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Chris Spencer

Acting

Born January 2, 1968 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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.

Filmography35 titles

Road Kings

2003as Baby Ray Ray

All About You

2001as Owen

I Really Hate My Ex

2015as Calvin

Half & Half

2002as Darrell

Charmed

1998as Smitty

ER

1994as Keith Trager

Being Mary Jane

2013as Chris Warren

black-ish

2014as Ronnie

Black Dynamite

2009as Militant 1

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

1996as Preach

The Roast of Tom Brady

2024Writer

The Jamie Foxx Show

1996as Curtis

Love Chronicles

2003as Gavin

Two Can Play That Game

2001as Lying Man #2

The Roast of Kevin Hart

2026Writer

Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security

2002Writer

The Sixth Man

1997as Jimmy Stubbs

Fakin' Da Funk

1997as Charlie

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

as Self

Bad Ass

2012as Martin Sr.

A Low Down Dirty Shame

1994as Benny

Back on the Strip

2023as DJ St Aubyn

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003as Self

2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson

2022Co-Executive Producer

Sin

2003as Vincent Peavey

Delta Farce

2007as Co-Pilot

Postal

2007as Officer Greg

White Famous

2017Creator

BloodRayne II: Deliverance

2007as Bartender Bob

The 41–Year–Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It

2010as Officer Beat

Sherri

2022as Self - Guest

Chris Spencer: GOAT Adjacent

2026as Self

Redrum

2007as Waiter

The Big Black Comedy Show: Vol. 1

2004

Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus

as Self