David Spade facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Spade
Spade in 2008
Birth name	David Wayne Spade
Born	(1964-07-22) July 22, 1964 (age 61) Birmingham, Michigan, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up television film
Education	Scottsdale Community College Arizona State University, Tempe
Genres	Sketch comedy observational comedy insult comedy slapstick sarcasm self-deprecation
Children	1
Relative(s)	Andy Spade (brother) Kate Spade (sister-in-law)

David Wayne Spade (born July 22, 1964) is an American comedian, actor, and podcaster. He is known for his funny style, which often uses sarcasm (saying the opposite of what you mean in a funny way) and self-deprecation (making fun of himself).

David Spade became famous as a writer and cast member on the TV show Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1996. He also starred in popular sitcoms like Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003), 8 Simple Rules (2004–2005), and Rules of Engagement (2007–2013).

In movies, he has played leading roles in films such as Tommy Boy (1995) and Joe Dirt (2001). He also voiced characters in animated movies, including Kuzco in Disney's The Emperor's New Groove (2000) and Griffin the Invisible Man in the Hotel Transylvania film series (2012–2022).

Since 2022, Spade has co-hosted the podcast Fly on the Wall with fellow comedian Dana Carvey. He also hosted the game show Snake Oil in 2023. For his work, he has been nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2003, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Early Life and Education

David Spade was born on July 22, 1964, in Birmingham, Michigan. His mother, Judith J. Meek, was a writer and magazine editor. His father, Wayne M. "Sam" Spade, was a sales representative. David has two older brothers, Bryan and Andy Spade. His brother Andy co-founded the designer brand Kate Spade New York with his wife, Kate Spade.

When David was four years old, his family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. His parents divorced shortly after. David and his brothers were mostly raised by their mother.

Spade went to Saguaro High School. He then attended Scottsdale Community College before going to Arizona State University. He later left college to focus on his stand-up comedy career. While in college, he performed stand-up comedy at a show called Farce Side Comedy Hour.

Career Highlights

Starting in Comedy and Saturday Night Live

Spade in 2004

David Spade began doing stand-up comedy after leaving college. A talent agent saw him perform in Los Angeles. This led to his first movie role in Police Academy 4 in 1987.

In 1990, with help from comedian Dennis Miller, Spade joined Saturday Night Live (SNL). He started as a writer and then became a cast member. On SNL, he became known for his sarcastic humor. He created many popular characters. These included a flight attendant who would say "Buh-Bye" to passengers. He also played a receptionist who always asked, "And you are?" Another famous role was the "Hollywood Minute" reporter. In this segment, he would make funny, quick jokes about celebrities.

Spade was part of a group of SNL comedians known as the "Bad Boys." This group included Chris Farley, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, and Rob Schneider. After the 1994–1995 season, Spade stayed on SNL for one more year. He helped new cast members like Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon settle in.

During this time, he had a weekly segment called "Spade in America." In one segment, he made a joke about former SNL cast member Eddie Murphy. This joke caused a disagreement between them for several years. Spade later wrote in his book that they made up in 2011. Spade left SNL in 1996. He returned to host the show in 1998 and 2005.

Spade also starred in two comedy movies with his SNL friend Chris Farley. These were Tommy Boy (1995) and Black Sheep (1996). They planned a third movie, but it was canceled after Farley passed away in 1997. Spade later explained that he did not attend Farley's funeral because it was too emotional for him.

TV Shows and Movies

After SNL, David Spade joined the TV show Just Shoot Me! in 1997. He played Dennis Finch, a sarcastic receptionist. The show was very popular and ran for seven seasons until 2003.

In 1998, Spade appeared in the movie Senseless. He also voiced Ranger Frank in The Rugrats Movie. In 2000, he voiced Kuzco in Disney's animated movie The Emperor's New Groove. He voiced Kuzco again in the 2005 sequel, Kronk's New Groove.

Spade had his first main movie role in Joe Dirt (2001). He also co-wrote this film. He starred in another movie he co-wrote, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003).

He has worked with his friend Adam Sandler on many movies. These include Grown Ups (2010) and Grown Ups 2 (2013), which were big hits. Other movies with Sandler include The Benchwarmers (2006) and The Ridiculous 6 (2015). He also voiced Griffin the Invisible Man in the Hotel Transylvania animated movie series (2012–2022).

From 2004 to 2005, Spade joined the cast of 8 Simple Rules. He also hosted The Showbiz Show with David Spade from 2005 to 2007. On this show, he made fun of Hollywood and celebrities, similar to his "Hollywood Minute" segment on SNL.

From 2007 to 2013, he starred as Russell Dunbar in the TV show Rules of Engagement. In 2018, Spade took on a more serious role in the movie Warning Shot.

Recent Work: Talk Show and Podcasts

In 2019, David Spade started hosting his own late-night talk show called Lights Out with David Spade on Comedy Central. The show was put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic and later moved to look for a new network.

In August 2020, Spade was a guest host for two episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

In 2022, Spade began co-hosting the Fly on the Wall podcast with Dana Carvey. They interview former cast members and hosts of Saturday Night Live. In 2024, they launched a video podcast spin-off called Superfly.

On April 18, 2023, it was announced that Spade would host Snake Oil, a new game show on Fox.

Personal Life

David Spade has lived in Beverly Hills, California, and also owns homes in Hollywood Hills and West Hollywood.

He has one daughter.

In 2000, Spade was attacked by his assistant at his home. The assistant used a stun gun on him. Spade was able to get away and call for help. The assistant later pleaded guilty and received probation.

Spade is also known for his charitable donations. In 2005, he gave $100,000 to the Phoenix Police Department. In 2013, he donated $200,000 to help with tornado relief in Oklahoma. He also gave $100,000 to the ALS ice bucket challenge in 2014. In 2018, he donated $100,000 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

Awards and Recognition

On September 5, 2003, David Spade received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

See also

In Spanish: David Spade para niños