Acting · Los Angeles, California, USA · Born January 2, 1968
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.
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as Self
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2023
as DJ St Aubyn
TVSherri
2022
as Self - Guest
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as Self
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2020
as Host
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2015
as Calvin
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2015
as Self
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2014
as Ronnie
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2013
as Chris Warren
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2012
as Deshaun
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2012
as Martin Sr.
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2012
as Self
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2010
as Self
MovieChocolate Sundaes Comedy Show: Live On Sunset Strip!
2010
as Chris Spencer
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2010
as Payton Profit
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as Officer Beat
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2009
as Militant 1
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2009
as Comic
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2008
as Self
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2007
as Waiter
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2007
as Officer Greg
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2007
as Bartender Bob
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as Co-Pilot
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2005
TVCuts
2005
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2005
as Self
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2004
as Ted
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2004
MovieRoad Kings
2003
as Baby Ray Ray
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2003
as Gavin
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
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as Self
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2003
as Vincent Peavey
TVHalf & Half
2002
as Darrell
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2001
as Lying Man #2
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2001
as Owen
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2000
as Drew
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1998
as Smitty
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1998
as Ritch
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as Maurice
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1997
as Charlie
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as Jimmy Stubbs
TVThe Chris Rock Show
1997
as Self
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1996
as Curtis
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1996
MovieDon't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
as Preach
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1994
as Benny
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1994
as Keith Trager
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1993
as Marine
