Movies (Acting Roles)
The Smurfs Movie
Octavia Spencer will be
55 in The Smurfs Movie
as '(voice)'.
Wed, Jul 16 2025
Spirited
Octavia Spencer was
52 in Spirited
as 'Kimberly'.
Thu, Nov 10 2022
The Quest for Sleep
Octavia Spencer was
51 in The Quest for Sleep
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Mar 18 2022
Encounter
Octavia Spencer was
51 in Encounter
as 'Hattie Hayes'.
Fri, Dec 03 2021
Thunder Force
Octavia Spencer was
50 in Thunder Force
as 'Emily Stanton'.
Fri, Apr 09 2021
Superintelligence
Octavia Spencer was
50 in Superintelligence
as 'Voice of Octavia Spencer (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 11 2020
Onward
Octavia Spencer was
49 in Onward
as 'The Manticore (voice)'.
Sat, Feb 29 2020
Dolittle
Octavia Spencer was
49 in Dolittle
as 'Dab-Dab (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 02 2020
Luce
Octavia Spencer was
49 in Luce
as 'Harriet Wilson'.
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Ma
Octavia Spencer was
49 in Ma
as 'Sue Ann'.
Wed, May 29 2019
Instant Family
Octavia Spencer was
48 in Instant Family
as 'Karen'.
Tue, Nov 13 2018
A Kid Like Jake
Octavia Spencer was
48 in A Kid Like Jake
as 'Judy'.
Fri, Jun 01 2018
Small Town Crime
Octavia Spencer was
47 in Small Town Crime
as 'Kelly Banks'.
Fri, Jan 19 2018
The Shape of Water
Octavia Spencer was
47 in The Shape of Water
as 'Zelda Fuller'.
Fri, Dec 01 2017
Gifted
Octavia Spencer was
46 in Gifted
as 'Roberta Taylor'.
Fri, Apr 07 2017
Car Dogs
Octavia Spencer was
46 in Car Dogs
as 'Mrs. Barrett'.
Fri, Mar 24 2017
The Shack
Octavia Spencer was
46 in The Shack
as 'Papa / Elouisa'.
Fri, Mar 03 2017
Hidden Figures
Octavia Spencer was
46 in Hidden Figures
as 'Dorothy Vaughan'.
Sat, Dec 10 2016
Bad Santa 2
Octavia Spencer was
46 in Bad Santa 2
as 'Opal'.
Wed, Nov 23 2016
The Free World
Octavia Spencer was
46 in The Free World
as 'Linda Workman'.
Fri, Sep 23 2016
Allegiant
Octavia Spencer was
45 in Allegiant
as 'Johanna Reyes'.
Wed, Mar 09 2016
Zootopia
Octavia Spencer was
45 in Zootopia
as 'Mrs. Otterton (voice)'.
Thu, Feb 11 2016
Insurgent
Octavia Spencer was
44 in Insurgent
as 'Johanna Reyes'.
Wed, Mar 18 2015
Black or White
Octavia Spencer was
44 in Black or White
as 'Rowena Jeffers'.
Sat, Sep 06 2014
Get on Up
Octavia Spencer was
44 in Get on Up
as 'Aunt Honey'.
Fri, Aug 01 2014
Jesus People
Octavia Spencer was
43 in Jesus People
as 'Angel Angelique'.
Thu, Dec 19 2013
Paradise
Octavia Spencer was
43 in Paradise
as 'Loray'.
Fri, Oct 18 2013
Lost on Purpose
Octavia Spencer was
43 in Lost on Purpose
as 'Nurse Keller'.
Fri, Oct 04 2013
Snowpiercer
Octavia Spencer was
43 in Snowpiercer
as 'Tanya'.
Thu, Aug 01 2013
Fruitvale Station
Octavia Spencer was
43 in Fruitvale Station
as 'Wanda'.
Fri, Jul 26 2013
Blues for Willadean
Octavia Spencer was
42 in Blues for Willadean
as 'LeSonia Robinson'.
Fri, Oct 05 2012
Smashed
Octavia Spencer was
41 in Smashed
as 'Jenny'.
Sun, Jan 22 2012
Flypaper
Octavia Spencer was
41 in Flypaper
as 'Madge Wiggins'.
Fri, Aug 19 2011
The Help
Octavia Spencer was
41 in The Help
as 'Minny Jackson'.
