David Spade
Known for acting · Born 22 July 1964 · 62 · Birmingham, Michigan, USA
155 credits
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
Saturday Night Live
1975
The Emperor's New Groove
2000
Just Shoot Me!
1997
Rules of Engagement
2007
The Do-Over
2016
The Wrong Missy
2020
Grown Ups
2010
8 Simple Rules
2002
Tommy Boy
1995
Hotel Transylvania 2
2015
The Benchwarmers
2006
Grown Ups 2
2013
Acting (134)
2026OutcomeBuddy, Buddy GomorrahFilm
2026BusboysMarkieFilm
2026Norm: The Tale of Norm MacdonaldSelf (archive footage)Film
2025SNL50: The Homecoming ConcertSelfFilm
2025SNL50: Beyond Saturday NightSelfSeries
2025David Spade: DandelionSelfFilm
2025Downey Wrote ThatSelfFilm
2023Once Upon a StudioKuzco (voice) (archive sound)Film
2023Snake OilSelf - Host · 10 episodesSeries
2022Hotel Transylvania: TransformaniaGriffin (voice)Film
2022Norm Macdonald: Nothing SpecialSelfFilm
2022David Spade: Nothing PersonalSelfFilm
2021Mr. MayorHimselfSeries
2021Ginny & Georgia - The AfterpartySelf - HostFilm
2021HouseBrokenDavid Spade (voice)Series
2021Fate: The Winx Saga - The AfterpartySelf - HostFilm
2021The Netflix AfterpartySelf - Host · 4 episodesSeries
2021Shadow and Bone - The AfterpartySelf - HostFilm
2021The Upshaws - The AfterpartySelf - HostFilm
2021The Circle - The AfterpartySelf - HostFilm
2021Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The AfterpartySelf - HostFilm
2020The Wrong MissyTim MorrisFilm
2020Home Movie: The Princess BrideWestleySeries
2020The Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of the Worst YearSelf - HostFilm
2019Lights Out with David SpadeSelf - Host · 107 episodesSeries
2019Good Talk with Anthony JeselnikSelfSeries
2019Chris Farley: Anything for a LaughSelfFilm
2019Biography: Comedy IconsSelfSeries
2018Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer VacationGriffin (voice)Film
2018Father of the YearWayneFilm
2018Norm Macdonald Has a ShowSelf - GuestSeries
2018Warning ShotBobbyFilm
2017Sandy WexlerTestimonialFilm
2017Mad FamiliesJohnny Jon-JohnFilm
2017The MayorEd Gunt · 3 episodesSeries
2017SaturdaysFilm
2016The Do-OverCharlieFilm
2016LoveSteven Hopkins · 3 episodesSeries
2016ChelseaSelfSeries
2016CrowdedKyle SullivanSeries
2016Comedy Central Roast of Rob LoweSelf - RoastmasterFilm
2015Hotel Transylvania 2Griffin (voice)Film
2015The Ridiculous 6General George CusterFilm
2015EntourageDavid SpadeFilm
2015Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful LoserJoe DirtFilm
2015Lip Sync BattleSelfSeries
2015I Am Chris FarleySelfFilm
2015Jay Leno's GarageSelfSeries
2015Dana White: Lookin' for a FightSeries
2015Fameless PrankersSelf - Host · 18 episodesSeries
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf · 3 episodes, Self - GuestSeries
2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelfSeries
2014The Spoils of BabylonTalc Munson · 6 episodesSeries
2014David Spade: My Fake ProblemsSelfFilm
2013Grown Ups 2Marcus HigginsFilm
2013The GoldbergsGusSeries
2013@midnight with Chris HardwickSelfSeries
2013Norm Macdonald LiveSelfSeries
2012Hotel TransylvaniaGriffin (voice)Film
2011Jack and JillMonicaFilm
2011RidiculousnessSelfSeries
2011Hollywood & WineHarvey Harrison (uncredited)Film
2010Grown UpsMarcus HigginsFilm
2010Hot in ClevelandChristopherSeries
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - GuestSeries
2007I Now Pronounce You Chuck & LarryTransvestite Groupie (uncredited)Film
2007Rules of EngagementRussell Dunbar · 100 episodesSeries
2007Diners, Drive-Ins and DivesSelfSeries
2007Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture NationSelfFilm
2006The BenchwarmersRichieFilm
2006Grandma's BoyShilohFilm
2006Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1SelfFilm
2005Kronk's New GrooveKuzco (voice)Film
2005Racing StripesScuzz (voice)Film
2005Comedy Central Roast of Pamela AndersonSelfFilm
2005Lil' PimpPrincipal Nixon (voice)Film
2005Saturday Night Live: The Best of David SpadeFilm
2005Last Laugh '05SelfFilm
2005The Reichen ShowSelfSeries
2005The Showbiz Show with David SpadeSelf - Host · 38 episodesSeries
