David Spade

David Spade is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his dry, rapid-fire delivery and satirical take on pop culture. Spade began his career on "Saturday Night Live," initially joining as a writer before becoming a cast member. He gained recognition for the "Hollywood Minute" segment and for his on-screen partnership with Chris Farley in the comedy films "Tommy Boy" and "Black Sheep." Spade and Farley received an MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo for their work in "Tommy Boy."

Spade has earned nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for his television work. His portrayal of Dennis Finch on "Just Shoot Me!" led to nominations for an Emmy Award, Golden Globe, and American Comedy Award. In addition to his television roles, Spade is known for films such as "Joe Dirt," "The Benchwarmers," "Grown Ups," and for voicing Kuzco in Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove." He also starred in the Netflix comedy "The Wrong Missy."

Spade served as Roast Master for Comedy Central's Roast of Rob Lowe and authored the memoir "Almost Interesting." He hosted the late-night series "Lights Out with David Spade" on Comedy Central. His comedic style, both in stand-up and acting, is characterized by sarcasm, self-deprecation, and commentary on celebrity culture, social rituals, dating, and everyday absurdities.

Spade's stand-up special "Dandelion" is available on Amazon Prime Video. He co-hosts the podcast "Fly on the Wall" with Dana Carvey, featuring interviews with "Saturday Night Live" cast members, hosts, writers, and musical guests, exploring the show's cultural impact. The podcast has achieved top rankings in the comedy category and received recognition at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.