David Spade
Acting Born Jul 22, 1964 Birmingham, Michigan, USA 179 credits
Biography
David Spade is an American actor, comedian, and television personality. He was born on July 22, 1964, in Birmingham, Michigan. Spade rose to fame in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He has also starred in several television shows, including Just Shoot Me!, where he played the role of Dennis Finch, and 8 Simple Rules. Additionally, he has appeared in the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement as Russell Dunbar. Spade has a career spanning over 130 credits in acting. He is known for his comedic style in both his stand-up material and acting.
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Career overview
David Spade is an American actor who first gained fame in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He went on to star in the television series Just Shoot Me! from 1997 until 2003, playing the role of Dennis Finch. In addition to his work on Just Shoot Me!, Spade also appeared in the television series 8 Simple Rules, alongside Katey Sagal, James Garner, and Kaley Cuoco, playing the role of C.J. Barnes.
Spade's acting career has also included a starring role in the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement, where he played the character of Russell Dunbar. He is also involved in an animated series based on his film Joe Dirt, which is being produced in collaboration with TBS. Throughout his career, Spade has demonstrated his ability to play a variety of comedic roles, both on film and television.
As an actor, David Spade has accumulated a large number of credits, with over 130 known credits to his name. His versatility and range have made him a sought-after performer in the entertainment industry, and he continues to be a prominent figure in television and film.
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Career timeline
OutcomeOutcomeBusboysBusboys · WriterBusboys · Producer
SNL50: Beyond Saturday NightDavid Spade: DandelionDavid Spade: Dandelion · WriterDavid Spade: Dandelion · DirectorDavid Spade: Dandelion · Producer
Once Upon a StudioSnake OilSnake Oil · Producer
Hotel Transylvania: TransformaniaDavid Spade: Nothing PersonalNorm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Mr. MayorHouseBrokenThe Netflix AfterpartyThe Netflix Afterparty · Executive ProducerThe Netflix Afterparty · Writer
The Wrong MissyHome Movie: The Princess BrideThe Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of the Worst Year
Lights Out with David SpadeLights Out with David Spade · Executive ProducerLights Out with David Spade · WriterChris Farley: Anything for a LaughBiography: Comedy Icons
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer VacationNorm Macdonald Has a ShowFather of the YearWarning Shot
Mad FamiliesMad Families · WriterSandy WexlerThe MayorSaturdays
ChelseaLoveCrowdedThe Do-OverComedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe
Hotel Transylvania 2Jay Leno's GarageLip Sync BattleEntourageThe Ridiculous 6
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersDavid Spade: My Fake ProblemsThe Spoils of Babylon
The GoldbergsGrown Ups 2@midnight with Chris HardwickNorm Macdonald Live
Hotel Transylvania
RidiculousnessJack and JillHollywood & Wine
Hot in ClevelandGrown Ups
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Diners, Drive-Ins and DivesRules of EngagementI Now Pronounce You Chuck & LarrySaturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Grandma's BoyThe BenchwarmersComedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
The Reichen ShowKronk's New GrooveRacing StripesThe Showbiz Show with David SpadeThe Showbiz Show with David Spade · Writer
EntourageFather of the Pride
Real Time with Bill MaherJimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres Show
8 Simple RulesThe SweatboxPaul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
Joe DirtJoe Dirt · WriterThe Concert for New York City
Curb Your EnthusiasmThe Emperor's New GrooveLoserSammySammy · Writer
RoveLost & FoundLost & Found · Writer
David Spade: Take the HitDavid Spade: Take the Hit · WriterThe Rugrats MovieSenselessBad Boys of Saturday Night Live
The ViewJust Shoot Me!8 Heads in a Duffel Bag
Black SheepA Very Brady Sequel
Tommy Boy
Full filmography
- Outcome (2026) as Buddy
- Outcome (2026) as Buddy Gomorrah
- Busboys (2026) as Markie
- Busboys (2026) Writer
- Busboys (2026) Producer
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self
- David Spade: Dandelion (2025) as Self
- David Spade: Dandelion (2025) Writer
- David Spade: Dandelion (2025) Director
- David Spade: Dandelion (2025) Producer
- Downey Wrote That (2025) as Self
- Once Upon a Studio (2023) as Kuzco (voice) (archive sound)
- Snake Oil (2023) as Self - Host
- Snake Oil (2023) Producer
- Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022) as Griffin (voice)
- David Spade: Nothing Personal (2022) as Self
- Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special (2022) as Self
- Mr. Mayor (2021) as Himself
- HouseBroken (2021) as David Spade (voice)
- The Netflix Afterparty (2021) as Self - Host
- The Netflix Afterparty (2021) Executive Producer
- The Netflix Afterparty (2021) Writer
- Fate: The Winx Saga - The Afterparty (2021) as Self - Host
- Fate: The Winx Saga - The Afterparty (2021) Executive Producer
- Fate: The Winx Saga - The Afterparty (2021) Writer
- The Circle - The Afterparty (2021) as Self - Host
- The Circle - The Afterparty (2021) Writer
- The Circle - The Afterparty (2021) Executive Producer
- Ginny & Georgia - The Afterparty (2021) as Self - Host
- Ginny & Georgia - The Afterparty (2021) Writer
- Ginny & Georgia - The Afterparty (2021) Executive Producer
- The Upshaws - The Afterparty (2021) as Self - Host
- The Upshaws - The Afterparty (2021) Writer
- The Upshaws - The Afterparty (2021) Executive Producer
- Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty (2021) as Self - Host
- Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty (2021) Writer
- Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty (2021) Executive Producer
- Shadow and Bone - The Afterparty (2021) as Self - Host
- Shadow and Bone - The Afterparty (2021) Writer
