
Spencer is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, which she claims is the proverbial buckle of the Bible belt. She's the sixth of seven siblings and holds a BS in Liberal Arts from Auburn University. A ''closet'' lover of acting, this practical Alabamian knew that she'd someday work in the film industry, but never dreamed it would be in front of the camera. In 1995, acclaimed director Joel Schumacher changed all that by giving her a small part opposite Sandra Bullock in the hit film A Time to Kill, and Spencer was on her way. In 1996, she teamed up with Bullock again in Bullock's directorial debut of Making Sandwiches, a short film that premiered at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival.
Spencer made her stage debut in Los Angeles and originated the role of ''LaSonia'' (pronounced lasagna) in famed writer/director Del Shore's, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, starring opposite veteran actors Beth Grant, Dale Dickey and David Steen (2003). The play garnered Spencer and her fellow cast mates critical acclaim and a bevy of awards. Since then, Spencer has continued to see success as an actor in both film and television, working alongside Hollywood's elite. In February 2009, she was lauded by Los Angeles Times publication: The Envelope, for her brief but memorable performance in the Will Smith drama Seven Pounds. Show more »
Spencer made her stage debut in Los Angeles and originated the role of ''LaSonia'' (pronounced lasagna) in famed writer/director Del Shore's, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, starring opposite veteran actors Beth Grant, Dale Dickey and David Steen (2003). The play garnered Spencer and her fellow cast mates critical acclaim and a bevy of awards. Since then, Spencer has continued to see success as an actor in both film and television, working alongside Hollywood's elite. In February 2009, she was lauded by Los Angeles Times publication: The Envelope, for her brief but memorable performance in the Will Smith drama Seven Pounds. Show more »
Spencer is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, which she claims is the proverbial buckle of the Bible belt. She's the sixth of seven siblings and holds a BS in Liberal Arts from Auburn University. A ''closet'' lover of acting, this practical Alabamian knew that she'd someday work in the film industry, but never dreamed it would be in front of the camera. In 1995, acclaimed director Joel Schumacher changed all that by giving her a small part opposite Sandra Bullock in the hit film A Time to Kill, and Spencer was on her way. In 1996, she teamed up with Bullock again in Bullock's directorial debut of Making Sandwiches, a short film that premiered at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival.
Spencer made her stage debut in Los Angeles and originated the role of ''LaSonia'' (pronounced lasagna) in famed writer/director Del Shore's, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, starring opposite veteran actors Beth Grant, Dale Dickey and David Steen (2003). The play garnered Spencer and her fellow cast mates critical acclaim and a bevy of awards. Since then, Spencer has continued to see success as an actor in both film and television, working alongside Hollywood's elite. In February 2009, she was lauded by Los Angeles Times publication: The Envelope, for her brief but memorable performance in the Will Smith drama Seven Pounds.
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Spencer made her stage debut in Los Angeles and originated the role of ''LaSonia'' (pronounced lasagna) in famed writer/director Del Shore's, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, starring opposite veteran actors Beth Grant, Dale Dickey and David Steen (2003). The play garnered Spencer and her fellow cast mates critical acclaim and a bevy of awards. Since then, Spencer has continued to see success as an actor in both film and television, working alongside Hollywood's elite. In February 2009, she was lauded by Los Angeles Times publication: The Envelope, for her brief but memorable performance in the Will Smith drama Seven Pounds.
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Red Band Society
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Red Band Society
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The Graham Norton Show
2019, UK
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Episode: Will Smith/Naomi Scott/Kevin Hart/Octavia Spencer/Shakespear's Sister
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Malcolm in the Middle
2000, USA
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Episode: High School Play
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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
2020, USA
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Episode: A Credit to the Race
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The Graham Norton Show
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Episode: Octavia Spencer/Melissa McCarthy/David Schwimmer/Nick Mohammed/Frank Skinner/Michelle Visage & Steps
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Truth Be Told
2021, USA
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Episode: If I Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry
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The X Files
1999, USA
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Episode: Millennium
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Dharma & Greg
2001, USA
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Episode: Wish We Werent Here
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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
2020, USA
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Episode: The Walker Girl
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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
2020, USA
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Episode: Bootstraps
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Truth Be Told
2019, USA
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Episode: Even Salt Looks Like Sugar
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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
2020, USA
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Episode: The Fight of the Century
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Raising the Bar
2009, USA
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Episode: The Curious Case of Kellermans Button
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Truth Be Told
2019, USA
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Episode: Black People in the Neighborhood
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Truth Be Told
2021, USA
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Episode: If Wishes Were Horses
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Mom
2013, USA
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Episode: Six Thousand Bootleg T-Shirts and a Prada Handbag
as Regina

The Graham Norton Show
2020, UK
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Episode: Jessie Buckley/David Walliams/Octavia Spencer/Frank Gardner/Bill Bailey/Dermot Kennedy
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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walkeras Madam C.J. Walker
2020, USA
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Truth Be Told
2021, USA
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Episode: Other People's Tears Are Only Water
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The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awardsas Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
2012, USA
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Truth Be Told
2021, USA
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Episode: Brick by Brick It Also Falls
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Truth Be Told
2021, USA
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Episode: Lanterman-Petris-Short
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The 66th Primetime Emmy Awardsas Herself - Presenter: Writing and Supporting Actress in a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special
2014, USA
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Medium
2005, USA
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Episode: Judge, Jury and Executioner
as Jurist (as Octavia L. Spencer)

Grounded for Life
2001, USA
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Episode: Jimmy's Got a Gun
as Admitting Nurse (as Octavia L. Spencer)

Wizards of Waverly Place
2008, USA
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Episode: Wizard School: Part 1
as Dr. Evilini

NYPD Blue
2002, USA
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Episode: Gypsy Woe's Me
as Dawna Cahill (as Octavia L. Spencer)

Saturday Night Live
2017, USA
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Episode: Octavia Spencer/Father John Misty
as Herself - Host / Minny / Republican Movie Grandma / Mrs. Williams / Voice Actor / Janice / Jackie / Jode / Steve's Co-Worker / Octavia Spencer

Wizards of Waverly Place
2008, USA
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Episode: Wizard School: Part 2
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Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blondeas Security Guard (as Octavia L. Spencer)
2003, USA
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