
David Spade
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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
Credits

Grown Ups (2010)
as Marcus Higgins

The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
as Kuzco (voice)

Hotel Transylvania (2012)
as Griffin (voice)

Grown Ups 2 (2013)
as Marcus Higgins

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)
as Griffin (voice)

Outcome (2026)
as Buddy

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
as Griffin (voice)

Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
as Griffin (voice)

Once Upon a Studio (2023)
as Kuzco (voice) (archive sound)

Kronk's New Groove (2005)
as Kuzco (voice)

Racing Stripes (2005)
as Scuzz (voice)

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
as Transvestite Groupie (uncredited)

Jack and Jill (2011)
as Monica

Coneheads (1993)
as Eli Turnbull, INS Agent

Joe Dirt (2001)
as Joe Dirt

Busboys (2026)
as Markie

The Ridiculous 6 (2015)
as General George Custer

Senseless (1998)
as Scott Thorpe

Grandma's Boy (2006)
as Shiloh

The Do-Over (2016)
as Charlie

The Benchwarmers (2006)
as Richie

Entourage (2015)
as David Spade

Black Sheep (1996)
as Steve Dodds

Tommy Boy (1995)
as Richard Hayden

Reality Bites (1994)
as The "Wienerschnitzel" Manager (Uncredited)

Mad Families (2017)
as Johnny Jon-John

The Rugrats Movie (1998)
as Ranger Frank (voice)

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)
as Kyle

Sandy Wexler (2017)
as Testimonial

The Wrong Missy (2020)
as Tim Morris

Loser (2000)
as Video Store Clerk (uncredited)

Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser (2015)
as Joe Dirt

Lost & Found (1999)
as Dylan Ramsey

Grown Ups 3 (—)
as Marcus Higgins

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special (2022)
as Self

I Am Chris Farley (2015)
as Self

Light Sleeper (1992)
as Theological Cokehead

A Very Brady Sequel (1996)
as Sergio (uncredited)

The Concert for New York City (2001)
as Self

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
as Dickie Roberts

Lil' Pimp (2005)
as Principal Nixon (voice)

The Sweatbox (2002)
as Self

PCU (1994)
as Rand McPherson

8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997)
as Ernie

Father of the Year (2018)
as Wayne

Downey Wrote That (2025)
as Self
Last Laugh '05 (2005)
as Self

Hollywood & Wine (2011)
as Harvey Harrison (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998)
as The Receptionist

Ginny & Georgia - The Afterparty (2021)
as Self - Host

Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007)
as Self

Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley (1998)
as Self

Warning Shot (2018)
as Bobby

Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. (2002)
as Self

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003)
as Various (archive footage) (uncredited)

Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh (2019)
as Self

Fate: The Winx Saga - The Afterparty (2021)
as Self - Host

Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 (2006)
as Self

Just the Two of Us (2005)
as Self

Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)
as Self

Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998)
as Self / Various (archive footage)

The Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of the Worst Year (2020)
as Self - Host

Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe (2016)
as Self - Roastmaster

David Spade: My Fake Problems (2014)
as Self

Buddy (1993)
as Buddy 2

The Upshaws - The Afterparty (2021)
as Self - Host

Saturdays (2017)
Actor

The 13th Annual Young Comedians Show (1989)
Actor

The Circle - The Afterparty (2021)
as Self - Host

Shadow and Bone - The Afterparty (2021)
as Self - Host

David Spade: Take the Hit (1998)
as Himself

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty (2021)
as Self - Host

David Spade: Dandelion (2025)
as Self

David Spade: Nothing Personal (2022)
as Self

Rita Rudner: Born to be Mild (1990)
as Stage Assistant

Saturday Night Live: The Best of David Spade (2005)
Actor





