DAVID SPADE
David Spade
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 22, 1964
Place of Birth: Birmingham, Michigan, USA
Biography
David Wayne Spade (born July 22, 1964) is an American actor, comedian and television personality who first became famous in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, and from 1997 until 2003 starred as Dennis Finch on Just Shoot Me!. He also starred as C.J. Barnes, along with Katey Sagal, James Garner and Kaley Cuoco on 8 Simple Rules. He currently stars as Russell Dunbar on the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement. He is also working with TBS on an animated series based on his film Joe Dirt.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
BusboysMarkie
Self
Self - Host
Self
Self - Host
Self
Self - Guest
2015·
Jay Leno's GarageSelf
2015·
Lip Sync BattleSelf
Self - Guest, Self
2013·
The GoldbergsGus
Self
2010·
Hot in ClevelandChristopher
Self - Guest
2005·
The Reichen ShowSelf
2004·
EntourageDavid Spade
Self - Guest, Self
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest, Self - Guest Host, Self
Self
Self
1997·
The ViewSelf
Self - Guest
1993·
Beavis and Butt-HeadMr. Candy (voice), Ticket Attendant (voice), Mr. Manners (voice)
1988·
MonstersTeddy
Self - Guest
1975·
Saturday Night LiveThumper (voice), Servant (uncredited), Michael J. Fox (uncredited), Patron (uncredited), Self, Self (uncredited), Self - Host, Self - Various Characters
Self - Presenter
TBA·
Grown Ups 3Marcus Higgins
2026·
OutcomeBuddy Gomorrah, Buddy
2025·
Downey Wrote ThatSelf
Self
2023·
Snake OilSelf - Host
2023·
Once Upon a StudioKuzco (voice) (archive sound)
Griffin (voice)
Self
Self
2021·
HouseBrokenDavid Spade (voice)
2021·
Mr. MayorHimself
Self - Host
Self - Host
Self - Host
Self - Host
Self - Host
Self - Host
Westley
Self - Host
2020·
The Wrong MissyTim Morris
Self
2018·
Father of the YearWayne
Griffin (voice)
2018·
Warning ShotBobby
2017·
The MayorEd Gunt
2017·
Saturdays2017·
Sandy WexlerTestimonial
2017·
Mad FamiliesJohnny Jon-John
2016·
LoveSteven Hopkins
2016·
CrowdedKyle Sullivan
2016·
ChelseaSelf
Self - Roastmaster
2016·
The Do-OverCharlie
2015·
Fameless PrankersSelf - Host
2015·
I Am Chris FarleySelf
2015·
The Ridiculous 6General George Custer
2015·
EntourageDavid Spade
Joe Dirt
2015·
Hotel Transylvania 2Griffin (voice)
Talc Munson
Self
Self
2013·
Norm Macdonald LiveSelf
2013·
Grown Ups 2Marcus Higgins
2012·
Hotel TransylvaniaGriffin (voice)
2011·
RidiculousnessSelf
2011·
Hollywood & WineHarvey Harrison (uncredited)
2011·
Jack and JillMonica
2010·
Grown UpsMarcus Higgins
Self
2007·
Rules of EngagementRussell Dunbar
Transvestite Groupie (uncredited)
2006·
Grandma's BoyShiloh
2006·
The BenchwarmersRichie
Self
Self - Host
2005·
Just the Two of UsSelf
2005·
Last Laugh '05Self
2005·
Lil' PimpPrincipal Nixon (voice)
2005·
Racing StripesScuzz (voice)
2005·
Kronk's New GrooveKuzco (voice)
2004·
Father of the PrideTommy (voice)
Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dickie Roberts
2002·
8 Simple RulesC.J. Barnes
2002·
The SweatboxSelf
Self
Self
2001·
Joe DirtJoe Dirt
2000·
SammySammy Blake / James Blake (voice)
2000·
Curb Your EnthusiasmDavid Spade
2000·
LoserVideo Store Clerk (uncredited)
Kuzco (voice)
1999·
RoveSelf
1999·
Lost & FoundDylan Ramsey
Self / Various (archive footage)
The Receptionist
Himself
1998·
The Rugrats MovieRanger Frank (voice)
1998·
SenselessScott Thorpe
1997·
Just Shoot Me!Dennis Finch
Ernie
1996·
A Very Brady SequelSergio (uncredited)
1996·
Black SheepSteve Dodds
1995·
Tommy BoyRichard Hayden
1994·
Reality BitesThe "Wienerschnitzel" Manager (Uncredited)
1994·
PCURand McPherson
1993·
BuddyBuddy 2
1993·
ConeheadsEli Turnbull, INS Agent
Self - Presenter
David Spade
1992·
Light SleeperTheological Cokehead
Stage Assistant
1989·
BaywatchB.J.
Kyle
1986·
ALFLarry Siotkin
Production
2026·
BusboysProducer, Writer
Producer, Director, Writer
2023·
Snake OilProducer
Writer, Executive Producer
Executive Producer, Writer
Executive Producer, Writer
Executive Producer, Writer
Executive Producer, Writer
Executive Producer, Writer
Writer, Executive Producer
Writer, Executive Producer
2017·
Mad FamiliesWriter
Producer, Writer
Writer
Screenplay
2001·
Joe DirtWriter
2000·
SammyCreator, Executive Producer, Writer
1999·
Lost & FoundWriter
Writer
Thanks
1975·
Saturday Night LiveWriter