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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 (121 credits)
Actress (121 credits)
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 (4 credits)
Producer (4 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 (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (72 credits)
Self (72 credits)
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Archive footage (8 credits)
Archive footage (8 credits)
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TV commercial for the "Sensa" weight-loss system. See more »Alternate Names:
Octavia L. Spencer | Octavia SpenserHeight:
5' 2" (1.57 m)
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You can't rest on your laurels. Because if you go in there and stink up the room, they go, 'They gave that one an Oscar?' See more »Trademark:
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