| 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. |
