Biography
David Wayne Spade is an American actor, comedian, and creative writer known for his sharp wit and candid humor.
Born on July 22 in Birmingham, Michigan, he became famous as an actor on Saturday night live from 1990 to 1996, where he introduced iconic characters like “Tommy” from Hollywood Minute and “Gay pimp.”
Spade moved into film and television with roles in comedies such as Tommy Boy, Black sheepAnd Dirty Joeoften portrays sarcastic, self-centered characters. He also hosted celebrity parties on Comedy Central and starred in television shows such as 8 simple rules, Rules of participationAnd Lucas Brothers.
American comedian and actor
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| Real name: | David Wayne Spade |
| Stage name: | David Spade |
| Born: | July 22, 1964 (60 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Birmingham, Michigan, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | Brother Rice High School, Arizona State University |
| Height: | 1.7 m |
| Parents: | Judith M. Spade, Wayne M. Spade |
| Siblings: | Andy Spade, Bryan Spade |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Kaitlynn Carter (2012), Pamela Anderson (2007), Carmen Electra (2006), Jasmine Waltz (2011), Jillian Barberie (2004), Naya Rivera (2017), Nicollette Sheridan (2008-2009), Jillian Grace (2007), Nicky Whelan (2007-2008), Heather Locklear (2006), Sara Foster (2004), Brittany Daniel (2003-2004), Julie Bowen (2002-2003), Caprice Bourret (2002), Krista Allen (2001-2002), Stacey Hayes (2000-2001), Lara Flynn Boyle (1998-1999), Kristy Swanson (1996-1997), Bobbie Phillips (1996), Erin Áine (1996), Kelli McCarty (1996), Jennifer Rubin (1993) |
| Children: | Harper Spade |
| Job: | Actor • Comedian |
| Net worth: | 70 million USD (USD) |
Early Life & Education
David Wayne Spade, born on July 22, 1964, in Birmingham, Michigan, United States, is of Irish descent from his father’s side and mixed English, German and Scottish descent from his mother’s side.
He grew up in a Catholic family. His parents are Wayne M. Spade, a sales representative, and Judith J. Spade, a writer and editor. He has an older brother, Bryan Spade, who was also an actor and passed away in 2016. He also has an older brother named Andy Spade.
Spade attended Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, where he became known for his comedic talent. He went to Arizona State University Finished high school but did not graduate. Instead, he focused on comedy, performing at local clubs, which eventually led him to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy professionally.
Career
David Spade began his stand-up comedy career in the late 1980s, performing in clubs in Los Angeles. His sharp sense of humor and criticism of celebrity culture laid the foundation for his later success. Spade’s big break came in 1990 when he joined Saturday night livewhere he flourished until 1996, creating iconic characters like the grouchy “Hollywood Minute” reporters and impersonators like Robert Shapiro.
After SNL, Spade turned to acting, often playing satirical, self-centered roles. He was recognized for his performance in Tommy Boy And Black sheep alongside Chris Farley and is the main character in Joe Dirt, where he balances humor and heart. Spade also appears in Dickie Roberts: Former child star and many Adam Sandler movies like adultshowing off his longstanding friendship with Sandler.
On television, Spade played Dennis Finch in Just shoot me!followed by a more dramatic role in 8 simple rules after John Ritter passed away. He continued his comedy streak in Rules of participation as Russell Dunbar, showing off the humor in the relationship. His voice work includes roles in animated series such as Moving company Lucas Bros.. And animal.
Spade was also famous as a grill operator, hosting several Comedy Central shoots, where his sharp wit took center stage. He ventured into the field of digital media with Turn off the lights with David Spadea late night talk show that combines comedy and commentary.
Social Media
- IMDb: David Spade
- Instagram: David Spade (@davidspade)
- Wikipedia: David Spade
- Twitter: David Spade (@DavidSpade) / X
- Facebook: David Spade
- YouTube: David Spade
Personal life
David Spade has never been married, although he has had many famous relationships throughout his career. He has a daughter, Harper Spade, born in 2008 with model and actress Jillian Grace. Spade’s dating history includes famous names like Kristy Swanson, Heather Locklear, Julie Bowen and Brittany Daniel, among others.
Standing around 5 feet 6 inches tall, Spade keeps most of his personal life private, especially about his daughter. He focuses on co-parenting and maintains friendly relationships with many of his former partners.
Spade has been romantically involved with several notable figures, including Naya Rivera (2017), Nicollette Sheridan (2008-2009), Jillian Grace (2007), Nicky Whelan (2007-2008), Heather Locklear (2006) , Sara Foster (2004), Brittany Daniel (2003-2004), Julie Bowen (2002-2003), Caprice Bourret (2002), Krista Allen (2001-2002), Stacey Hayes (2000-2001), Lara Flynn Boyle (1998) -1999), Kristy Swanson (1996-1997), Bobbie Phillips (1996), Erin Áine (1996), Kelli McCarty (1996), and Jennifer Rubin (1993).
He has also dated Jasmine Waltz (2011) and Jillian Barberie (2004), and is rumored to have been romantically involved with Kaitlynn Carter (2012), Pamela Anderson (2007) and Carmen Electra (2006).
Net worth
David Spade has built an estimated net worth of $70 million through his successful comedy, television and film career. His wealth comes from his time Saturday night livePopular TV shows such as Just shoot me! And Rules of participationand starred in films such as Tommy Boy And Dirty Joe.
In addition to his entertainment career, Spade’s investments in real estate, especially in Beverly Hills, contributed to his fortune. He has also enhanced his financial standing through endorsements, voice acting in animation projects, and various business ventures.
Cinema
Below is a list of important works in David Spade’s career, including television, film, and other notable projects:
TV show
- “Saturday Night Live” (1990-1996) – Actor
- “Just shoot me!” (1997-2003) – Dennis Finch
- “8 Simple Rules” (2002-2005) – CJ Barnes
- “Rules of Engagement” (2007-2013) – Russell Dunbar
- “Showbiz Show with David Spade” (2005)
- “Turn off the lights with David Spade” (2019) – Host
- “Lucas Bros Shipping Company.” (2013-2017) – Voiced various characters
- “Animals” (2020) – Voice role
- “The Grand Tour” (2016) – Guest appearance
- “A Useless and Stupid Gesture” (2018) – Doug Kenney
Movie
- “Tommy Boy” (1995) – Richard Hayden
- “Black Sheep” (1996) – Mike Donnelly
- “The Emperor’s New Groove” (2000) – Kuzco’s voice
- “Joe Dirt” (2001) – Joe Dirt
- “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star” (2003) – Dickie Roberts
- “The Benchwarmers” (2006) – Mel
- “Adult” (2010) – Rob Hilliard
- Series “Hotel Transylvania” (2012, 2015, 2018) – Voice of Van Helsing
- “Ridiculous Thing 6” (2015) – Tommy
- “Father of the Year” (2018) – Director and actor as Larry
Other notable projects
- Comedy Central Roasts – Host of various roasts, including those of Pamela Anderson, Larry the Cable Guy, and Donald Trump.
- Stand-up comedy – Performed in many comedy specials and live shows.
- Voice acting – In addition to feature films, Spade also lent his voice to many television shows and commercials.