- Shadow and Bone - The Afterparty (2021) Executive Producer
- The Wrong Missy (2020) as Tim Morris
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020) as Westley
- The Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of the Worst Year (2020) as Self - Host
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Host
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) Executive Producer
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) Writer
- Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh (2019) as Self
- Biography: Comedy Icons (2019) as Self
- Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik (2019) as Self
- Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) as Griffin (voice)
- Norm Macdonald Has a Show (2018) as Self - Guest
- Father of the Year (2018) as Wayne
- Warning Shot (2018) as Bobby
- Mad Families (2017) as Johnny Jon-John
- Mad Families (2017) Writer
- Sandy Wexler (2017) as Testimonial
- The Mayor (2017) as Ed Gunt
- Saturdays (2017)
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- Love (2016) as Steven Hopkins
- Crowded (2016) as Kyle Sullivan
- The Do-Over (2016) as Charlie
- Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe (2016) as Self - Roastmaster
- Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) as Griffin (voice)
- Jay Leno's Garage (2015) as Self
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- Entourage (2015) as David Spade
- The Ridiculous 6 (2015) as General George Custer
- Fameless Prankers (2015) as Self - Host
- Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight (2015)
- Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser (2015) as Joe Dirt
- Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser (2015) Writer
- Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser (2015) Producer
- I Am Chris Farley (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- David Spade: My Fake Problems (2014) as Self
- The Spoils of Babylon (2014) as Talc Munson
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Gus
- Grown Ups 2 (2013) as Marcus Higgins
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Norm Macdonald Live (2013) as Self
- Hotel Transylvania (2012) as Griffin (voice)
- Ridiculousness (2011) as Self
- Jack and Jill (2011) as Monica
- Hollywood & Wine (2011) as Harvey Harrison (uncredited)
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Christopher
- Grown Ups (2010) as Marcus Higgins
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2007) as Self
- Rules of Engagement (2007) as Russell Dunbar
- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) as Transvestite Groupie (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007) as Self
- Grandma's Boy (2006) as Shiloh
- The Benchwarmers (2006) as Richie
- Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 (2006) as Self
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- Kronk's New Groove (2005) as Kuzco (voice)
- Racing Stripes (2005) as Scuzz (voice)
- The Showbiz Show with David Spade (2005) as Self - Host
- The Showbiz Show with David Spade (2005) Writer
- Last Laugh '05 (2005) as Self
- Just the Two of Us (2005) as Self
- Lil' Pimp (2005) as Principal Nixon (voice)
- Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of David Spade (2005)
- Entourage (2004) as David Spade
- Father of the Pride (2004) as Tommy (voice)
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest Host
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Guest
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003) as Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Dickie Roberts
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) Screenplay
- 8 Simple Rules (2002) as C.J. Barnes
- The Sweatbox (2002) as Self
- Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. (2002) as Self
- Joe Dirt (2001) as Joe Dirt
- Joe Dirt (2001) Writer
- The Concert for New York City (2001) as Self
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as David Spade
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) as Kuzco (voice)
- Loser (2000) as Video Store Clerk (uncredited)
- Sammy (2000) as Sammy Blake / James Blake (voice)
- Sammy (2000) Writer
- Sammy (2000) Executive Producer
- Sammy (2000) Creator
- Rove (1999) as Self
- Lost & Found (1999) as Dylan Ramsey
- Lost & Found (1999) Writer
- David Spade: Take the Hit (1998) as Himself
- David Spade: Take the Hit (1998) Writer
- The Rugrats Movie (1998) as Ranger Frank (voice)
- Senseless (1998) as Scott Thorpe
- Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998) as Self / Various (archive footage)
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998) as The Receptionist
- Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Dennis Finch
- 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) as Ernie
- Black Sheep (1996) as Steve Dodds
- A Very Brady Sequel (1996) as Sergio (uncredited)
- Tommy Boy (1995) as Richard Hayden
- Reality Bites (1994) as The "Wienerschnitzel" Manager (Uncredited)
- PCU (1994) as Rand McPherson
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) as Mr. Manners (voice)
- Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) as Ticket Attendant (voice)
- Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) as Mr. Candy (voice)
- Coneheads (1993) as Eli Turnbull, INS Agent
- Buddy (1993) as Buddy 2
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Presenter
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as David Spade
- Light Sleeper (1992) as Theological Cokehead
- Rita Rudner: Born to be Mild (1990) as Stage Assistant
- Rita Rudner: Born to be Mild (1990) Thanks
- Baywatch (1989) as B.J.
- The 13th Annual Young Comedians Show (1989)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Monsters (1988) as Teddy
- Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) as Kyle
- ALF (1986) as Larry Siotkin
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Patron (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Michael J. Fox (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Servant (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Thumper (voice)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- Grown Ups 3 as Marcus Higgins