David Spade's Most Memorable Movie and TV Roles
David Spade has been in the entertainment industry for over three decades now, and has the career [...]
Joe Dirt
Spade starred as the eponymous Joe Dirt in 2001. The movie remains one of his most iconic roles, and he embraces it as a cultural touchstone.
prevnextTommy Boy
Spade was a close friend of Chris Farley before his passing. The two starred together in Tommy Boy in 1995, marking one of Spade's first big jumps from TV to movies.
prevnextThe Benchwarmers
In 2006, Spade took the sports world by storm in The Benchwarmers. He starred alongside Jon Heder at the height of his fame coming off of Napoleon Dynamite.
prevnextThe Emperor's New Groove
For millennials, Spade's most memorable role may be The Emperor's New Groove. Spade was the voice of Emperor Kuzco, hitting pitch-perfect jokes in the midst of a heartfelt story about arrogance and humility.
prevnextJust Shoot Me!
From 1997 to 2003, Spade starred in a sitcom called Just Shoot Me! The NBC classic made six seasons, focused on the quirky staff of a fashion magazine. The show was one of the main works people revisited after Kate Spade's death, as the real-life fashion designer made a cameo on the show.
prevnextSaturday Night Live
Spade first made it onto Saturday Night Live in 1988, working as a writer and occasional cast member. By 1990 he was part of the main cast. He created many beloved returning characters for the show in his time. He was there until 1996, though he has returned twice since as a host.
prevnextGrown Ups
In 2010, Spade was part of the all-star cast of Grown Ups, along with Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and Rob Schneider.
prevnext8 Simple Rules
From 2002 to 2005, Spade was in the cast of a sitcom called 8 Simple Rules. The title was reportedly shortened from 8 Simple Rules... For Dating My Teenage Daughter, but changed direction after the death of John Ritter. It featured Spade as the family's cousin, CJ, starring alongside Kaley Cuoco before she rose to fame in The Big Bang Theory.
prevnextBlack Sheep
Spade teamed up with Chris Farley again in 1996 for Black Sheep. The movie came out in the same year that Spade left SNL.
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