Marcus D. Spencer
Growing up in Northern California as an all American Athlete with movie star good looks Big Spence began his acting career at the age of 16 performing in local theatrical productions. Big Spence realized at a very young age that he loved how actors could tell stories with their faces and set out to pursue a career in acting.
Big Spence's natural talent and professional training in Acting has aided in the landing of several television, print, and film appearances. Big Spence's athletic physique, comedic timing, and dramatic rage is showcased in a multitude of performances ranging from critically acclaimed television series such as "Californication" to the 2007 Academy Award nominated film "The Pursuit of Happiness".
Spence is tackling the Entertainment Industry one project at a time. Within his first year as a full-time professional actor Big Spence became eligible for SAG membership after working on the film "The Pursuit of Happiness". While on the set of the film, Oscar winner Will Smith took notice of the emerging talent and christened him with his Industry alias Big Spence.
Spence's acting and creative production ability, in addition to his swagger make him a force to be auditioned, screened and casted.
Acting
TV
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as Muscular Con
2013
TV
Californication
as Big
2007
Movie
Hunting Season
as Rolland
2016
Movie
The Prankster
as Jock #1
2010
Movie
Dead End
as Cameron Crow
2014
Movie
A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly
as Detective Williams
2025
TV
The Evidence
as Gang Member #3
2006
Movie
Straight Outta Oakland 2
as Ban
2017
Movie
Basketball 3:16
as K Money (as Big Spence)
2014
Movie
Tetherball: The Movie
as Announcer
2010
Movie
Sideways
as Security Guard (uncredited)
2009
Movie
Dead End Demon
as Cameron Crowe
2017
Movie
Watch Phoenix Rise
as Lloyd Loyal (as Big Spence)
2014
Movie
Money for Angels
as Slim (as Big Spence)
2012
Movie
The Shop
2014
Movie
Straight Outta Oakland
as Kenny
2014
Movie
The Bigtop
2010
Movie
State of Consciousness
as Edmond
2023
Movie
Who Needs It?
as Keith B. Real
2023
Movie
Bullets Blades and Blood
as Detective Walker
2019
Movie
The Dead Rose
as Stride
2024
Movie
Tormented Revenge
as Bobby
2023
Movie
Psychopath
as Cameron Crowe
2020
Movie
The American Dream
as Marvin
2015
Crew
Movie
A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly
Director
2025
Movie
Straight Outta Oakland 2
Director
2017
Movie
Basketball 3:16
Executive Producer
2014
Movie
Straight Outta Oakland
Director
2014
Movie
Dead End Demon
Producer
2017
Movie
Tormented Revenge
Director
2023
Movie
State of Consciousness
Writer
2023
Movie
Who Needs It?
Director
2023
Movie
Psychopath
Producer
2020
Movie
The American Dream
Writer
2015