David Spade is a renowned comedian, actor, and writer, born on July 22, 1964, in Birmingham, Michigan, to Judith J. (Meek),a writer and editor, and Wayne M. Spade, a sales representative.
Growing up in Scottsdale and Casa Grande, Arizona, Spade developed a natural knack for pranks and humor, which led him to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. He began performing at nightclubs and college campuses across the country, eventually catching the attention of a casting agent who offered him a role in the film Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987).
Spade's breakthrough came when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 1990, where he quickly became known for his razor-sharp sarcasm and ability to play a wide range of characters. He remained a cast member for six years, during which time he impersonated celebrities such as Michael J. Fox, Kurt Cobain, and Tom Petty.
After leaving SNL, Spade transitioned to a successful film career, starring in comedies such as Tommy Boy (1995) and Black Sheep (1996) alongside Chris Farley. He has since appeared in a variety of films, including Joe Dirt (2001),Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003),and The Benchwarmers (2006).
In addition to his film work, Spade has also had success in television, earning an Emmy nomination for his role as Dennis Finch on Just Shoot Me! (1997) and filling in as a cast member on the sitcom 8 Simple Rules (2002) after the death of John Ritter. He has also starred in his own Comedy Central show, The Showbiz Show with David Spade (2005),and appeared in the adult-oriented sitcom Rules of Engagement (2007).
More recently, Spade has appeared in films such as The Do-Over (2016),Father of the Year (2018),and The Wrong Missy (2020),as well as television shows like Entourage (2015),Sandy Wexler (2017),and The Mayor (2017).
