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Chris Spencer Biography

Birth Name:Chris Spencer

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Appeared in a commercial for Mattel's Tuff Stuff Toys at the age of six
  • Has released two comedy specials on the Showtime network
  • Was the head writer for Nick Cannon's show on MTV "Wild 'N Out․"
  • Writes for "Real Husbands of Hollywood," a show which originally started out as a sketch he created for the 2011 BET Awards
  • Has helped write and produce for numerous award shows, including the ESPYs and the MTV Video Music Awards
  • Hosts a weekly podcast, Minivan Men, with Al Madrigal and Maz Jobrani
  • Was the first host of "Vibe," the late-night talk show based on the magazine

Awards

  • 1996ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2014Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated