Chris Spencer
Born: 1968-01-02 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- The Roast of Kevin Hart ... (Writer)
- Chris Spencer: GOAT Adjacent as Self
2024
- The Roast of Tom Brady ... (Writer)
2023
- Back on the Strip as DJ St Aubyn
2022
- Sherri as Self - Guest
- Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy as Self
- 2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson ... (Co-Executive Producer)
2020
- All The Way Black as Host
2019
- Presidents at War ... (Director)
2017
- White Famous ... (Creator)
2015
- I Really Hate My Ex as Calvin
- Light Girls as Self
2014
- black-ish as Ronnie
- The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire ... (Executive Producer)
2013
- Being Mary Jane as Chris Warren
2012
- Bad Ass as Martin Sr.
- Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus as Self
- For Richer or Poorer as Deshaun
2011
- Chocolate Sundaes Presents: Live on Sunset Strip!: Vol. 2 ... (Director)
2010
- The 41–Year–Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It as Officer Beat
- Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show: Live On Sunset Strip! as Chris Spencer
- Chris Spencer's Minority Report as Self
2009
- Black Dynamite as Militant 1
- The Family Hour as Comic
2008
- Black Poker Stars Invitational as Self
2007
- Postal as Officer Greg
- BloodRayne II: Deliverance as Bartender Bob
- Delta Farce as Co-Pilot
- Redrum as Waiter
2005
- Cuts
- Black in the 80s as Self
- Love Lounge
2004
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
- Sin as Vincent Peavey
- Road Kings as Baby Ray Ray
- Love Chronicles as Gavin
2002
- Half & Half as Darrell
- Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security ... (Writer)
2001
- Two Can Play That Game as Lying Man #2
- All About You as Owen
2000
- Soul Food as Drew
1999
- Mark Twain Prize ... (Writer)
1998
- Charmed as Smitty
- Every Dog Has Its Day as Maurice
1997
- The Chris Rock Show as Self
- The 6th Man as Jimmy Stubbs
- Fakin' Da Funk as Charlie
1996
1994
- ER as Keith Trager
- A Low Down Dirty Shame as Benny
1993
- The John Larroquette Show as Marine
1949
- The Emmy Awards ... (Writer)
1944
- Golden Globe Awards ... (Writer)