David Spade is a popular actor and comedian, and he's made waves in Hollywood over the years when it comes to his hilarious roles in comedy flicks. With over 70 acting credits to his name and two Golden Globe nominations, there's lots to love about this actor.
He's been acting since the 80s, and while he dabbles in both television and film, fans know and love his work on the big screen. Fans might be curious to know what films of this popular Saturday Night Live actor have made it big. So, here are 10 of his highest-earning movie roles, in terms of worldwide gross.
10 Joe Dirt (2001) - $31 Million
Die-hard fans of David Spade will be glad this cult classic made the list of his highest-earning flicks. In the film, he stars as Joe Dirt, who is abandoned in the Grand Canyon, and embarks on a journey to find his parents.
This adventure comedy is a hidden gem for all who love cringy humor, and it's probably one of the most iconic roles that David Spade has ever taken on.
9 Tommy Boy (1995) - $32.7 Million
This adventure comedy comes way back from the 90s, and might just be one of the highest-rated on the list. Starring Chris Farley and David Spade, an underachieving son teams up with his accountant to save his late father's business.
This movie is another slap-stick, cringe-worthy film, and it's probably one of the best when it comes to these two comedy actors, for all who love everything about them.
8 Entourage (2015) - $49.2 Million
This comedy follows a movie star and his boys, who get back in business together with a risky project. With Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara, Kid Cudi, and more, there's tons of hilarious cameos to be had in this flick.
David Spade makes a small appearance, and joins Mark Wahlberg, Liam Neeson, Calvin Harris, Mike Tyson, Jon Favreau, and more in doing so. It's a small cameo, but it's worthy of making the list.
7 The Benchwarmers (2006) - $65 Million
This sports comedy is a beloved flick for young people and adults alike. With David Spade, Jon Heder, and Rob Schneider, three guys try to form a three-player baseball team to compete against Little League squads.
This movie is hilarious and wholesome, and is probably one of Spade's most memorable flicks. Plus, it clearly was also one of his higher-earning movies, too.
6 Racing Stripes (2005) - $90.8 Million
This adventure-comedy-drama was a hit family flick back in 2005, and it tells the story of an abandoned zebra who trains to become a racehorse, following his life-time dream.
With Bruce Greenwood and Hayden Panettiere, many familiar voices take on the animals, including Mandy Moore, Jeff Foxworthy, Snoop Dogg, Steve Harvey, and of course, David Spade, who voices the hilarious Scuzz.
5 The Emperor's New Groove (2000) - $169.3 Million
It's probably not surprising that many of this actor's highest-earning flicks are animated. These always tend to make it big at the box office, and it also turns out that Spade picked some great ones to star in.
He takes the lead as Kuzco in this family classic, joining John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, and Patrick Warburton. Everyone knows and loves this quirky story about greed and family, made complete with a llama and magic potions.
4 The Rugrats Movie (1998) - $140.9 Million
This animated television show continues to be timeless, and it's certainly no secret why they made these amazing characters into a movie for all fans to enjoy.
David Spade is the voice behind Ranger Frank and joins huge names like Whoopi Goldberg, Tim Curry, Elizabeth Daily, and more. This hilarious adventure comedy is definitely a classic.
3 Jack And Jill (2011) - $149.7 Million
This comedy is probably the lowest-rated on this list, and it's another Adam Sandler flick that didn't exactly land well. Still, it's one of the highest-earning movies on this list!
Adam Sandler plays twins - by himself. This slap-stick comedy includes Al Pacino, Katie Holmes, and of course, David Spade. It's certainly not the best, but it's a comedy for all those who love Sandler and Spade.
2 Grown Ups (2010) - $271.4 Million
This is the ultimate flick for all fans of this crew of comedy actors. With Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade, they're also joined by Salma Hayek and Maya Rudolph.
This comedy follows a weekend-getaway of childhood friends and their families, and they're all in for a hilarious and cringy ride. No one can be a fan of David Spade without knowing this flick.
1 Hotel Transylvania (2012) - $358.4
David Spade is also popular for his voice-acting. This hit animated family flick is all about monsters - including vampires and werewolves, and one human that gets lost in the mix.
With voice-acting from Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, and Steve Buscemi, Spade is quickly recognizable as Griffin. This flick is still hilarious almost a decade later, and it definitely made it big at the box office.