Octavia Spencer
Keynote Speaker: Academy Award-Winning Actress & Producer Best Known for "The Help" & "Hidden Figures"; Author of the "Randi Rhodes" Children's Series
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Octavia Spencer Biography
Octavia Spencer is recognized in the film industry for her range as an actress, with performances spanning historical drama, psychological horror, and biographical films. Spencer made her film debut in the drama "A Time to Kill" and, after a decade of supporting roles in film and television, gained widespread attention for her portrayal of a maid in 1960s America in the drama "The Help." That performance earned Spencer the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. The role was informed by Spencer's friendship with author Kathryn Stockett, who drew inspiration from Spencer for the character of Minny Jackson.
Spencer's subsequent roles as Black women in 1960s America, including Dorothy Vaughan in the biopic "Hidden Figures" and a cleaning woman in the fantasy film "The Shape of Water," led to two consecutive Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress. She became the first Black actress to achieve this distinction and remains the only one to be nominated twice after winning. Her performance in "Hidden Figures" also earned her a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
In addition to her film work, Spencer has established herself in television and production. She launched her production company, ORIT Entertainment, with projects such as "Truth Be Told," "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker," and the documentary short "Right to Try." Spencer led the Apple TV+ drama series "Truth Be Told" and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her portrayal of Madam C. J. Walker in the Netflix miniseries "Self Made." She also served as an executive producer on the drama "Green Book," which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Spencer is the first Black actress to receive two consecutive Academy Award nominations in back-to-back years, the first to receive two nominations after a win, and is the second-most nominated Black actress to date behind Viola Davis. Her accolades include two Critics' Choice Movie Awards, three National Board of Review Awards, and the Producers Guild of America Visionary Award. Spencer has also been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Beyond acting and producing, she is the author of the children's novels "Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective: The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit" and its sequel, "Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective: The Sweetest Heist in History."
Spencer continues to take on new projects in film and television, including roles in the Prime Video action-adventure miniseries "Ride or Die" and in Chinonye Chukwu's feature adaptation of Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." In 2026, she narrated and executive-produced "Lost Women of Alaska," which aimed to restore the dignity of Indigenous women who were victims of a serial killer and bring attention to systemic issues affecting marginalized women. She is known for navigating dyslexia by learning her characters' lines through acting out the essence of the dialogue, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to her craft in the entertainment industry.
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Octavia Spencer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Human Resources, DEI, Gender Equality, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Television & Film, Entertainment and Children's Authors.
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Octavia Spencer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Actor, Diversity & Inclusion and Black Heritage. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Octavia Spencer generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gabrielle Union, Michael B. Jordan and Quinta Brunson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Octavia Spencer for an upcoming event.
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CAA Signs Octavia Spencer – Deadline
Sep 30, 2021 ... Spencer is a three-time Oscar nominee who won the 2012 Academy Award for Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Minny Jackson in Tate Taylor's The Help. She ...
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Octavia Spencer Schools 'The Great Gilly Hopkins' in New Clip
"If you're attempting to succeed at 100 percent failure, your attempts are flawed," she explains in the adaptation of Katherine Paterson's YA novel.
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Octavia Spencer joins Taraji P. Henson in space drama Hidden Figures
Octavia Spencer will help Taraji P. Henson put an American in space. The Oscar winner from The Help will star in Hidden Figures, the film’s producer Donna Gigliotti confirmed to EW.
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Octavia Spencer Wears Her Favorite To The Hollywood Film Awards
he Fruitvale Station actress surprised no one with her outfit of choice, which was a lovely black chiffon keyhole dress with blue re-embroidered detail created by her favorite designer, Tadashi Shoji...
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How much does it cost to book Octavia Spencer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Octavia Spencer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Octavia Spencer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Octavia Spencer speak about?
Octavia Spencer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Human Resources, DEI, Gender Equality, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Television & Film, Entertainment and Children's Authors. -
Where does Octavia Spencer travel from?
Octavia Spencer generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Octavia Spencer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Octavia Spencer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Octavia Spencer for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Octavia Spencer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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