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Octavia Spencer
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 ...
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Actress (134 credits)
Actress (134 credits)
Madam C.J. Walker
(TV Series) (pre-production)
Sarah Breedlove
Sarah Breedlove
- Episode #1.8
... Sarah Breedlove
- Episode #1.7
... Sarah Breedlove
- Episode #1.6
... Sarah Breedlove
- Episode #1.5
... Sarah Breedlove
- Episode #1.4
... Sarah Breedlove
2013-2015
Mom
(TV Series)
Regina
Regina
- Horny-Goggles and a Catered Intervention
(2015)
... Regina
- Fun Girl Stuff and Eternal Salvation
(2015)
... Regina
- Patient Zero and the Chocolate Fountain
(2015)
... Regina
- Mashed Potatoes and a Little Nitrous
(2015)
... Regina
- Dirty Money and a Woman Named Mike
(2015)
... Regina
2014-2015
Red Band Society
(TV Series)
Nurse Jackson
Nurse Jackson
- Waiting for Superman
(2015)
... Nurse Jackson
- We'll Always Have Paris
(2015)
... Nurse Jackson
- The Guilted Age
(2015)
... Nurse Jackson
- What I Did for Love
(2014)
... Nurse Jackson
- How Did We Get Here?
(2014)
... Nurse Jackson
2009
Raising the Bar
(TV Series)
Arvina Watkins
Arvina Watkins
- Oh, Say Can You Pee
(2009)
... Arvina Watkins
- Happy Ending
(2009)
... Arvina Watkins
- Making Up Is Hard to Do
(2009)
... Arvina Watkins
- The Curious Case of Kellerman's Button
(2009)
... Arvina Watkins
- Rules of Engagement
(2009)
... Arvina Watkins
2008
Wizards of Waverly Place
(TV Series)
Dr. Evilini
Dr. Evilini
- Wizard School: Part 2
(2008)
... Dr. Evilini
- Wizard School: Part 1
(2008)
... Dr. Evilini
2006-2007
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
(TV Series)
Cheryl / Female Security Guard
Cheryl / Female Security Guard
- Yoga Brain
(2007)
... Cheryl
- Bad Luck Brad
(2007)
... Cheryl
- Tumor Has It
(2006)
... Female Security Guard
- Pounded
(2006)
... Female Security Guard
2007
Halfway Home
(TV Series)
Serenity Johnson
Serenity Johnson
- Halfway Innocent
(2007)
... Serenity Johnson
- Halfway Working
(2007)
... Serenity Johnson
- Halfway High School
(2007)
... Serenity Johnson
- Halfway Scared
(2007)
... Serenity Johnson
- Halfway New Guy
(2007)
... Serenity Johnson
2007
Ugly Betty
(TV Series)
Constance Grady
Constance Grady
- Punch Out
(2007)
... Constance Grady
- Icing on the Cake
(2007)
... Constance Grady
- I'm Coming Out
(2007)
... Constance Grady
- Sofia's Choice
(2007)
... Constance Grady
2005
Medium
(TV Series)
Jurist
Jurist
- Judge, Jury and Executioner
(2005)
... Jurist (as Octavia L. Spencer)
2004-2005
LAX
(TV Series)
Flight Attendant
Flight Attendant
- Mixed Signals
(2005)
... Flight Attendant
- Secret Santa
(2004)
... Flight Attendant
- Thanksgiving
(2004)
... Flight Attendant
- Out of Control
(2004)
... Flight Attendant
- Credible Threat
(2004)
... Flight Attendant
2002-2005
NYPD Blue
(TV Series)
Eleanor Jackson / Dawna Cahill
Eleanor Jackson / Dawna Cahill
- Old Man Quiver
(2005)
... Eleanor Jackson
- Gypsy Woe's Me
(2002)
... Dawna Cahill (as Octavia L. Spencer)
2002
Presidio Med
(TV Series)
Sheryl Washington
Sheryl Washington
- Do No Harm
(2002)
... Sheryl Washington (as Octavia L. Spencer)
2001-2002
Titus
(TV Series)
Ms. Alice Hays / Ms. Hays
Ms. Alice Hays / Ms. Hays
- The Visit
(2002)
... Ms. Alice Hays (as Octavia L. Spencer)
