Marcus D. Spencer

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 au…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) — Muscular Con
2. Californication (2007) — Big
3. Hunting Season (2016) — Rolland
4. Dead End (2014) — Cameron Crow
5. The Prankster (2010) — Jock #1
6. A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly (2025) — Detective Williams
7. The Evidence (2006) — Gang Member #3
8. Straight Outta Oakland 2 (2017) — Ban
9. Basketball 3:16 (2014) — K Money (as Big Spence)
10. Tetherball: The Movie (2010) — Announcer
11. Sideways (2009) — Security Guard (uncredited)
12. State of Consciousness (2023) — Edmond
13. Dead End Demon (2017) — Cameron Crowe
14. Watch Phoenix Rise (2014) — Lloyd Loyal (as Big Spence)
15. Money for Angels (2012) — Slim (as Big Spence)
16. The Shop (2014)
17. Straight Outta Oakland (2014) — Kenny
18. The Bigtop (2010)
19. Who Needs It? (2023) — Keith B. Real
20. Bullets Blades and Blood (2019) — Detective Walker
21. The Dead Rose (2024) — Stride
22. Tormented Revenge (2023) — Bobby
23. Psychopath (2020) — Cameron Crowe
24. The American Dream (2015) — Marvin
25. Fight 4 Your Life (2022) — Bobby
26. Lost Media — Scratchy P

Directed

1. A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly (2025) — Director
2. Straight Outta Oakland 2 (2017) — Director
3. Straight Outta Oakland (2014) — Director
4. State of Consciousness (2023) — Director
5. Tormented Revenge (2023) — Director
6. Who Needs It? (2023) — Director