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Octavia Spencer (Octavia Lenora Spencer) was born on 25 May, 1972 in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S., is an American actress. Discover Octavia Spencer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?

Popular As Octavia Lenora Spencer
Occupation Actress
Age 51 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 25 May, 1972
Birthday 25 May
Birthplace Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Octavia Spencer Height, Weight & Measurements

At 51 years old, Octavia Spencer height is 1.57 m .

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She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Octavia Spencer Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Octavia Spencer worth at the age of 51 years old? Octavia Spencer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Octavia Spencer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1945

Her mother, Dellsena Spencer (1945–1988), worked as a maid.

Her father died when she was thirteen.

1960

Spencer received further Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for playing other women in 1960s America, the mathematician Dorothy Vaughan in the biographical drama, Hidden Figures (2016), and a cleaning woman in the fantasy drama, The Shape of Water (2017).

1970

Octavia Lenora Spencer (born May 25, 1970) is an American actress.

She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award, and is the first black actress to receive two consecutive Oscar nominations.

1988

Spencer graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1988.

She studied at Auburn University at Montgomery, and graduated from Auburn University, where she majored in English with a double minor in journalism and theater.

Spencer has dyslexia.

In December 2021 and 2022, Auburn alumna Spencer bought food for students during finals week.

Spencer worked as an intern on the set of The Long Walk Home, a film starring Whoopi Goldberg.

1996

Spencer made her film debut in the 1996 drama, A Time to Kill.

1997

In 1997, she moved to Los Angeles on the advice of her friend Tate Taylor, the future director of The Help, in which Spencer would later star.

Spencer made her film debut as a nurse in Joel Schumacher's A Time to Kill, based on the book by John Grisham.

She was originally hired to work on casting, but asked Schumacher if she could audition for a part.

Other film credits include: Miss Congeniality 2, Never Been Kissed, Big Momma's House, Bad Santa, Spider-Man, Coach Carter, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! and Pretty Ugly People.

She has made a number of guest appearances on television series, including Raising the Bar, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Big Bang Theory, Wizards of Waverly Place, Grounded for Life, ER, Titus, Becker, 30 Rock and Dharma & Greg, plus a recurring role on the sitcom Mom.

She is also known for her starring roles as Serenity Johnson on Comedy Central's Halfway Home, and Constance Grady, the amorous INS caseworker on Ugly Betty.

2003

In 2003, Spencer made her stage debut in Los Angeles, in Del Shores' play, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, starring opposite veteran actress Beth Grant.

It was her first and only play, as, she once explained, she suffers from what she called "intense stage fright".

Later that year, she starred opposite Allison Janney in Tate Taylor's short feature Chicken Party.

2008

In 2008, Spencer's brief appearance in Seven Pounds as Kate, Rosario Dawson's home care nurse, garnered her high praise and media attention.

2009

In April 2009, Entertainment Weekly listed Spencer as among its "25 Funniest Actresses in Hollywood".

In August 2009, Spencer appeared in Rob Zombie's Halloween II. She also had a role in the American remake of the Danish classic Love at First Hiccup, opposite Scout Taylor-Compton.

Spencer starred in the feature film Herpes Boy, alongside Beth Grant, Ahna O'Reilly and Byron Lane.

She played the voice of "Minny" on the audio version of novel The Help, by Kathryn Stockett.

Later that year, Spencer's short film The Captain was honored by the CICFF as a finalist for the REEL Poetry Award.

2010

In August 2010, Spencer joined Viola Davis, Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard in the period drama film The Help, an adaptation of the novel of the same name.

She played the feisty and unflappable maid Minny Jackson.

The film was written, produced and directed by Tate Taylor, and produced by Brunson Green, Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, and Mark Radcliffe.

2011

Following a decade of brief roles in film and television, her breakthrough came in 2011 when she played a maid in 1960s America in the drama film, The Help, for which she won several awards including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

2012

She also starred in the films Smashed (2012), Snowpiercer (2013), Get On Up (2014), The Divergent Series (2015–16), The Shack (2017), Gifted (2017), Instant Family (2018), Luce (2019), Ma (2019), Onward (2020), and Spirited (2022).

She won the 2012 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her work in The Help. On February 12, 2012, Spencer won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for her Performance in The Help, and on February 26 she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the same performance; it was her first Oscar nomination and first win.

Spencer was given a standing ovation at the ceremony, and was moved to tears during her acceptance speech.

In June 2012, Spencer was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

2013

For her performance in Ryan Coogler's biopic, Fruitvale Station (2013), she won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Spencer had a recurring role in the CBS sitcom, Mom (2013–2015) and a starring role in the Fox teen drama series Red Band Society (2014–2015).

She has published two books in the series, titled The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit (2013) and The Sweetest Heist in History (2015).

Octavia Lenora Spencer was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and has six siblings, including sisters Rosa and Areka Spencer.

2019

She portrayed the lead role in the Apple TV+ drama series Truth Be Told (2019–2023), and received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for her portrayal of Madam C. J. Walker in the Netflix limited series Self Made (2020).

As an author, Spencer created the children's book series Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective.