Movies (Acting Roles)

Smurfs
Octavia Spencer will be 55 in Smurfs as '(voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 2025

Becoming bell hooks
Octavia Spencer was 53 in Becoming bell hooks as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 27 2024

Spirited
Octavia Spencer was 52 in Spirited as 'Kimberly'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 2022

The Quest for Sleep
Octavia Spencer was 51 in The Quest for Sleep as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 2022

Encounter
Octavia Spencer was 51 in Encounter as 'Hattie Hayes'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 2021

Thunder Force
Octavia Spencer was 50 in Thunder Force as 'Emily Stanton'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2021

Superintelligence
Octavia Spencer was 50 in Superintelligence as 'Voice of Octavia Spencer (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 2020

Roald Dahl's The Witches
Octavia Spencer was 50 in Roald Dahl's The Witches as 'Grandma'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 26 2020

Onward
Octavia Spencer was 49 in Onward as 'The Manticore (voice)'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 29 2020

Dolittle
Octavia Spencer was 49 in Dolittle as 'Dab-Dab (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 2020

Luce
Octavia Spencer was 49 in Luce as 'Harriet Wilson'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2019

Ma
Octavia Spencer was 49 in Ma as 'Sue Ann'.Movie Released: Wed, May 29 2019

Instant Family
Octavia Spencer was 48 in Instant Family as 'Karen'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 2018

A Kid Like Jake
Octavia Spencer was 48 in A Kid Like Jake as 'Judy'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2018

Small Town Crime
Octavia Spencer was 47 in Small Town Crime as 'Kelly Banks'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2018

The Shape of Water
Octavia Spencer was 47 in The Shape of Water as 'Zelda Fuller'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2017

Gifted
Octavia Spencer was 46 in Gifted as 'Roberta Taylor'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2017

Car Dogs
Octavia Spencer was 46 in Car Dogs as 'Mrs. Barrett'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2017

The Shack
Octavia Spencer was 46 in The Shack as 'Papa / Elouisa'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 2017

Hidden Figures
Octavia Spencer was 46 in Hidden Figures as 'Dorothy Vaughan'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 2016

Bad Santa 2
Octavia Spencer was 46 in Bad Santa 2 as 'Opal'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2016

The Free World
Octavia Spencer was 46 in The Free World as 'Linda Workman'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2016

Allegiant
Octavia Spencer was 45 in Allegiant as 'Johanna Reyes'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 2016

Zootopia
Octavia Spencer was 45 in Zootopia as 'Mrs. Otterton (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 2016

The Great Gilly Hopkins
Octavia Spencer was 45 in The Great Gilly Hopkins as 'Miss Harris'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 2015

Fathers and Daughters
Octavia Spencer was 45 in Fathers and Daughters as 'Dr. Corman'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 2015

Insurgent
Octavia Spencer was 44 in Insurgent as 'Johanna Reyes'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 2015

Black or White
Octavia Spencer was 44 in Black or White as 'Rowena Jeffers'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2014

Get on Up
Octavia Spencer was 44 in Get on Up as 'Aunt Honey'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2014

Jesus People
Octavia Spencer was 43 in Jesus People as 'Angel Angelique'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 2013

Paradise
Octavia Spencer was 43 in Paradise as 'Loray'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2013

Lost on Purpose
Octavia Spencer was 43 in Lost on Purpose as 'Nurse Keller'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2013

Snowpiercer
Octavia Spencer was 43 in Snowpiercer as 'Tanya'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 2013

Fruitvale Station
Octavia Spencer was 43 in Fruitvale Station as 'Wanda'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2013

Blues for Willadean
Octavia Spencer was 42 in Blues for Willadean as 'LeSonia Robinson'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 2012

Smashed
Octavia Spencer was 41 in Smashed as 'Jenny'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 2012

Flypaper
Octavia Spencer was 41 in Flypaper as 'Madge Wiggins'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2011

The Help
Octavia Spencer was 41 in The Help as 'Minny Jackson'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 2011

Just Peck
Octavia Spencer was 40 in Just Peck as 'Detention Teacher'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 2011

Peep World
Octavia Spencer was 40 in Peep World as 'Alison'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 2010

Love and Distrust
Octavia Spencer was 40 in Love and Distrust as 'Rhonda (segment "Auto Motives")'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 2010

Dinner for Schmucks
Octavia Spencer was 40 in Dinner for Schmucks as 'Madame Nora'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2010

