Chris Spencer
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Charmed
Smitty
1998
Series
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
Series
ER
Keith Trager
1994
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
Series
black-ish
Ronnie
2014
Series
The Jamie Foxx Show
Curtis
1996
Series
The John Larroquette Show
Marine
1993
Series
Half & Half
Darrell
2002
Film
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Preach
1996
Series
Being Mary Jane
Chris Warren
2013
Series
The Chris Rock Show
Self
1997
Series
Cuts
2005
Series
Rude Awakening
Ritch
1998
Series
Soul Food
Drew
2000
Series
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
Self
2022
Film
Black Dynamite
Militant 1
2009
Second Time Around
Ted
2004
Film
The 41–Year–Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It
Officer Beat
2010
Film
Bad Ass
Martin Sr.
2012
Film
Postal
Officer Greg
2007
Film
Delta Farce
Co-Pilot
2007
Film
The 6th Man
Jimmy Stubbs
1997
Film
BloodRayne II: Deliverance
Bartender Bob
2007
Series
Black in the 80s
Self
2005
Film
Two Can Play That Game
Lying Man #2
2001
Film
A Low Down Dirty Shame
Benny
1994
Black Poker Stars Invitational
Self
2008
Love Lounge
2005
Series
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus
Self
2012
Film
Back on the Strip
DJ St Aubyn
2023
Film
Light Girls
Self
2015
Series
The Show
1996
Film
Sin
Vincent Peavey
2003
Film
Fakin' Da Funk
Charlie
1997
Film
For Richer or Poorer
Deshaun
2012
Film
Redrum
Waiter
2007
Series
All The Way Black
Host
2020
Film
Every Dog Has Its Day
Maurice
1998
Film
All About You
Owen
2001
Film
Something Like A Business
Payton Profit
2010
Film
I Really Hate My Ex
Calvin
2015
Film
Chris Spencer's Minority Report
Self
2010
Film
Love Chronicles
Gavin
2003
Film
Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show: Live On Sunset Strip!
Chris Spencer
2010
Film
The Big Black Comedy Show: Vol. 1
2004
Film
Road Kings
Baby Ray Ray
2003
Film
Chris Spencer: GOAT Adjacent
Self
2026
The Family Hour
Comic
2009