- Amy's Birthday
(2001)
... Ms. Hays (as Octavia L. Spencer)
2001-2002
The Chronicle
(TV Series)
Ruby Rydell
Ruby Rydell
- Hot from the Oven
(2002)
... Ruby Rydell (as Octavia L. Spencer)
- I See Dead Fat People
(2002)
... Ruby Rydell (as Octavia L. Spencer)
- Bring Me the Head of Tucker Burns
(2001)
... Ruby Rydell (as Octavia L. Spencer)
- He's Dead, She's Dead
(2001)
... Ruby Rydell (as Octavia L. Spencer)
- What Gobbles Beneath
(2001)
... Ruby Rydell (as Octavia L. Spencer)
2001
Dharma & Greg
(TV Series)
Gloria
Gloria
- Wish We Weren't Here
(2001)
... Gloria (as Octavia L. Spencer)
2001
Grounded for Life
(TV Series)
Admitting Nurse
Admitting Nurse
- Jimmy's Got a Gun
(2001)
... Admitting Nurse (as Octavia L. Spencer)
2000
City of Angels
(TV Series)
Nurse Bernice
Nurse Bernice
- SWAT's Happening
(2000)
... Nurse Bernice (as Octavia L. Spencer)
- Straight Flush
(2000)
... Nurse Bernice (as Octavia L. Spencer)
- Leg Erie
(2000)
... Nurse Bernice (as Octavia L. Spencer)
- Unhand Me
(2000)
... Nurse Bernice (as Octavia L. Spencer)
- Prototype
(2000)
... Nurse Bernice (as Octavia L. Spencer)
2000
Malcolm in the Middle
(TV Series)
Cashier
Cashier
- High School Play
(2000)
... Cashier (as Octavia L. Spencer)
2000
Chicken Soup for the Soul
(TV Series)
Hannah
Hannah
- Thinking of You/Mama's Soup Pot/The Letter
(2000)
... Hannah
1999
Chicago Hope
(TV Series)
Nurse Jane
Nurse Jane
- Oh What a Piece of Work Is Man
(1999)
... Nurse Jane (as Octavia L. Spencer)
1999
L.A. Doctors
(TV Series)
Bus Driver
Bus Driver
- Forty-Eight Minutes
(1999)
... Bus Driver (as Octavia L. Spencer)
1998
Making Sandwiches
(Short)
(uncredited)
1997
413 Hope St.
(TV Series)
Job Counselor #1
Job Counselor #1
- Pilot
(1997)
... Job Counselor #1 (as Octavia L. Spencer)
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Producer (9 credits)
Producer (9 credits)
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Director (2 credits)
Director (2 credits)
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Writer (2 credits)
Writer (2 credits)
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Casting department (2 credits)
Casting department (2 credits)
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Music department (1 credit)
Music department (1 credit)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (87 credits)
Self (87 credits)
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Archive footage (9 credits)
Archive footage (9 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Book: "Randi Rhodes Ninja Detective - The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit". London: Simon & Schuster. ISBN: 1442476818 See more »Alternate Names:
Octavia L. Spencer | Octavia SpenserHeight:
5' 2" (1.57 m)
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I was not a Girl Scout, but I try to be very prepared. I triple-Spanx! See more »Trivia:
Is one of 7 African-American actresses to win the Oscar in a competitive category. The others in chronological order are Hattie McDaniel for Gone with the Wind (1939), Whoopi Goldberg for Ghost (1990), Halle Berry for Monster's Ball (2001), Jennifer Hudson for Dreamgirls (2006), Mo'Nique for Precious (2009) and Viola Davis for Fences (2016). See more »Trademark:
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