Chris Spencer
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.
Acting
TV
Charmed
as Smitty
1998
Movie
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
as Preach
1996
TV
ER
as Keith Trager
1994
Movie
Black Dynamite
as Militant 1
2009
Movie
Bad Ass
as Martin Sr.
2012
Movie
Postal
as Officer Greg
2007
TV
black-ish
as Ronnie
2014
Movie
BloodRayne II: Deliverance
as Bartender Bob
2007
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
Movie
The 6th Man
as Jimmy Stubbs
1997
Movie
Delta Farce
as Co-Pilot
2007
Movie
The 41–Year–Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It
as Officer Beat
2010
Movie
A Low Down Dirty Shame
as Benny
1994
Movie
Two Can Play That Game
as Lying Man #2
2001
TV
Being Mary Jane
as Chris Warren
2013
Movie
Sin
as Vincent Peavey
2003
Movie
Back on the Strip
as DJ St Aubyn
2023
TV
The Jamie Foxx Show
as Curtis
1996
TV
Half & Half
as Darrell
2002
TV
The John Larroquette Show
as Marine
1993
TV
Soul Food
as Drew
2000
TV
Sherri
as Self - Guest
2022
Movie
Fakin' Da Funk
as Charlie
1997
TV
The Chris Rock Show
as Self
1997
Crew
Movie
The Roast of Tom Brady
Writer
2024
Movie
Back on the Strip
Writer
2023
TV
White Famous
Creator
2017
TV
Golden Globe Awards
Writer
1944
Movie
The Roast of Kevin Hart
Writer
2026
Movie
Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security
Writer
2002
TV
The Emmy Awards
Writer
1949
Movie
Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show: Live On Sunset Strip!
Producer
2010
Movie
Chocolate Sundaes Presents: Live on Sunset Strip!: Vol. 2
Director
2011
Movie
2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
Co-Executive Producer
2022
TV
Mark Twain Prize
Writer
1999
TV
Presidents at War
Director
2019