Chris Spencer (actor)

Chris Spencer
Spencer in 2023
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
  • producer
Years active1990–present

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

Career

Spencer 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, Spencer 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. 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.

Spencer is also a co-host of the weekly podcast Minivan Men with comedians Al Madrigal and Maz Jobrani. His writing credits include the scripted comedy series Real Husbands of Hollywood. In 2017, he co-created the television series White Famous.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Blankman Stevens
A Low Down Dirty Shame Benny
1996 Don't Be a Menace "Preach"
1997 The Sixth Man Jimmy Stubbs
Fakin' Da Funk Charlie
1998 Every Dog Has Its Day Maurice
1999 Dill Scallion "Vibe" Host
2001 All About You Owen
Two Can Play That Game Lying Man #2
2003 Love Chronicles Gavin
Road Dogs Ray "Baby Ray-Ray"
Sin Vincent Peavey
2004 Out-of-Body Experience Josh Short
2005 Jepardee! Alex Getback Short
2007 Delta Farce Co-Pilot
Postal Officer Greg Sharp
BloodRayne 2: Deliverance Bob, The Bartender Video
Redrum The Waiter
Bricks Voice Short
2008 Ball Don't Lie New York
2009 Black Dynamite Militant #1
The Family Hour Comic Video
2010 The 41-Year-Old Virgin Officer Beat Video
For (Stuffed) Colored Girls Short
Something Like a Business Payton Profit
2023 Back on the Strip Feature film directorial debut

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1992-1993 In Living Color Himself 3 episodes
1993 The John Larroquette Show Marine #1 Episode: "My Hero"
1996 The Show Trent Vance Main cast
1997 Vibe Himself Host
1998 Getting Personal Wesley Warren Jones Episode: "Bring in 'Da Milo, Bring in 'Da Robyn"
Rude Awakening Ritch Episode: "An Embarrassment of Ritch's"
1999-2000 The Jamie Foxx Show Curtis Recurring cast: season 4
2001 Soul Food Drew Episode: "Nice Work If You Can Get It"
2003 Half & Half Darrell Episode: "The Big Phat Mouth Episode: Part 2"
The District Episode: "Acceptable Losses"
2004 Second Time Around Ted Episode: "Ryan Sees Party People"
ER Keith Trager Episode: "Shot in the Dark"
Significant Others Devon Main cast
2005 Charmed Smitty Episode: "Battle of the Hexes"
2006 Cuts Manager Episode: "Black Don't Crack"
2010 Meet the Browns Michael Episode: "Meet the Dealmaker"
2011 Let's Stay Together Ellis Episode: "Back Together Again"
2013 Real Husbands of Hollywood Christopher Episode: "Easy Bake Kevin"
2015 Being Mary Jane Chris Recurring cast: season 2
Born Again Virgin Charles Recurring cast: season 1

Writer

Producer

  • 2005 Baggin'
  • 2001 Get Up Stand Up Comedy

References

  1. ^ Underwood, Keith L. (December 14, 2023). "Comedian Chris Spencer is 'Back on the Strip!'". LA Sentinel. Retrieved March 27, 2024.