Octavia Spencer

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Octavia Spencer (born May 25, 1972) is an American comedian and actress.

Spencer was born in Montgomery, Alabama and is the sixth of seven children. She attended Auburn University and has a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. [1]

[edit] Career

Spencer's first role was a bit part in the 1996 film A Time to Kill, based on the book by John Grisham. She also appeared briefly in the film Bad Santa as Opal, an associate of Willie Stokes. Spencer most recently appeared as the Landlady in the 2006 horror film, Pulse.

On television, Spencer has been featured in guest appearances on numerous shows. She is best known for two roles: the role of Serenity Johnson on the Comedy Central show Halfway Home, and for her recurring appearances as amorous INS caseworker Constance Grady on the dramedy series Ugly Betty.

[edit] External link