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David Spade

  • Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan, USA
  • Birthday: July 22, 1964

A low-key demeanor and boyish looks masked David Spade's wickedly sharp humor, which the comedian turned to his advantage and made his stock-in-trade throughout his career. Most famous on "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975- ) for playing some aspect of his own persona - especially with his celebrity-skewering "Hollywood Minute" segment - Spade rose to prominence as the snarky, scrawny foil to the lovably loud Chris Farley in the comedy classic "Tommy Boy" (1995) and its disappointing follow-up, "Black Sheep&…more

Credits

Actor
Consultants & Advisors
Producer

Career Milestones

  • 2011

    Reteamed with Sandler in the comedy feature "Jack and Jill"

  • 2010

    Starred in ensemble comedy "Grown Ups," about five friends who reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend; film also starred Kevin James and former "SNL" cast members Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and Rob Schneider

  • 2007 to 2010

    Cast as single friend Russell Dunbar on the CBS relationship sitcom "Rules of Engagement"

  • 2006

    Co-starred with Rob Schneider in "The Benchwarmers"

  • 2005 to 2007

    Hosted the Comedy Central program "The Showbiz Show with David Spade"

Awards

  • 1996

    MTV Movie Award: Best Onscreen Duo