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Aries Spears

  • Born: *ba 04, 19zz
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '90s-2000s
  • Major Genres: Comedy

Biography

A native of New York, the son of blues singer Dori Spears, and a standup comedian since the age of 14, Aries Spears had his first major film role in John Leguizamo zany comedy The Pest (1996). Spears has guest starred on television and hosted various television comedy and music specials. In the late '90s, he joined the cast of Fox television's fast-paced, funny sketch comedy show Mad TV, where he has attracted positive reviews for his dead-on impersonations of James Brown. Spears' other film credits include small roles in Malcolm X (1992), Out of Sync (1994), and Jerry Maguire (1996). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

 
 
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Aries Spears
Born April 3 1975 (1975--) (age 32)
Flag_of_the_United_States.svg Chicago, Illinois
Occupation Actor, Comedian

Aries Spears (born April 3, 1975) is an American actor and comedian. Spears was one of the actors on FOX's sketch comedy series MADtv and was also one of the most experienced actors on the show. He, along with fellow MADtv cast member Debra Wilson, held the record being the longest serving cast member on the show. The record was broken by fellow cast member Michael McDonald who will appear in his 10th season September 2007.

Biography

Aries Spears (born on April 3, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois) was a child comedic prodigy at the young age of 14. Spears moved to [[New Jersey, where he ultimately dropped out of North Brunswick Township High School in North Brunswick Township, at age 17.[1] Spears started doing his own comedy routine around his hometown. Spears' first television appearance was cable's Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, followed by It's Showtime at the Apollo (1987). He moved to Los Angeles in 1992, landed a recurring role on A Different World (1987) and became a regular at The Comedy Store, The Improv and The Laugh Factory. His additional television credits include Crosstown Traffic, The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (1993) and Soul Train.

By the age of 17, he landed a part in the movie Malcolm X. Shortly thereafter, Spears was cast in a starring role opposite Glenn Frey in South of Sunset (1993). Spears' other movies included Home of Angels (1994), starring Abe Vigoda, Sherman Hemsley and Joe Frazier. Spears also appeared in The Pest (1997) opposite John Leguizamo, Jerry Maguire (1996), and Out-of-Sync (1995).

Career

MADtv

Aries Spears as Real Mother F***ing Talk host Dollar Bill Montgomery
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Aries Spears as Real Mother F***ing Talk host Dollar Bill Montgomery

Aries Spears joined the cast of MADtv during the 3rd season, and left at the end of the 10th season. During his stay, he created memorable characters, such as comedienne Belma Buttons (co-host of fictional BET show "Reality Check"), Dollar Bill Montgomery (a host of an urban parody of Politically Incorrect called "Real **********ing Talk with Dollar Bill Montgomery"), and James Brown Jr. (co-host of Cabana Chat).

But he became famous for the most imitations of African American celebrities, political figures, athletes, rappers, R&B singers, and reporters. His most memorable impersonations included , Bill Cosby, Bobby Brown, Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Evander Holyfield, Jesse Jackson, Kevin Eubanks, LL Cool J, Magic Johnson, MC Hammer, Michael Jackson, Mike Tyson, Queen Latifah, Shaquille O'Neal, Sisqo, Wayne Brady, Jay-Z

Impressions

Post MADtv years

Spears recently appeared on a season 2 episode of Mind of Mencia, which parodied Jamie Foxx's role in Kanye West's music video for Gold Digger. He also appeared in the 2007 movie Hood of Horror.

Spears can also be found in The Underground (TV series).

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Gadino, Dylan P. "Sketching up with Aries Spears", Punchline magazine. Accessed October 10, 2007. 'His family – his mother, Doris Spears is a renowned jazz singer – moved to New Jersey where he eventually dropped out of North Brunswick Township High School when he was 17."

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