Octavia Spencer
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1970-05-25
    • Born Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Octavia L. Spencer, Octavia Spenser, Октавія Спенсер, Октавія Ленора Спенсер, Οκτάβια Σπένσερ, Октавия Спенсер, 옥타비아 스펜서, Octavia Lenora Spencer, 奧塔薇亞·史班森, اوکتیویا اسپنسر, اکتاویا اسپنسر

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Lenora Spencer is an acclaimed American actress, author, and producer, born on May 25, 1970, in Montgomery, Alabama. She embarked on her acting career in 1996 with a minor role in "A Time to Kill" and spent a decade in various supporting roles in film and television. Her breakthrough came in 2011 with her powerful portrayal of Minny Jackson in "The Help," a role that earned her an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.Following this success, Spencer continued to deliver impactful performances, garnering two more consecutive Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her roles as Dorothy Vaughan in "Hidden Figures" (2016) and Zelda Fuller in "The Shape of Water" (2017), making her the first Black actress to achieve this feat. Her extensive filmography includes diverse projects such as "Fruitvale Station," "Snowpiercer," "The Divergent Series," "Ma," "Onward," and "Spirited." On television, she has starred in the Apple TV+ drama series "Truth Be Told" (2019–2023) and received an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Madam C. J. Walker in the Netflix miniseries "Self Made" (2020).Beyond her acting prowess, Spencer is also recognized for her philanthropic efforts and has authored children's novels. She has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022 and continues to be a respected and influential figure in the entertainment industry, known for her versatility and ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters.

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