Small Town Saturday Night
Octavia Spencer was 40 in Small Town Saturday Night as 'Rhonda Dooley'.Movie Released: Mon, May 31 2010

Herpes Boy
Octavia Spencer was 39 in Herpes Boy as 'Rochelle'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 2009

Halloween II
Octavia Spencer was 39 in Halloween II as 'Nurse Daniels'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 2009

Drag Me to Hell
Octavia Spencer was 39 in Drag Me to Hell as 'Bank Co-Worker'.Movie Released: Wed, May 27 2009

The Soloist
Octavia Spencer was 38 in The Soloist as 'Troubled Woman'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 2009

Love at First Hiccup
Octavia Spencer was 38 in Love at First Hiccup as 'Mrs. Hambrick'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 2009

Seven Pounds
Octavia Spencer was 38 in Seven Pounds as 'Kate the Home Health Care Nurse'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 2008

Pretty Ugly People
Octavia Spencer was 38 in Pretty Ugly People as 'Mary'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2008

The Spleenectomy
Octavia Spencer was 38 in The Spleenectomy as 'Nurse'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 2008

The Nines
Octavia Spencer was 36 in The Nines as 'Streetwalker'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 2007

Pulse
Octavia Spencer was 36 in Pulse as 'Landlady'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2006

Beauty Shop
Octavia Spencer was 34 in Beauty Shop as 'Big Customer'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2005

Pretty Persuasion
Octavia Spencer was 34 in Pretty Persuasion as 'Woman'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 2005

Coach Carter
Octavia Spencer was 34 in Coach Carter as 'Mrs. Battle'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 2005

Breakin' All the Rules
Octavia Spencer was 33 in Breakin' All the Rules as 'Stylist'.Movie Released: Fri, May 14 2004

Bad Santa
Octavia Spencer was 33 in Bad Santa as 'Opal'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2003

Chicken Party
Octavia Spencer was 33 in Chicken Party as 'Laqueta Mills'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 2003

S.W.A.T.
Octavia Spencer was 33 in S.W.A.T. as 'Neighbor in Alley'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2003

Sol Goode
Octavia Spencer was 32 in Sol Goode as 'Unemployment Clerk'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 2003

Little John
Octavia Spencer was 31 in Little John as 'Waitress'.Movie Released: Sun, May 05 2002

Spider-Man
Octavia Spencer was 31 in Spider-Man as 'Check-In Girl'.Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2002

Everything Put Together
Octavia Spencer was 31 in Everything Put Together as 'Nurse B'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2001

The Sky is Falling
Octavia Spencer was 31 in The Sky is Falling as 'Nurse #2'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 2001

Follow the Stars Home
Octavia Spencer was 30 in Follow the Stars Home as 'Hildy'.Movie Released: Sun, May 06 2001

The Journeyman
Octavia Spencer was 30 in The Journeyman as 'Black Belly'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2001

Missing Pieces
Octavia Spencer was 30 in Missing Pieces as 'Elegant Guest (as Octavia L. Spencer)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001

Four Dogs Playing Poker
Octavia Spencer was 30 in Four Dogs Playing Poker as 'Waitress'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2000

American Virgin
Octavia Spencer was 30 in American Virgin as 'Agnes Large'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 2000

Big Momma's House
Octavia Spencer was 30 in Big Momma's House as 'Twila'.Movie Released: Wed, May 31 2000

What Planet Are You From?
Octavia Spencer was 29 in What Planet Are You From? as 'Baby Nurse'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 2000

Being John Malkovich
Octavia Spencer was 29 in Being John Malkovich as 'Woman in Elevator'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1999

Blue Streak
Octavia Spencer was 29 in Blue Streak as 'Shawna'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1999

Never Been Kissed
Octavia Spencer was 28 in Never Been Kissed as 'Cynthia'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1999

Lansky
Octavia Spencer was 28 in Lansky as 'Evelyn'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 1999

Sparkler
Octavia Spencer was 27 in Sparkler as 'Wanda'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1997

The 6th Man
Octavia Spencer was 26 in The 6th Man as 'Nativity Watson'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1997

Valley Girls
Octavia Spencer was 26 in Valley Girls as 'Cheerleader'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1996

A Time to Kill
Octavia Spencer was 26 in A Time to Kill as 'Roark's Nurse'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1996

