David Spade
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieBusboys
2026
Markie
movieOutcome
2026
Buddy / Buddy Gomorrah
tvSnake Oil
2023
Self - Host
movieOnce Upon a Studio
2023
Kuzco (voice) (archive sound)
movieHotel Transylvania: Transformania
2022
Griffin (voice)
tvHouseBroken
2021
David Spade (voice)
movieThe Upshaws - The Afterparty
2021
Self - Host
movieThe Circle - The Afterparty
2021
Self - Host
movieShadow and Bone - The Afterparty
2021
Self - Host
movieGinny & Georgia - The Afterparty
2021
Self - Host
tvMr. Mayor
2021
Himself
tvThe Netflix Afterparty
2021
Self - Host
movieThe Wrong Missy
2020
Tim Morris
tvLights Out with David Spade
2019
Self - Host
tvNorm Macdonald Has a Show
2018
Self - Guest
movieHotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
2018
Griffin (voice)
tvThe Mayor
2017
Ed Gunt
movieSandy Wexler
2017
Testimonial
movieMad Families
2017
Johnny Jon-John
movieComedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe
2016
Self - Roastmaster
movieThe Do-Over
2016
Charlie
tvChelsea
2016
Self
tvCrowded
2016
Kyle Sullivan
tvLove
2016
Steven Hopkins
movieThe Ridiculous 6
2015
General George Custer
movieHotel Transylvania 2
2015
Griffin (voice)
tvFameless Prankers
2015
Self - Host
movieEntourage
2015
David Spade
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self / Self - Guest
tvThe Spoils of Babylon
2014
Talc Munson
movieGrown Ups 2
2013
Marcus Higgins
movieHotel Transylvania
2012
Griffin (voice)
movieJack and Jill
2011
Monica
movieHollywood & Wine
2011
Harvey Harrison (uncredited)
movieGrown Ups
2010
Marcus Higgins
tvHot in Cleveland
2010
Christopher
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
movieI Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007
Transvestite Groupie (uncredited)
tvRules of Engagement
2007
Russell Dunbar
movieGrandma's Boy
2006
Shiloh
movieKronk's New Groove
2005
Kuzco (voice)
movieLil' Pimp
2005
Principal Nixon (voice)
movieRacing Stripes
2005
Scuzz (voice)
tvFather of the Pride
2004
Tommy (voice)
tvEntourage
2004
David Spade
movieSaturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
2003
Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Self / Self - Guest
movieDickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003
Dickie Roberts
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self / Self - Guest Host / Self - Guest
tv8 Simple Rules
2002
C.J. Barnes
movieJoe Dirt
2001
Joe Dirt
movieThe Emperor's New Groove
2000
Kuzco (voice)
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
David Spade
tvSammy
2000
Sammy Blake / James Blake (voice)
movieLoser
2000
Video Store Clerk (uncredited)
tvRove
1999
Self
movieLost & Found
1999
Dylan Ramsey
movieThe Rugrats Movie
1998
Ranger Frank (voice)
movieBad Boys of Saturday Night Live
1998
Self / Various (archive footage)
movieSenseless
1998
Scott Thorpe
movieSaturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
1998
The Receptionist
tvThe View
1997
Self
tvJust Shoot Me!
1997
Dennis Finch
movieA Very Brady Sequel
1996
Sergio (uncredited)
movieBlack Sheep
1996
Steve Dodds
movieTommy Boy
1995
Richard Hayden
moviePCU
1994
Rand McPherson
movieReality Bites
1994
The "Wienerschnitzel" Manager (Uncredited)
movieBuddy
1993
Buddy 2
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
movieConeheads
1993
Eli Turnbull, INS Agent
tvBeavis and Butt-Head
1993
Ticket Attendant (voice) / Mr. Manners (voice) / Mr. Candy (voice)
movieLight Sleeper
1992
Theological Cokehead
tvThe Larry Sanders Show
1992
David Spade
tvMTV Movie & TV Awards
1992
Self - Presenter
movieRita Rudner: Born to be Mild
1990
Stage Assistant
tvBaywatch
1989
B.J.
tvMonsters
1988
Teddy
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Self - Guest
tvALF
1986
Larry Siotkin
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Various Characters / Self - Host / Self (uncredited) / Self / Patron (uncredited) / Michael J. Fox (uncredited) / Servant (uncredited) / Thumper (voice)
tvPeople's Choice Awards
1975
Self - Presenter
movieGrown Ups 3
Marcus Higgins
Writing19
movieBusboys
2026
Writer
movieMad Families
2017
Writer
movieJoe Dirt
2001
Writer
tvSammy
2000
Writer
movieLost & Found
1999
Writer
Production13
movieBusboys
2026
Producer
movieDavid Spade: Dandelion
2025
Producer
tvSnake Oil
2023
Producer
movieThe Upshaws - The Afterparty
2021
Executive Producer
movieThe Circle - The Afterparty
2021
Executive Producer
movieShadow and Bone - The Afterparty
2021
Executive Producer
movieDad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty
2021
Executive Producer
movieGinny & Georgia - The Afterparty
2021
Executive Producer
movieFate: The Winx Saga - The Afterparty
2021
Executive Producer
tvThe Netflix Afterparty
2021
Executive Producer
tvLights Out with David Spade
2019
Executive Producer
tvSammy
2000
Executive Producer
Creator1
tvSammy
2000
Creator
Crew1
Directing1
movieDavid Spade: Dandelion
2025
Director