2005Just the Two of UsSelfFilm
2004EntourageDavid SpadeSeries
2004Father of the PrideTommy (voice)Series
2003Real Time with Bill MaherSelfSeries
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self · 3 episodes, Self - Guest Host · 4 episodes, Self - Guest · 4 episodesSeries
2003Dickie Roberts: Former Child StarDickie RobertsFilm
2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf · 7 episodes, Self - GuestSeries
2003Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris FarleyVarious (archive footage) (uncredited)Film
2003Comedy Central RoastsSelfSeries
20028 Simple RulesC.J. Barnes · 38 episodesSeries
2002The SweatboxSelfFilm
2002Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.SelfFilm
2001Joe DirtJoe DirtFilm
2001The Concert for New York CitySelfFilm
2000The Emperor's New GrooveKuzco (voice)Film
2000Curb Your EnthusiasmDavid SpadeSeries
2000LoserVideo Store Clerk (uncredited)Film
2000SammySammy Blake / James Blake (voice) · 2 episodesSeries
1999Lost & FoundDylan RamseyFilm
1999Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary SpecialSelfFilm
1999Saturday Night Live: Christmas(archive footage)Film
1999RoveSelfSeries
1998The Rugrats MovieRanger Frank (voice)Film
1998SenselessScott ThorpeFilm
1998Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil HartmanThe ReceptionistFilm
1998David Spade: Take the HitHimselfFilm
1998Bad Boys of Saturday Night LiveSelf / Various (archive footage)Film
1998Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris FarleySelfFilm
1997Just Shoot Me!Dennis Finch · 148 episodesSeries
19978 Heads in a Duffel BagErnieFilm
1997The ViewSelfSeries
1996Black SheepSteve DoddsFilm
1996A Very Brady SequelSergio (uncredited)Film
1995Tommy BoyRichard HaydenFilm
1994Reality BitesThe "Wienerschnitzel" Manager (Uncredited)Film
1994PCURand McPhersonFilm
1993ConeheadsEli Turnbull, INS AgentFilm
1993Beavis and Butt-HeadTicket Attendant (voice), Mr. Candy (voice), Mr. Manners (voice)Series
1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestSeries
1993BuddyBuddy 2Film
1992Light SleeperTheological CokeheadFilm
1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSeries
1992The Larry Sanders ShowDavid Spade · 2 episodesSeries
1992MTV Movie & TV AwardsSelf - Presenter · 2 episodesSeries
1990Rita Rudner: Born to be MildStage AssistantFilm
1989BaywatchB.J.Series
1989The 13th Annual Young Comedians ShowFilm
1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest · 3 episodesSeries
1988MonstersTeddySeries
1987Police Academy 4: Citizens on PatrolKyleFilm
1986ALFLarry SiotkinSeries
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Various Characters · 120 episodes, Self - Host · 2 episodes, Self (uncredited) · 3 episodes, Patron (uncredited), Michael J. Fox (uncredited), Servant (uncredited), Thumper (voice), Dog (voice)Series
1975People's Choice AwardsSelf - PresenterSeries
—Grown Ups 3Marcus HigginsFilm
Crew (1)
1990Rita Rudner: Born to be MildThanksFilm
Production (4)
2023Snake OilProducerSeries
2021Fate: The Winx Saga - The AfterpartyExecutive Producer, WriterFilm
2021The Netflix AfterpartyExecutive Producer, WriterSeries
2019Lights Out with David SpadeExecutive Producer, WriterSeries
Writing (16)
2026BusboysWriter, ProducerFilm
2025David Spade: DandelionWriter, Director, ProducerFilm
2021Ginny & Georgia - The AfterpartyWriter, Executive ProducerFilm
2021Shadow and Bone - The AfterpartyWriter, Executive ProducerFilm
2021The Upshaws - The AfterpartyWriter, Executive ProducerFilm
2021The Circle - The AfterpartyWriter, Executive ProducerFilm
2021Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The AfterpartyWriter, Executive ProducerFilm
2017Mad FamiliesWriterFilm
2015Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful LoserWriter, ProducerFilm
2005The Showbiz Show with David SpadeWriterSeries
2003Dickie Roberts: Former Child StarScreenplayFilm
2001Joe DirtWriterFilm
2000SammyWriter, Executive Producer, CreatorSeries
1999Lost & FoundWriterFilm
1998David Spade: Take the HitWriterFilm
1975Saturday Night LiveWriterSeries