Tue, Aug 09 2011
Just Peck
Octavia Spencer was
40 in Just Peck
as 'Detention Teacher'.
Wed, Feb 16 2011
Peep World
Octavia Spencer was
40 in Peep World
as 'Alison'.
Wed, Sep 15 2010
Love and Distrust
Octavia Spencer was
40 in Love and Distrust
as 'Rhonda (segment "Auto Motives")'.
Mon, Aug 16 2010
Dinner for Schmucks
Octavia Spencer was
40 in Dinner for Schmucks
as 'Madame Nora'.
Fri, Jul 30 2010
Herpes Boy
Octavia Spencer was
39 in Herpes Boy
as 'Rochelle'.
Sat, Oct 24 2009
Halloween II
Octavia Spencer was
39 in Halloween II
as 'Nurse Daniels'.
Fri, Aug 28 2009
Drag Me to Hell
Octavia Spencer was
39 in Drag Me to Hell
as 'Bank Co-Worker'.
Wed, May 27 2009
The Soloist
Octavia Spencer was
38 in The Soloist
as 'Troubled Woman'.
Fri, Apr 24 2009
Love at First Hiccup
Octavia Spencer was
38 in Love at First Hiccup
as 'Mrs. Hambrick'.
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Seven Pounds
Octavia Spencer was
38 in Seven Pounds
as 'Kate the Home Health Care Nurse'.
Thu, Dec 18 2008
The Spleenectomy
Octavia Spencer was
38 in The Spleenectomy
as 'Nurse'.
Tue, Oct 14 2008
The Nines
Octavia Spencer was
36 in The Nines
as 'Streetwalker'.
Sun, Jan 21 2007
Pulse
Octavia Spencer was
36 in Pulse
as 'Landlady'.
Fri, Aug 11 2006
Beauty Shop
Octavia Spencer was
34 in Beauty Shop
as 'Big Customer'.
Fri, Apr 22 2005
Pretty Persuasion
Octavia Spencer was
34 in Pretty Persuasion
as 'Woman'.
Sat, Jan 22 2005
Coach Carter
Octavia Spencer was
34 in Coach Carter
as 'Mrs. Battle'.
Fri, Jan 14 2005
Bad Santa
Octavia Spencer was
33 in Bad Santa
as 'Opal'.
Wed, Nov 26 2003
Chicken Party
Octavia Spencer was
33 in Chicken Party
as 'Laqueta Mills'.
Tue, Oct 14 2003
S.W.A.T.
Octavia Spencer was
33 in S.W.A.T.
as 'Neighbor in Alley'.
Fri, Aug 08 2003
Sol Goode
Octavia Spencer was
32 in Sol Goode
as 'Unemployment Clerk'.
Tue, Mar 11 2003
Little John
Octavia Spencer was
31 in Little John
as 'Waitress'.
Sun, May 05 2002
Spider-Man
Octavia Spencer was
31 in Spider-Man
as 'Check-In Girl'.
Wed, May 01 2002
The Sky is Falling
Octavia Spencer was
31 in The Sky is Falling
as 'Nurse #2'.
Thu, Jun 07 2001
The Journeyman
Octavia Spencer was
30 in The Journeyman
as 'Black Belly'.
Sat, Mar 10 2001
Missing Pieces
Octavia Spencer was
30 in Missing Pieces
as 'Elegant Guest (as Octavia L. Spencer)'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
American Virgin
Octavia Spencer was
30 in American Virgin
as 'Agnes Large'.
Fri, Jun 02 2000
Big Momma's House
Octavia Spencer was
30 in Big Momma's House
as 'Twila'.
Wed, May 31 2000
Being John Malkovich
Octavia Spencer was
29 in Being John Malkovich
as 'Woman in Elevator'.
Fri, Oct 29 1999
Blue Streak
Octavia Spencer was
29 in Blue Streak
as 'Shawna'.
Fri, Sep 17 1999
Never Been Kissed
Octavia Spencer was
28 in Never Been Kissed
as 'Cynthia'.
Fri, Apr 09 1999
Lansky
Octavia Spencer was
28 in Lansky
as 'Evelyn'.
Sat, Feb 27 1999
Sparkler
Octavia Spencer was
27 in Sparkler
as 'Wanda'.
