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My Take
David Spade has spent decades proving that sarcasm, wielded precisely, is a legitimate art form. He was never the biggest or loudest comic in the room; his whole persona is built on being the smirking lightweight. Yet his chemistry with Chris Farley in Tommy Boy produced one of the great comedy duos of the nineties, and his Kuzco in The Emperor's New Groove remains a masterclass in voice acting. What moves me is that he kept making people laugh after losing his partner so young. That star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame feels earned not by volume but by sheer consistency of wit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Spade
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・スペード
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・すぺーど
- Born
- July 22, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Birmingham, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / television actor / film actor / voice actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Saguaro High School
- University
- Arizona State University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Tommy Boy | — | |
| Notable work | The Emperor's New Groove | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Spade born?
Born July 22, 1964 (age 62).
Where is David Spade from?
David Spade is from Birmingham, Michigan, United States.
What does David Spade do?
David Spade works as screenwriter, television actor, film actor, voice actor, actor.
What is David Spade known for?
Notable works include Tommy Boy, The Emperor's New Groove.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.