Chris Spencer

Chris Spencer is an American director, actor, comedian, writer, and producer.

Career Spencer was the inaugural host of Vibe, a syndicated late-night talk show adapted from the magazine of the same name. Later he 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 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. He maintains an active career as a stand-up comedian with performances on The Chris Rock Show, on HBO, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, on ABC, and HBO's Def Comedy Jam.

Spencer co-hosts a weekly podcast, Minivan Men, with comedians Al Madrigal and Maz Jobrani. Spencer's writing credits include the scripted comedy series Real Husbands of Hollywood. In 2017, he co-created the television series White Famous.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1994 Blankman Stevens A Low Down Dirty Shame Benny 1996 Don't Be a Menace "Preach" 1997 The Sixth Man Jimmy Stubbs Fakin' Da Funk Charlie 1998 Every Dog Has Its Day Maurice 1999 Dill Scallion "Vibe" Host 2001 All About You Owen Two Can Play That Game Lying Man #2 2003 Love Chronicles Gavin Road Dogs Ray "Baby Ray-Ray" Sin Vincent Peavey 2004 Out-of-Body Experience Josh Short 2005 Jepardee! Alex Getback Short 2007 Delta Farce Co-Pilot Postal Officer Greg Sharp BloodRayne 2: Deliverance Bob, The Bartender Video Redrum The Waiter Bricks Voice Short 2008 Ball Don't Lie New York 2009 Black Dynamite Militant #1 The Family Hour Comic Video 2010 The 41-Year-Old Virgin Officer Beat Video For (Stuffed) Colored Girls Short Something Like a Business Payton Profit 2023 Back on the Strip Feature film directorial debut

Television Year Title Role Notes 1992-1993 In Living Color Himself 3 episodes 1993 The John Larroquette Show Marine #1 Episode: "My Hero" 1996 The Show Trent Vance Main cast 1997 Vibe Himself Host 1998 Getting Personal Wesley Warren Jones Episode: "Bring in 'Da Milo, Bring in 'Da Robyn" Rude Awakening Ritch Episode: "An Embarrassment of Ritch's" 1999-2000 The Jamie Foxx Show Curtis Recurring cast: season 4 2001 Soul Food Drew Episode: "Nice Work If You Can Get It" 2003 Half & Half Darrell Episode: "The Big Phat Mouth Episode: Part 2" The District Episode: "Acceptable Losses" 2004 Second Time Around Ted Episode: "Ryan Sees Party People" ER Keith Trager Episode: "Shot in the Dark" Significant Others Devon Main cast 2005 Charmed Smitty Episode: "Battle of the Hexes" 2006 Cuts Manager Episode: "Black Don't Crack" 2010 Meet the Browns Michael Episode: "Meet the Dealmaker" 2011 Let's Stay Together Ellis Episode: "Back Together Again" 2013 Real Husbands of Hollywood Christopher Episode: "Easy Bake Kevin" 2015 Being Mary Jane Chris Recurring cast: season 2 Born Again Virgin Charles Recurring cast: season 1

Writer 2005 Wild 'N Out 2002 Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security 2014 The Youngs

Producer 2005 Baggin''' 2001 Get Up Stand Up Comedy''