Chris Spencer
Known for: Acting
Born: January 2, 1968
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
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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Filmography
33 movies · 26 TV shows, newest first
6.0
The Roast of Kevin Hart
2026
1.5
Chris Spencer: GOAT Adjacent
2026
6.8
The Roast of Tom Brady
2024
5.6
Back on the Strip
2023
5.0
2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2022
2.6
Sherri
2022
6.0
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
2022
NR
All The Way Black
2020
6.0
Presidents at War
2019
4.4
White Famous
2017
8.5
I Really Hate My Ex
2015
10.0
Light Girls
2015
NR
The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire
2014
7.1
black-ish
2014
6.9
Being Mary Jane
2013
NR
For Richer or Poorer
2012
5.8
Bad Ass
2012
NR
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus
2012
5.2
Chocolate Sundaes Presents: Live on Sunset Strip!: Vol. 2
2011
NR
Chris Spencer's Minority Report
2010
6.6
Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show: Live On Sunset Strip!
2010
2.5
Something Like A Business
2010
3.9
The 41–Year–Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It
2010
7.1
Black Dynamite
2009NR
The Family Hour
2009NR
Black Poker Stars Invitational
2008
1.5
Redrum
2007
4.6
Postal
2007
4.0
BloodRayne II: Deliverance
2007
4.6
Delta Farce
20079.0
Love Lounge
2005
9.1
Cuts
2005
NR
Black in the 80s
20057.0
Second Time Around
2004
NR
The Big Black Comedy Show: Vol. 1
2004
9.0
Road Kings
2003
6.7
Love Chronicles
2003
5.3
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
4.8
Sin
2003
8.3
Half & Half
2002
6.0
Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security
2002
6.5
Two Can Play That Game
2001
9.0
All About You
2001
7.2
Soul Food
2000
6.8
Mark Twain Prize
1999
8.2
Charmed
1998
6.6
Rude Awakening
1998
5.0
Every Dog Has Its Day
1998
6.0
Fakin' Da Funk
1997
6.1
The 6th Man
1997
4.6
The Chris Rock Show
1997
6.7
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
10.0
The Show
1996
7.1
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
5.7
A Low Down Dirty Shame
1994
7.8
ER
1994
6.8
The John Larroquette Show
1993
7.9
The Emmy Awards
1949
7.0
Golden Globe Awards
1944