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Chris Spencer

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

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

CareerSpencer was the inaugural host of Vibe, a syndicated late-night talk show adapted from the magazine of the same name.
Writer2005 Wild 'N Out, 2002 Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security, 2014 The Youngs
Producer2005 Baggin' 2001 Get Up Stand Up Comedy

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.