The Heart
Octavia Spencer will be 54+ in The Heart Movie Released: Unreleased

Tow
Octavia Spencer will be 54+ in Tow Movie Released: Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
The Santa Stories
Octavia Spencer was 53+ in The Santa Stories as 'Detective Grinchauser'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 08 2023

Lost Women of Highway 20
Octavia Spencer was 53+ in Lost Women of Highway 20 as 'Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 2023

The Jennifer Hudson Show
Octavia Spencer was 52+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022

Truth Be Told
Octavia Spencer was 49+ in Truth Be Told as 'Poppy Parnell, Poppy Scoville'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 06 2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show
Octavia Spencer was 49+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

Young Sheldon
Octavia Spencer was 47+ in Young Sheldon as 'Officer Rhonda Tomasson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017

To Tell the Truth
Octavia Spencer was 46+ in To Tell the Truth as 'Self - Panelist'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016

black-ish
Octavia Spencer was 44+ in black-ish as 'Octavia Spencer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2014

Red Band Society
Octavia Spencer was 44+ in Red Band Society as 'Nurse Jackson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Octavia Spencer was 43+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Off Camera with Sam Jones
Octavia Spencer was 43+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014

The Goldbergs
Octavia Spencer was 43+ in The Goldbergs as 'Felicia (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013

Mom
Octavia Spencer was 43+ in Mom as 'Regina Tompkins'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013

Drunk History
Octavia Spencer was 43+ in Drunk History as 'Harriet Tubman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 2013

Dollhouse
Octavia Spencer was 38+ in Dollhouse as 'Professor Janack'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 13 2009

Raising the Bar
Octavia Spencer was 38+ in Raising the Bar as 'Arvina Watkins'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 2008

Wizards of Waverly Place
Octavia Spencer was 37+ in Wizards of Waverly Place as 'Dr. Evilini'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2007

Cavemen
Octavia Spencer was 37+ in Cavemen TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2007

The Big Bang Theory
Octavia Spencer was 37+ in The Big Bang Theory as 'Octavia'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007

Halfway Home
Octavia Spencer was 36+ in Halfway Home TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 14 2007

The Graham Norton Show
Octavia Spencer was 36+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

30 Rock
Octavia Spencer was 36+ in 30 Rock as 'Octavia Spencer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006

Ugly Betty
Octavia Spencer was 36+ in Ugly Betty as 'Constance Grady'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2006

Standoff
Octavia Spencer was 36+ in Standoff as 'Rapid Air Clerk'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 2006

American Dad!
Octavia Spencer was 34+ in American Dad! as 'Shonteeva (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005

Medium
Octavia Spencer was 34+ in Medium as 'Jurist'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005

CSI: NY
Octavia Spencer was 34+ in CSI: NY as 'Child Welfare Rep'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004

LAX
Octavia Spencer was 34+ in LAX as 'Flight Attendant'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Octavia Spencer was 33+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Octavia Spencer was 32+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

Presidio Med
Octavia Spencer was 32+ in Presidio Med TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002

The Chronicle
Octavia Spencer was 31+ in The Chronicle as 'Ruby Rydell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 14 2001

Grounded for Life
Octavia Spencer was 30+ in Grounded for Life TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2001

Titus
Octavia Spencer was 29+ in Titus TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 20 2000

Malcolm in the Middle
Octavia Spencer was 29+ in Malcolm in the Middle as 'Cashier'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2000

Roswell
Octavia Spencer was 29+ in Roswell as 'Nurse'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1999

Becker
Octavia Spencer was 28+ in Becker as 'Ticket Woman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998

Dharma & Greg
Octavia Spencer was 27+ in Dharma & Greg as 'Gloria'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1997

Just Shoot Me!
Octavia Spencer was 26+ in Just Shoot Me! as 'Nurse'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997

The Daily Show
Octavia Spencer was 26+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Moesha
Octavia Spencer was 25+ in Moesha TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996

ER
Octavia Spencer was 24+ in ER as 'Maria Jones'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994

Chicago Hope
Octavia Spencer was 24+ in Chicago Hope TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994

The X-Files
Octavia Spencer was 23+ in The X-Files as 'Nurse'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993

Entertainment Tonight
Octavia Spencer was 11+ in Entertainment Tonight as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981

Saturday Night Live
Octavia Spencer was 5+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

The Oscars
Octavia Spencer was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self - Presenter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Octavia Spencer was 0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Elegant guest, Hildy, Waitress'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951