Chris Spencer

Actor, Writer, Producer, Director

January 2, 1968 (58 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Postal
    Postal2007
  • Bad Ass
    Bad Ass2012
  • Delta Farce
    Delta Farce2007
  • The 41-Year-Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It
    The 41-Year-Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It2010
  • Real Husbands of Hollywood
    Real Husbands of Hollywood5 seasons
  • Fakin' Da Funk
    Fakin' Da Funk1997
  • White Famous
    White Famous1 season
  • Def Comedy Jam
    Def Comedy Jam5 seasons
  • Something Like a Business
    Something Like a Business2010
  • All About You
    All About You2001
  • The Undershepherd
    The Undershepherd2012
  • I Really Hate My Ex
    I Really Hate My Ex2015
  • Road Dogs
    Road Dogs2003
  • Uncensored
    Uncensored3 seasons
  • Black Comedy in America
    Black Comedy in America1 season

Known For

  • Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
    Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood1996
  • Postal
    Postal2007
  • Real Husbands of Hollywood
    Real Husbands of Hollywood5 seasons
  • BloodRayne: Deliverance
    BloodRayne: Deliverance2007
  • Back on the Strip
    Back on the Strip2023
  • White Famous
    White Famous1 season
  • Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
    Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor2020
  • Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security
    Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security2002
  • The Roast of Tom Brady
    The Roast of Tom Brady2024
  • Sin
    Sin2003
  • The Roast of Kevin Hart
    The Roast of Kevin Hart2026
  • Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems
    Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems6 episodes
  • Something Like a Business
    Something Like a Business2010
  • Presidents at War
    Presidents at War2 episodes
  • Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show: Live on Sunset Strip!
    Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show: Live on Sunset Strip!2010
  • Road Dogs
    Road Dogs2003
  • All About You
    All About You2001
  • Out-of-Body Experience
    Out-of-Body Experience

Filmography

2023
Back on the Strip · as Dj St Aubyn
2022
2022: Back That Year Up · as Squirm Edwards
2020
2018
Canal Street · as Prosecutor Elijah Franklin
2018
Bella's Story · as Gil
2016
Restored Me · as George
2015
Born Again Virgin · as Charles
2015
I Really Hate My Ex · as CalvinOn Plex
2014
black-ish · as Ronnie
2013
Being Mary Jane · as Chris Warren
2012
For Richer or Poorer · as Deshaun
2012
Bad Ass · as Martin Sr.On Plex
2011
The Perfect Gift · as Mr. Henry
2011
2010
Something Like a Business · as Payton ProfitOn Plex
2010
2009
Black Dynamite · as Militant 1
2009
The Family Hour · as Comic
2009
Meet the Browns · as Michael
2008
Ball Don't Lie · as New York
2007
Redrum · as Waiter
2007
Postal · as Officer GregOn Plex
2007
BloodRayne: Deliverance · as Bartender Bob
2007
Delta Farce · as Co-PilotOn Plex
2005
2004
2004
2004
Significant Others · as Devon
2004
2003
Love Chronicles · as Gavin
2003
Road Dogs · as Baby Ray RayOn Plex
2003
Sin · as Vincent Peavey
2002
Half & Half · as Darrell
2001
Two Can Play That Game · as Lying Man #2
2001
All About You · as OwenOn Plex
2000
The District · as Cast
2000
Soul Food · as Drew
1999
Dill Scallion · as "vibe" Host
1998
Charmed · as Smitty
1998
Rude Awakening · as Ritch
1998
Every Dog Has Its Day · as Maurice
1998
Getting Personal · as Wesley Warren Jones
1997
Fakin' Da Funk · as CharlieOn Plex
1997
Oddville, MTV · as Cast
1997
The Sixth Man · as Jimmy Stubbs
1996
The Jamie Foxx Show · as Curtis
1996
1996
1994
1994
ER · as Keith Trager
1994
Blankman · as Stevens
1993
1990
In Living Color · as Cast

2026
2024
Black Comedy in America · as SelfOn Plex
2023
See It Loud: The History of Black Television · as Self - Comedian, Co-Creator - Real Husbands Of HollywoodOn Plex
2022
Pictionary · as Self
2022
Sherri (2022) · as Self - Guest
2022
2022
Phat Tuesdays · as Self
2022
We Need to Talk About Cosby · as Self - Comedian
2021
2020
Celebrity Game Face · as Self - Contestant
2019
The DL Hughley Show · as Self - Guest
2018
25 Words or Less · as Self - Contestant
2018
2017
Black Love · as Self
2016
Dying Laughing · as SelfOn Plex
2015
2015
Light Girls · as SelfOn Plex
2013
The Arsenio Hall Show (2013) · as Self - Guest
2013
BET Awards 2013 · as Self
2013
Real Husbands of Hollywood · as SelfOn Plex
2012
2012
C'mon Man · as Self
2012
2011
2010
2010
2009
Lopez Tonight · as Self
2009
All Star Comedy Jam · as SelfOn Plex
2006
2006
2005
Black in the 80s · as Self
2004
The Insider · as Self - Comedian
2003
2003
Jamie Foxx Presents Laffapalooza · as Self - Comedian
2003
1998
Hollywood Squares · as Self - Panelist
1997
1992
Comic View · as Self - Comedian
1992
Def Comedy Jam · as Self - ComedianOn Plex
1981
1979
Laugh Factory · as Self - Comedian

2024
2024
Black Comedy in America · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
2023
2022
2018
UncensoredOn Plex
2013
Real Husbands of Hollywood · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
2012
2012
The Undershepherd · as Co-ProducerOn Plex
2012
Russell Simmons Presents The Ruckus · as Consulting Producer
2011
2010
Chris Spencer's Minority Report · as Executive Producer
2010
2009
The Family Hour · as Associate Producer
2007
Black Men Revealed · as Consulting Producer
2002
Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security · as Consulting Producer
1997
1992
Comic View · as Consulting Producer

2025
BET Awards 2025 · as Written By
2025
56th NAACP Image Awards · as Written By
2025
82nd Golden Globe Awards · as Written By
2024
2024
81st Golden Globe Awards · as Special Material By
2022
2022: Back That Year Up · as Co-Executive Producer
2022
2022 Soul Train Awards · as Written By
2022
2022
2021
2021
BET Awards 2021 · as Written By
2020
2020
51st NAACP Image Awards · as Written By
2020
2019
2019 Soul Train Awards · as Written By
2019
BET Awards 2019 · as Written By
2018
2018 Soul Train Awards · as Written By
2018
grown-ish · as Co-Executive Producer
2018
grown-ish · as Written By
2017
White Famous · as Created ByOn Plex
2015
2013
2013
Real Husbands of Hollywood · as Created ByOn Plex
2009
Meet the Browns · as Written By
2005
1975
Saturday Night Live · as Additional Sketch