Wed, Oct 01 1997
The Sixth Man
Octavia Spencer was
26 in The Sixth Man
as 'Nativity Watson'.
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Valley Girls
Octavia Spencer was
26 in Valley Girls
as 'Cheerleader'.
Sat, Nov 09 1996
A Time to Kill
Octavia Spencer was
26 in A Time to Kill
as 'Roark's Nurse'.
Wed, Jul 24 1996
The Heart
Octavia Spencer will be
54+ in The Heart
Unreleased
Tow
Octavia Spencer will be
54+ in Tow
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 agesThe Santa Stories
Octavia Spencer was
53+ in The Santa Stories
as 'Detective Grinchauser'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 08 2023
Truth Be Told
Octavia Spencer was
49+ in Truth Be Told
as 'Poppy Parnell, Poppy Scoville'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 06 2019
Young Sheldon
Octavia Spencer was
47+ in Young Sheldon
as 'Officer Rhonda Tomasson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
To Tell the Truth
Octavia Spencer was
46+ in To Tell the Truth
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016
black-ish
Octavia Spencer was
44+ in black-ish
as 'Octavia Spencer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2014
Red Band Society
Octavia Spencer was
44+ in Red Band Society
as 'Nurse Jackson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 2014
The Goldbergs
Octavia Spencer was
43+ in The Goldbergs
as 'Felicia (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Mom
Octavia Spencer was
43+ in Mom
as 'Regina Tompkins'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Drunk History
Octavia Spencer was
43+ in Drunk History
as 'Harriet Tubman'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 2013
Dollhouse
Octavia Spencer was
38+ in Dollhouse
as 'Professor Janack'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 13 2009
Raising the Bar
Octavia Spencer was
38+ in Raising the Bar
as 'Arvina Watkins'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 2008
Wizards of Waverly Place
Octavia Spencer was
37+ in Wizards of Waverly Place
as 'Dr. Evilini'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2007
Cavemen
Octavia Spencer was
37+ in Cavemen
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2007
The Big Bang Theory
Octavia Spencer was
37+ in The Big Bang Theory
as 'Octavia'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Halfway Home
Octavia Spencer was
36+ in Halfway Home
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 14 2007
The Graham Norton Show
Octavia Spencer was
36+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
30 Rock
Octavia Spencer was
36+ in 30 Rock
as 'Octavia Spencer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Ugly Betty
Octavia Spencer was
36+ in Ugly Betty
as 'Constance Grady'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2006
Standoff
Octavia Spencer was
36+ in Standoff
as 'Rapid Air Clerk'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 2006
American Dad!
Octavia Spencer was
34+ in American Dad!
as 'Shonteeva (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Medium
Octavia Spencer was
34+ in Medium
as 'Jurist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
CSI: NY
Octavia Spencer was
34+ in CSI: NY
as 'Child Welfare Rep'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
LAX
Octavia Spencer was
34+ in LAX
as 'Flight Attendant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Octavia Spencer was
32+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Presidio Med
Octavia Spencer was
32+ in Presidio Med
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002
The Chronicle
Octavia Spencer was
31+ in The Chronicle
as 'Ruby Rydell'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 14 2001
Grounded for Life
Octavia Spencer was
30+ in Grounded for Life
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2001
Titus
Octavia Spencer was
29+ in Titus
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 20 2000
Malcolm in the Middle
Octavia Spencer was
29+ in Malcolm in the Middle
as 'Cashier'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2000
Roswell
Octavia Spencer was
29+ in Roswell
as 'Nurse'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1999
Becker
Octavia Spencer was
28+ in Becker
as 'Ticket Woman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Dharma & Greg
Octavia Spencer was
27+ in Dharma & Greg
as 'Gloria'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1997
Just Shoot Me!
Octavia Spencer was
26+ in Just Shoot Me!
as 'Nurse'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
The Daily Show
Octavia Spencer was
26+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Moesha
Octavia Spencer was
25+ in Moesha
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
ER
Octavia Spencer was
24+ in ER
as 'Maria Jones'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Chicago Hope
Octavia Spencer was
24+ in Chicago Hope
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
The X-Files
Octavia Spencer was
23+ in The X-Files
as 'Nurse'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Entertainment Tonight
Octavia Spencer was
11+ in Entertainment Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Saturday Night Live
Octavia Spencer was
5+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
The Oscars
Octavia Spencer was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self - Presenter'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951