
Marcus D. Spencer
Acting • Born 1984-01-24
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.
Filmography
24 credits
The Bigtop
Movie • 2010

State of Consciousness
Movie • 2023
Edmond

Who Needs It?
Movie • 2023
Keith B. Real

Dead End Demon
Movie • 2017
Cameron Crowe

Bullets Blades and Blood
Movie • 2019
Detective Walker

Straight Outta Oakland 2
Movie • 2017
Ban

The Dead Rose
Movie • 2024
Stride

Tormented Revenge
Movie • 2023
Bobby

Dead End
Movie • 2014
Cameron Crow

Hunting Season
Movie • 2016
Rolland

Basketball 3:16
Movie • 2014
K Money (as Big Spence)

Tetherball: The Movie
Movie • 2010
Announcer

Watch Phoenix Rise
Movie • 2014
Lloyd Loyal (as Big Spence)

Money for Angels
Movie • 2012
Slim (as Big Spence)

Psychopath
Movie • 2020
Cameron Crowe

The Shop
Movie • 2014

Straight Outta Oakland
Movie • 2014
Kenny

A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly
Movie • 2025
Detective Williams

The Prankster
Movie • 2010
Jock #1

The American Dream
Movie • 2015
Marvin

Sideways
Movie • 2009
Security Guard (uncredited)

Californication
TV • 2007
Big

Brooklyn Nine-Nine
TV • 2013
Muscular Con

The Evidence
TV • 2006
Gang Member #3(as Big Spence)