Octavia Lenora Spencer is an American actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Octavia Lenora Spencer was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and has six siblings, including sisters Rosa and Areka Spencer. Her mother, Dellsena Spencer (1945–1988), worked as a maid. Her father died when she was thirteen. Spencer graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1988. She studied at Auburn University at Montgomery, and graduated from Auburn University, where she majored in English with a double minor in journalism and theater. Spencer has dyslexia.
In December 2021 and 2022, Auburn alumna Spencer bought food for students during finals week.
Date of Birth | 25th May 1970 |
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Age | 54 Years |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Country | United States of America |
Current City | Montgomery |
Birth Place | Montgomery |
Nationality | United States of America |
Citizenship | United States of America |
Language | English |
Reference | IMDB |
Education |
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Auburn University, Jefferson Davis High School |
Occupation | television actor, film actor, actor, voice actor, film director, film producer |
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