A Low Down Dirty ShameBenny
1996Don't Be a Menace"Preach"
1997The Sixth ManJimmy Stubbs
Fakin' Da FunkCharlie
1998Every Dog Has Its DayMaurice
1999Dill Scallion"Vibe" Host
2001All About YouOwen
Two Can Play That GameLying Man #2
2003Love ChroniclesGavin
Road Dogs Ray "Baby Ray-Ray"
SinVincent Peavey
2004Out-of-Body Experience JoshShort
2005Jepardee! Alex GetbackShort
2007Delta FarceCo-Pilot
PostalOfficer Greg Sharp
Bob, The BartenderVideo
Redrum The Waiter
BricksVoiceShort
2008Ball Don't Lie New York
2009Black DynamiteMilitant #1
The Family HourComicVideo
2010The 41-Year-Old VirginOfficer BeatVideo
For (Stuffed) Colored Girls Short
Something Like a Business Payton Profit
2023Back on the Strip Feature film directorial debut

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992-1993In Living ColorHimself3 episodes
1993The John Larroquette ShowMarine #1Episode: "My Hero"
1996The Show Trent VanceMain cast
1998Getting PersonalWesley Warren JonesEpisode: "Bring in 'Da Milo, Bring in 'Da Robyn"
Rude Awakening RitchEpisode: "An Embarrassment of Ritch's"
1999-2000The Jamie Foxx ShowCurtisRecurring cast: season 4
2001Soul Food DrewEpisode: "Nice Work If You Can Get It"
2003Half & Half DarrellEpisode: "The Big Phat Mouth Episode: Part 2"
The District Episode: "Acceptable Losses"
2004Second Time Around TedEpisode: "Ryan Sees Party People"
ER Keith TragerEpisode: "Shot in the Dark"
Significant Others DevonMain cast
2005Charmed SmittyEpisode: "Battle of the Hexes"
2006Cuts ManagerEpisode: "Black Don't Crack"
2010Meet the Browns MichaelEpisode: "Meet the Dealmaker"
2011Let's Stay Together EllisEpisode: "Back Together Again"
2013Real Husbands of Hollywood ChristopherEpisode: "Easy Bake Kevin"
2015Being Mary Jane ChrisRecurring cast: season 2
Born Again Virgin CharlesRecurring cast: season 1

Writer

Producer

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Underwood . Keith L. . December 14, 2023 . Comedian Chris Spencer is ‘Back on the Strip!’ . March 27, 2024 . LA Sentinel.