Octavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer
Celebrated Name: Octavia Spencer
Real Name/Full Name: Octavia Lenora Spencer
Gender: Female
Age: 52 years old
Birth Date: 25 May 1972
Birth Place: Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Nationality: American
Height: 1.57 m
Weight: 66 kg
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Single
Husband/Spouse (Name): N/A
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): No
Dating/Boyfriend (Name): N/A
Is Octavia Spencer Lesbian/Gay?: No
Profession: Actress, author, and producer
Salary: N/A
Net Worth in 2024: $15 million
Last Updated: November 2024

Octavia Spencer is a well-known actress, author, and producer from America. She is the first black actress to receive two consecutive nominations and one of two black actresses to have received three nominations at the prestigious Academy Awards. She is also an author and has written several children’s book series.

Maybe you know about Octavia Spencer very well, but do you know how old and tall is she and what is her net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Octavia Spencer’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.

Early Life & Biography

Octavia Spencer was born on 25th May 1972 in Montgomery, Alabama. Her mother, Dellsena Spencer, worked as a maid, and her father died when she was 13 years old. She has six siblings with whom she grew up in Alabama.

Spencer completed her schooling from the Jefferson Davis High School in the year 1988. Although having dyslexia, she attended Auburn University at Montgomery and majored in English with a double minor in journalism and theater.

Personal Life

When things come to her personal life, Spencer likes them to keep private. She has been completely focused on her professional life and has not dated anyone. She has neither opened up about her affair nor had provided any hint regarding the same. So, currently, Octavia is living her life single-handedly.

Age, Height, and Weight

Being born on 25 May 1972, Octavia Spencer is 52 years old as of today’s date 13th November 2024. Her height is 1.57 m tall, and her weight is 66 kg.

Career

Octavia Spencer started her career as an intern on the set of the movie The Long Walk Home. In 1997, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.

She made her acting debut in the American crime drama movie A Time to Kill, where she played the role of a nurse. Later, she appeared in many films such as Big Momma’s House, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, Bad Santa, Spider-Man, and others.

She is also seen in many television series like Raising the Bar, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Wizards of Waverly Place, 30 Rock, Big Bang Theory, and many more. Spencer became a household name when she appeared in the comedy series Halfway Home which aired on the Comedy Central channel.

In 2003, she made her debut in the play “The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife.” In 2008, she made a brief appearance in the movie Seven Pounds. She was also seen in the movie Halloween II and in the remake of the Danish classic Love at First Hiccup.

In 2010, she worked for the period drama movie “The Help,” in which she played the role of maid Minny Jackson. For the role, she won several awards, including Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, and the Academy award.

Along with Kevin Costner, she starred in the movie “Black or White” in the year 2014. She also gave her voice for the role of Mrs. Otterton in the animated movie Zootopia.

In 2017, Spencer co-starred in the dark fantasy drama film The Shape of Water, which was praised by critics and audiences all over the world.

Some other movies in which she starred include A Kid Like Jake, Instant Family, Green Book, Truth Be Told, Dolittle, Onward, and many more.

Awards & Achievements

Octavia Spencer has won several awards in her illustrious career. She received the prestigious Academy Award for her role in the movie “The Help” in the category of Best Supporting Actress. She is also the recipient of three Screen Actors Guild Awards, four African American Film Critics, two Black Film Critics Circle, two Critics Choice Film Awards.

Spencer has also received three National Board of Review Awards, two Satellite Awards, BAFTA award, Gold Derby Film Award, National Board of Review Awards, NAACP Awards, and many more.

Net Worth & Salary of Octavia Spencer in 2024

Octavia Spencer Net Worth
Octavia Spencer Net Worth

As of November 2024, Octavia Spencer has an estimated net worth of more than $15 million. She has earned this huge wealth through her successful career as an actress, producer, and author.

She has been a part of some of the most commercially successful movies such as Smashed (2012, The Divergent Series (2015–16), Hidden Figures (2016), Luce (2019), and Ma (2019).

Spencer is also a renowned author and has published two children’s book series, The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit (2013) and The Sweetest Heist in History (2015).

Octavia Spencer is one of the most popular actresses in the world. She started her career as an intern and has reached the top heights of the entertainment industry through constant hard work and determination. She is among one of the few black actresses who has won both the Academy and Golden Globe Awards.

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