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In August 2009, Spencer appeared in [[Rob Zombie]]'s ''[[Halloween II (2009 film)|Halloween II]]''. She will also have a role in the American remake of the Danish classic ''[[Love at First Hiccup]]'' opposite Scout Taylor-Compton. Spencer stars in the hit web series-turned feature film ''[[Herpes Boy]]'' alongside Beth Grant, Ahna O'Reilly, and Byron Lane; and, can be heard as the voice of "Minny" on the audio version of ''The Help'', the award-winning "New York Times Best Seller" by Kathryn Stockett. Later that year, Spencer's short film ''[[The Captain (film)|The Captain]]'' was honored by the CICFF as a finalist for the coveted REEL Poetry Award. |
In August 2009, Spencer appeared in [[Rob Zombie]]'s ''[[Halloween II (2009 film)|Halloween II]]''. She will also have a role in the American remake of the Danish classic ''[[Love at First Hiccup]]'' opposite Scout Taylor-Compton. Spencer stars in the hit web series-turned feature film ''[[Herpes Boy]]'' alongside Beth Grant, Ahna O'Reilly, and Byron Lane; and, can be heard as the voice of "Minny" on the audio version of ''The Help'', the award-winning "New York Times Best Seller" by Kathryn Stockett. Later that year, Spencer's short film ''[[The Captain (film)|The Captain]]'' was honored by the CICFF as a finalist for the coveted REEL Poetry Award. |
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In August 2011, Spencer joined [[Viola Davis]], [[Emma Stone]] and [[Bryce Dallas Howard]] in DreamWorks' production of ''[[The Help (film)|The Help]]''. She played the unflappable "Minny Jackson". The film was directed by [[Tate Taylor]], and produced by [[Brunson Green]], [[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]], [[Michael Barnathan]], and [[Mark Radcliffe]]. Her role garnered her critical acclaim, and has started buzz for various awards nominations. |
In August 2011, Spencer joined [[Viola Davis]], [[Emma Stone]] and [[Bryce Dallas Howard]] in DreamWorks' production of ''[[The Help (film)|The Help]]''. She played the fiesty and unflappable domestic, "Minny Jackson". The film was directed by [[Tate Taylor]], and produced by [[Brunson Green]], [[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]], [[Michael Barnathan]], and [[Mark Radcliffe]]. Her role garnered her critical acclaim, and has started buzz for various awards nominations. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Revision as of 14:50, 26 August 2011
Octavia Spencer | |
|---|---|
 Octavia Spencer, May 2005 | |
| Born | May 25, 1972 |
| Occupation | Actress |
Octavia Spencer (born May 25, 1972) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her role on Ugly Betty as Constance Grady, the INS Agent turned stalker of Betty's father, Ignacio Suarez and in the 2011 movie The Help as Minny.
Life and career
Born in Montgomery, Alabama, she is the sixth of seven children. She attended Auburn University and received a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts.[1]
Spencer made her film debut as a nurse in Joel Schumacher's A Time to Kill based on the book by John Grisham. She was originally hired to work on casting, but asked Schumacher if she could audition for a small part.[2] Other film credits include: Never Been Kissed, Big Momma's House, Bad Santa, Spider-Man, Coach Carter, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! and Pretty Ugly People. She has made a number of guest appearances on a myriad of hit series including: Raising the Bar, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Big Bang Theory, Wizards of Waverly Place, NYPD Blue, Grounded for Life, ER, Titus, & Dharma & Greg. However, she is best known for her starring roles as Serenity Johnson on Comedy Central's Halfway Home, and Constance Grady, the amorous INS caseworker on Ugly Betty.
In 2003, she made her stage debut in Los Angeles, in Del Shores' award-winning play, "The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife," starring opposite veteran actress Beth Grant. It was her first and only play, as she told Back Stage Magazine that she suffers from "stage fright."[3] Later that year, she starred opposite Emmy Award-winner Allison Janney in Tate Taylor's critically lauded and award-winning short feature, "Chicken Party."
