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Chris Spencer
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Spencer in 2023
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Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) | Vanessa Rodriguez-Spencer |
| Children | 2 |
Chris Spencer is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for his work in movies and TV shows. He also helps create new shows and writes for other famous comedians.
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Chris Spencer's Career Journey
Chris Spencer started his career as the first host of a late-night talk show called Vibe. This show was based on a popular magazine. After that, he acted in several movies. Some of these movies include Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood and The Sixth Man.
Writing and Comedy Work
Chris is also a very talented writer. He has worked with famous families like the Wayans family. He also wrote for actor and comedian Jamie Foxx. Chris was very important in helping Nick Cannon create MTV's popular show Wild 'N Out.
Besides writing and acting, Chris Spencer is a stand-up comedian. He travels around the country performing his comedy shows. He has appeared on famous TV shows like The Chris Rock Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He also performed on HBO's Def Comedy Jam. Chris also has a weekly podcast called Minivan Men with his friends Al Madrigal and Maz Jobrani. He is a writer for the comedy show Real Husbands of Hollywood. In 2017, he helped create a TV series called White Famous.
Chris Spencer's Personal Life
Chris Spencer was born in Los Angeles, California. His family background is Jamaican American. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Vanessa Spencer. They have two children together. Chris went to college at UCLA.
Chris Spencer's Film and TV Roles
Movies Chris Spencer Has Been In
Chris Spencer has acted in many movies. Here are some of them:
- 1994: Blankman as Stevens
- 1994: A Low Down Dirty Shame as Benny
- 1996: Don't Be a Menace as "Preach"
- 1997: The Sixth Man as Jimmy Stubbs
- 1997: Fakin' Da Funk as Charlie
- 1998: Every Dog Has Its Day as Maurice
- 1999: Dill Scallion as "Vibe" Host
- 2001: All About You as Owen
- 2001: Two Can Play That Game as Lying Man #2
- 2003: Love Chronicles as Gavin
- 2003: Road Dogs as Ray "Baby Ray-Ray"
- 2003: Sin as Vincent Peavey
- 2004: Out-of-Body Experience as Josh (a short film)
- 2005: Jepardee! as Alex Getback (a short film)
- 2007: Delta Farce as Co-Pilot
- 2007: Postal as Officer Greg Sharp
- 2007: BloodRayne 2: Deliverance as Bob, The Bartender (a video film)
- 2007: Redrum as The Waiter
- 2007: Bricks as Voice (a short film)
- 2008: Ball Don't Lie as New York
- 2009: Black Dynamite as Militant #1
- 2009: The Family Hour as Comic (a video film)
- 2010: The 41-Year-Old ... as Officer Beat (a video film)
- 2010: For (Stuffed) Colored Girls (a short film)
- 2010: Something Like a Business as Payton Profit
- 2023: Back on the Strip (his first time directing a feature film)
TV Shows Chris Spencer Has Appeared In
Chris Spencer has also been in many television shows:
- 1992-1993: In Living Color as Himself (3 episodes)
- 1993: The John Larroquette Show as Marine #1
- 1996: The Show as Trent Vance (main cast)
- 1997: Vibe as Himself (Host)
- 1998: Getting Personal as Wesley Warren Jones
- 1998: Rude Awakening as Ritch
- 1999-2000: The Jamie Foxx Show as Curtis (recurring role in season 4)
- 2001: Soul Food as Drew
- 2003: Half & Half as Darrell
- 2003: The District
- 2004: Second Time Around as Ted
- 2004: ER as Keith Trager
- 2004: Significant Others as Devon (main cast)
- 2005: Charmed as Smitty
- 2006: Cuts as Manager
- 2010: Meet the Browns as Michael
- 2011: Let's Stay Together as Ellis
- 2013: Real Husbands of Hollywood as Christopher
- 2015: Being Mary Jane as Chris (recurring role in season 2)
- 2015: Born Again Virgin as Charles (recurring role in season 1)
Chris Spencer's Writing Projects
Chris Spencer has written for these projects:
- 2005: Wild 'N Out
- 2002: Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security
- 2014: The Youngs
Chris Spencer's Producer Roles
Chris Spencer has also worked as a producer:
- 2005: Baggin'
- 2001: Get Up Stand Up Comedy
More About Chris Spencer
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