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Aries Spears

Chicago native Aries Spears discovered his comedic abilities at the young age of 14, when he started doing his own comedy routine around his hometown. By the age of 17, he landed a part in the movie Home of Angles, starring Abe Vigoda, Sherman Helmsley and Joe Frazier. Spears' additional film credits include The Pest opposite John Leguizamo, Jerry Maguire, Out of Sync, Malcolm X and Why Do Fools Fall In Love.

Spears' first television appearance was cable's Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, followed by Showtime At The Apollo. He moved to Los Angeles in 1992, landed a recurring role on A Different World and became a regular at The Comedy Store, The Improv and The Laugh Factory.

Shortly thereafter, Spears was cast in a starring role opposite Glenn Frey in South of Sunset. His additional television credits include Crosstown Traffic, The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. and Soul Train. Spears also lent his voice to the animated series T-Bear & Jamal.

Raised in New Jersey, Spears is single and now resides in Los Angeles.


Note: This profile was written in or before 2004.

Aries Spears Facts

OccupationActor
BirthdayApril 3, 1975 (48)
SignAries
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, USA

Selected Filmography

Josie and the Pussycats
Aries Spears: Comedy Blueprint
Phunny Business
Shaq & Cedric The Entertainer Present: All Star Comedy Jam
Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling
As- Hollywood Look I'm Smiling
All Star Comedy Jam
Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show: Live On Sunset Strip!
The Last Laugh
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