In 2008, Spencer's brief appearance in Seven Pounds as Kate, Rosario Dawson's home care nurse, garnered her high praise and media attention.[4]
In April 2009, Entertainment Weekly listed Spencer in its list of 25 Funniest Actresses in Hollywood.[5]
In August 2009, Spencer appeared in Rob Zombie's Halloween II. She will also have a role in the American remake of the Danish classic Love at First Hiccup opposite Scout Taylor-Compton. Spencer stars in the hit web series-turned feature film Herpes Boy alongside Beth Grant, Ahna O'Reilly, and Byron Lane; and, can be heard as the voice of "Minny" on the audio version of The Help, the award-winning "New York Times Best Seller" by Kathryn Stockett. Later that year, Spencer's short film The Captain was honored by the CICFF as a finalist for the coveted REEL Poetry Award.
In August 2011, Spencer joined Viola Davis, Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard in DreamWorks' production of The Help. She played the fiesty and unflappable domestic, "Minny Jackson". The film was directed by Tate Taylor, and produced by Brunson Green, Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, and Mark Radcliffe. Her role garnered her critical acclaim, and has started buzz for various awards nominations.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1996 | A Time to Kill | Roark's Nurse | |
| 1997 | The Sixth Man | Nativity Watson | |
| Sparkler | Wanda | ||
| 1999 | Lansky (TV movie) | Evelyn the Maid | |
| Never Been Kissed | Cynthia | ||
| Being John Malkovich | Woman in Elevator | ||
| Blue Streak | Shawna | ||
| 2000 | The Sky Is Falling | Nurse #2 | |
| Everything Put Together | Nurse B | ||
| Missing Pieces (TV movie) | Elegant Guest | ||
| American Virgin | Agnes Large | ||
| What Planet Are You From? | Baby Nurse | ||
| Auto Motives | Rhonda | ||
| Big Momma's House | Twila | ||
| Four Dogs Playing Poker | Waitress | ||
| 2001 | Sol Goode | Unemployment Clerk | |
| The Journeyman | Black Belly | ||
| Follow the Stars Home (TV movie) | Hildy | ||
| 2002 | Spider-Man | Check-In Girl | |
| Little John (TV movie) | Waitress | ||
| 2003 | Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde | Security Guard | |
| S.W.A.T. | Neighbor in Alley | ||
| Chicken Party | Laqueta Mills | ||
| Bad Santa | Opal | ||
| 2004 | Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! | Janine | |
| Breakin' All the Rules | Stylist | ||
| 2005 | Coach Carter | Mrs. Battle | |
| Pretty Persuasion | Woman | ||
| Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School | Ayisha Lebaron | ||
| Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous | Octavia - Bookstore | ||
| Beauty Shop | Big Customer | ||
| Wannabe | Lady Chanet Janney Jones | ||
| 2006 | Pulse | Landlady | |
| 2007 | The Nines | Streetwalker | |
| 2008 | Next of Kin | Grace | |
| Pretty Ugly People | Mary | ||
| The Spleenectomy | Nurse | ||
| Seven Pounds | Kate (Home Health Care Nurse) | ||
| 2009 | Love at First Hiccup | Mrs. Hambrick | |
| Drag Me to Hell | Bank Co-Worker #1 | ||
| Jesus People: The Movie | Angel Angelique | ||
| The Soloist | Troubled Woman | ||
| Just Peck | Detention Room Teacher | ||
| Halloween II | Nurse Daniels | ||
| Herpes Boy | Rochelle | ||
| Small Town Saturday Night | Rhonda Dooley | ||
| 2010 | Dinner For Schmucks | Madame Nora | |
| 2011 | The Help | Minny | |
| Peep World | Allison | ||
| Flypaper | Madge Wiggins | ||
References
- ^ http://www.comedycentral.com/press/bios/octaviaspencer.jhtml?series=80439 Comedycentral.com Retrieved on 04-19-7
- ^ Riley, Jenelle (2005-04-05). "Octavia Spencer: The Quip Queen". allbusiness.com. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- ^ Riley, Jenelle (2011-08-08). "How Octavia Spencer Landed the Role of a Lifetime". backstage.com. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- ^ Rosen, Lisa (2009-02-04). "Big impressions in brief roles". theenvelope.latimes.com. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ "Octavia Spencer - The 25 Funniest Actresses in Hollywood". ew.com. 2009-04-13. Retrieved 27 June 2011.