Octavia Spencer has an estimated net worth of $12 million
Octavia Spencer – Biography
Octavia Spencer, born on May 25, 1970 in Montgomery, Alabama USA, is a prominent actress known for her roles in films such as “Coach Carter” (2005), “The Help” (2011) and “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” (2015). She currently stars in the sitcom “Mom” (2013 – present). Spencer has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA, and Guild Actors Award, all for Best Supporting Actress. She has been active in the entertainment industry since 1996.
Her net worth is estimated to be $12 million as of mid-2016, with a salary of $75,000 per episode for her role in the television series “Mom” (2013 – present).
Early Life and Education
Spencer was raised in Montgomery with six siblings. She graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1988, and later pursued studies in theatre at Auburn Montgomery, obtaining a BA degree in Liberal Arts.
Professionally, Spencer debuted as an intern in “September of The Long Walk Home” (1986), and went on to take on various roles in films like “Coach Carter” (2005), “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” (2015), and others. Her appearances in television series include “Red Band Society” (2015) and “Mom” (2013 – present).
In 2010, Spencer gained critical acclaim for her role in “The Help” alongside Viola Davis and Emma Stone, which earned her multiple awards, including the prestigious Golden Globe Award, NAACP, BAFTA and the Academy Award, elevating her financial status.
Recent projects include roles in films like “Black or White” (2015), “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” (2015), “The Divergent Series: Allegiant” (2016), and “The Free World” (2016), as well as her roles in the series “Red Band Society” (2015) and “Mom” (2013 – present). She is also involved in upcoming films “The Shack”, “Gifted” and “Hidden Figures”.
In her personal life, the actress remains single and has expressed a desire to have one healthy child.
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| Full Name | Octavia Spencer |
| Net Worth | $12 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 25, 1970 |
| Place Of Birth | Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (1.57 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Film Producer, Film director, Screenwriter |
| Education | Jefferson Davis High School, Auburn Montgomery (Liberal Arts) |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Dellsena Spencer |
| Siblings | Areka Spencer, Rosa Spencer |
| Nicknames | Octavia Lenora Spencer , Octavia L. Spencer , Octavia Spenser |
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| Awards | Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, Guild Actors Award – all in the category of the Best Supporting actress (2011), REEL Poetry Prize (CICFF , 2009), National Board of Review Award for the Best Supporting Actress (2009), African-American Film Critics Association Award for the Best Support… |
| Nominations | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, People’s Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a New TV Series, AACTA International Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| Movies | “Coach Carter” (2005), “The Help” (2011), “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” (2015),“Never Been Kissed” (1999), “Big Momma’s House” (2000), “Bad Santa” (2003), “Coach Carter” (2005),“The Captain”, “Fruitvale Station” (2013), “The Shack”, “Gifted”, “Hidd… |
| TV Shows | “Mom” (2013-), “Red Band Society” (2015), “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” (2015), “The Divergent Series: Allegiant” (2016) |
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| 1 | Her gap-toothed smile. |