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Octavia Spencer

Academy Award-Winning Actress, Author and Producer; Best Known for "The Help" & "Hidden Figures"

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Octavia Spencer Biography

Octavia Spencer is an actress, author and producer. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is one of two women of color to have received three Oscar nominations and the first black actress to receive two consecutive nominations.

Her critically acclaimed performance as Minny in DreamWork's feature film "The Help" won her the 2012 Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, SAG Award, and Broadcast Film Critic's Choice Award among numerous other honors.

Spencer made her film debut in the 1996 drama A Time to Kill. In 2015, Spencer starred as Johanna, the leader of the Amity faction, in "Insurgent", the second installment of Lionsgate/Summit's highly successful franchise. For her performance in Ryan Coogler's biographical drama Fruitvale Station, she received the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress. Spencer can also be seen in the action-adventure Snowpiercer, Get On Up, The Divergent Series, Gifted, and Ma.

She received Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for playing other women in 1960s America, the mathematician Dorothy Vaughan in the biographical drama Hidden Figures, and a cleaning woman in the fantasy film The Shape of Water.

In addition to her busy slate on the silver screen, Spencer made her network television debut as a series regular on Fox's highly anticipated drama Red Band Society. Spencer can also be seen guest-starring in the CBS series Mom, a comedy that centers on a newly sober mom attempting to pull her life together. Additionally, she made a memorable guest appearance in the final season of 30 Rock, starred in the Comedy Central series Halfway Home and appeared in a five-episode arc as the character Constance Grady on the hit series Ugly Betty. Spencer has been seen in guest-starring roles on shows including The Big Bang Theory, E.R., CSI, CSI: NY, Raising The Bar, Medium, and NYPD Blue.

She plays the lead role in the Apple TV+ drama series Truth Be Told and portrayed Madam C. J. Walker in the Netflix limited series Self Made.

Among her many other professional achievements, as an author, Spencer has created a children's book series, titled Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective. She has published two books in the series, titled The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit and The Sweetest Heist in History.

Spencer is a native of Montgomery, Alabama and holds a BS in Liberal Arts from Auburn University. She currently resides in Los Angeles.

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  • HOW TO BOOK Octavia Spencer?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Octavia Spencer for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Octavia Spencer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Octavia Spencer or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Octavia Spencer?

    Speaking fees for Octavia Spencer, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Octavia Spencer charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Octavia Spencer, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Octavia Spencer?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Octavia Spencer for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Octavia Spencer for your next private or corporate function.
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    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Octavia Spencer or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Octavia Spencer or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Academy Award-Winning Actress, Author and Producer; Best Known for "The Help" & "Hidden Figures"

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Octavia Spencer Biography

Octavia Spencer is an actress, author and producer. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is one of two women of color to have received three Oscar nominations and the first black actress to receive two consecutive nominations.

Her critically acclaimed performance as Minny in DreamWork's feature film "The Help" won her the 2012 Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, SAG Award, and Broadcast Film Critic's Choice Award among numerous other honors.

Spencer made her film debut in the 1996 drama A Time to Kill. In 2015, Spencer starred as Johanna, the leader of the Amity faction, in "Insurgent", the second installment of Lionsgate/Summit's highly successful franchise. For her performance in Ryan Coogler's biographical drama Fruitvale Station, she received the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress. Spencer can also be seen in the action-adventure Snowpiercer, Get On Up, The Divergent Series, Gifted, and Ma.

She received Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for playing other women in 1960s America, the mathematician Dorothy Vaughan in the biographical drama Hidden Figures, and a cleaning woman in the fantasy film The Shape of Water.

In addition to her busy slate on the silver screen, Spencer made her network television debut as a series regular on Fox's highly anticipated drama Red Band Society. Spencer can also be seen guest-starring in the CBS series Mom, a comedy that centers on a newly sober mom attempting to pull her life together. Additionally, she made a memorable guest appearance in the final season of 30 Rock, starred in the Comedy Central series Halfway Home and appeared in a five-episode arc as the character Constance Grady on the hit series Ugly Betty. Spencer has been seen in guest-starring roles on shows including The Big Bang Theory, E.R., CSI, CSI: NY, Raising The Bar, Medium, and NYPD Blue.

She plays the lead role in the Apple TV+ drama series Truth Be Told and portrayed Madam C. J. Walker in the Netflix limited series Self Made.

Among her many other professional achievements, as an author, Spencer has created a children's book series, titled Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective. She has published two books in the series, titled The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit and The Sweetest Heist in History.

Spencer is a native of Montgomery, Alabama and holds a BS in Liberal Arts from Auburn University. She currently resides in Los Angeles.

Octavia Spencer Videos

  • Octavia Spencer Shares Advice That Still Makes Her Emotional
    In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer talks to Willie Geist about her “15-year overnight success” in Hollywood,...
  • Octavia Spencer’s Kent State Speech 2017 Commencement (Full) | NBC News
    The actress assured graduates that their best years are ahead of them, and reminded them that “our voices grow more powerful when they’re...
  • Gloria Steinem & Octavia Spencer | 2017 MAKERS Conference ...
    www.makers.com/conference Feminist writer, activist, and organizer Gloria Steinem interviews actress Octavia Spencer about bringing "Hidden ...

FAQs on booking Octavia Spencer

  • How to book Octavia Spencer?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Octavia Spencer for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Octavia Spencer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Octavia Spencer or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Octavia Spencer?

    Speaking fees for Octavia Spencer, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Octavia Spencer charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Octavia Spencer, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Octavia Spencer?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Octavia Spencer for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Octavia Spencer for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Octavia Spencer or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Octavia Spencer or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Octavia Spencer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Octavia Spencer for your event is available upon request. Octavia Spencer generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Viola Davis, Simone Biles, Gabrielle Union, Mindy Kaling and Yara Shahidi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Octavia Spencer for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Octavia Spencer Speaker Videos

  • Octavia Spencer Shares Advice That Still Makes Her Emotional
    In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer talks to Willie Geist about her “15-year overnight success” in Hollywood, from her claimed roles in “The Help” and...
    Octavia Spencer’s Kent State Speech 2017 Commencement (Full) | NBC News
    The actress assured graduates that their best years are ahead of them, and reminded them that “our voices grow more powerful when they’re together.” » Subscribe to NBC News:...
  • Gloria Steinem & Octavia Spencer | 2017 MAKERS Conference ...
    www.makers.com/conference Feminist writer, activist, and organizer Gloria Steinem interviews actress Octavia Spencer about bringing "Hidden ...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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