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David Spade Biography

Birth Name:David Wayne Spade

Birth Place:Birmingham, Michigan, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003
While attending Arizona State University, he occasionally performed stand-up routines at the school's "Farce Side Comedy Hour․"
Known for displaying quick wit and sharp sarcasm
Often portrays characters who have "smart-aleck" personalities
Was given a tattoo of the cartoon character Calvin from "Calvin and Hobbes" by fellow actor Sean Penn
In 1995, he became the brother-in-law of notable fashion designer Kate Spade when she married his older brother Andy Spade

Awards

1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1996MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Duo: winner
1999American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series: nominated
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1999OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Stinker Award-Most Botched Comic Relief: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2001Blimp Award-Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: nominated
2001Stinker Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2001Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Hairstyle: winner
2006Teen Choice Award-Movies - Choice Chemistry: nominated
2006Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Hairstyle: nominated
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2008TV Land Award-Co-Worker You're Least Likely to Invite Out for Happy Hour: nominated
2012Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: winner
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy Movie Star: nominated
2021Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2021Razzie Award-Worst Screen Combo: nominated