David Spade: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 45
- on screen
- 1990–2026
- box office
- $1.17B
- average score
- 44
- Born
- July 22, 1964 (age 62)
- Birthplace
- Birmingham, Michigan, U.S.
- Full name
- David Wayne Spade
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Stand-up comedian, Actor, Podcaster
- Years active
- 1987-present
- Children
- 1
The Best David Spade Movies
The highest-rated films David Spade is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation 2018 · Griffin -
Movie Echo Score: Score 43 The Wrong Missy 2020 · Tim Morris -
Movie Echo Score: Score 42 Warning Shot 2018 · Bobby -
Movie Echo Score: Score 27 Father of the Year 2018 · Wayne -
Movie Echo Score: Score 23 Outcome 2026 · Comedy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 20 Hotel Transylvania: Transformania 2022 · Griffin
David Spade's Career in Numbers
David Spade's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Spade works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Rita Rudner: Born to be Mild (1990) to Outcome (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
David Spade Movies by Decade
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 10
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were David Spade's busiest decade, with 10 films.
David Spade Movies by Genre
- Comedy 14
- Adventure 5
- Thriller 2
- Tv movie 1
- Documentary 1
- Sport 1
- Family 1
- Animation 1
Comedy is the genre David Spade has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of adventure (5).
David Spade Career Milestones
- First film
- Rita Rudner: Born to be Mild 1990
- Biggest box office hit
- Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation $542M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- Outcome 2026
David Spade Filmography: Every Movie
Every film David Spade is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 44. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
David Spade Movies as an Actor
26- 2026 Outcome Comedy Movie Echo Score: 23
- 2022 Hotel Transylvania: Transformania as Griffin · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 20
- 2020 The Wrong Missy as Tim Morris · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 43
- 2019
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh Tv movie - 2018 Warning Shot as Bobby · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 42
- 2018 Father of the Year as Wayne · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.43M Movie Echo Score: 27
- 2018 Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation as Griffin · Adventure Worldwide box office: $542M Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2017
Saturdays Documentary - 2017
Mad Families as Johnny Jon-John · Comedy - 2015
Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser Comedy - 2014
The Spoils of Babylon as Talc Munson · Comedy - 2013
Grown Ups 2 Comedy Worldwide box office: $247M - 2011
Hollywood & Wine as Harvey Harrison (uncredited) · Thriller - 2006
The Benchwarmers Sport Worldwide box office: $65M - 2005
Kronk’s New Groove as Kuzco (voice) · Family - 2005
Lil’ Pimp as Principal Nixon (voice) · Comedy - 2003
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star Comedy Worldwide box office: $23.8M - 2001
Joe Dirt Adventure Worldwide box office: $31M - 2000
The Emperor's New Groove Adventure Worldwide box office: $170M - 1999
Lost & Found Comedy Worldwide box office: $6.55M - 1998
Senseless Comedy Worldwide box office: $12.9M - 1996
Black Sheep Comedy Worldwide box office: $32.4M - 1995
Tommy Boy Adventure Worldwide box office: $32.7M - 1994
PCU as Rand McPherson · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.33M - 1993
Buddy as Buddy 2 · Animation - 1990
Rita Rudner: Born to be Mild as Stage Assistant · Comedy
David Spade in Documentaries & Specials
19- 2025
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night as Self · Documentary - 2023
Adam Sandler: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor as Self · Comedy - 2022
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special as Self · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2022
David Spade: Nothing Personal as Self · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2021
The Upshaws - The Afterparty as Self - Host - 2021
The Circle: The Afterparty as Self · Documentary - 2021
Shadow and Bone - The Afterparty as Self - Host - 2021
Ginny & Georgia - The Afterparty as Self - Host · Documentary - 2021
Fate: The Winx Saga - The Afterparty as Self - Host · Comedy - 2021
Bridgerton - The Afterparty as Self · Documentary - 2020
The Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of The Worst Year as Self · Documentary - 2016
Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe as Self - Roastmaster · Comedy - 2015
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special as Self / Total Bastard Airlines Flight Attendant · Tv movie - 2014
David Spade: My Fake Problems as Self · Comedy - 2006
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 as Self · Tv movie - 2005
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson as Self · Comedy - 2002
The Sweatbox as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Concert for New York City as Self · Music - 1998
David Spade: Take the Hit as Himself · Comedy
Who Is David Spade?
David Spade was born in Birmingham, Michigan, U.S. in 1964 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1990, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
David Wayne Spade, well known as David Spade, was born on July 22, 1964 in Birmingham, Michigan, U.S. Starting his career in 1987, Spade is a successful American actor, stand-up comedian, and podcaster. His one of a kind comedy is characterized by sarcasm and self-deprecation. He initially gained fame as a cast member and writer on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1996. After leaving SNL, he embarked on an illustrious acting career, starring in films like Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Joe Dirt, and The Wrong Missy. Concurrently, he proved his versatility in television, starring in sitcoms like Just Shoot Me! and Rules of Engagement, and hosting Lights Out with David Spade. He is also respected in the field of voice-over acting, perhaps most famously voicing Kuzco in Disney's The Emperor's New Groove. In his personal life, Spade is the brother of entrepreneur Andy Spade and had close ties to designer Kate Spade. Throughout his career, Spade has been recognized for his talent and impact, with nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globes. His fascinating journey in comedy and acting continues to inspire and entertain audiences globally.
Who David Spade Makes Movies With
The actors and directors David Spade shares the most films with. Adam Sandler comes first, with 10 films together, followed by Molly Shannon (7).
David Spade: Questions & Answers
How many movies David Spade has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has David Spade been in?
David Spade is credited on 45 films, from 1990 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is David Spade's highest-grossing movie?
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) is David Spade's biggest box office hit, with $542M worldwide, ahead of Grown Ups 2 (2013) ($247M). Across every film with box office figures, David Spade's movies have made $1.17B.
David Spade's biggest hits What is the best David Spade movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Spade's best-rated film is Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) with a score of 75, followed by Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special (2022) (73).
Best David Spade movies, ranked How old is David Spade?
David Spade is 62 years old, born on July 22, 1964 in Birmingham, Michigan, U.S..
What is David Spade's newest movie?
The most recent film on David Spade's filmography is Outcome (2026).
Who does David Spade work with most often?
David Spade shares the most films with Adam Sandler (10 films), Molly Shannon (7 films) and Fortune Feimster (7 films).
The Best David Spade Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.
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