
Marcus D. Spencer
Department: Acting
Biography
Growing up in Northern California as an all American Athlete with movie star good looks Big Spence began his acting career at the age of 16 performing in local theatrical productions. Big Spence realized at a very young age that he loved how actors could tell stories with their faces and set out to pursue a career in acting. Big Spence's natural talent and professional training in Acting has aided in the landing of several television, print, and film appearances. Big Spence's athletic physique, comedic timing, and dramatic rage is showcased in a multitude of performances ranging from critically acclaimed television series such as "Californication" to the 2007 Academy Award nominated film "The Pursuit of Happiness". Spence is tackling the Entertainment Industry one project at a time. Within his first year as a full-time professional actor Big Spence became eligible for SAG membership after working on the film "The Pursuit of Happiness". While on the set of the film, Oscar winner Will Smith took notice of the emerging talent and christened him with his Industry alias Big Spence. Spence's acting and creative production ability, in addition to his swagger make him a force to be auditioned, screened and casted.
Known For

The Bigtop
2010

State of Consciousness
2023

Who Needs It?
2023

Dead End Demon
2017

Bullets Blades and Blood
2019

Straight Outta Oakland 2
2017

The Dead Rose
2024

Tormented Revenge
2023

Dead End
2014

Hunting Season
2016

Basketball 3:16
2014

Tetherball: The Movie
2010

Watch Phoenix Rise
2014

Money for Angels
2012

Psychopath
2020

The Shop
2014

Straight Outta Oakland
2014

A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly
2025

The Prankster
2010

The American Dream
2015

Sideways
2009

Fight 4 Your Life
2022

Californication
2007

Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013

The Evidence
2006