David Spade Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

11^th June 2015

Fact: Comedian David Spade reprised his redneck role Joe Dirt for the 2015 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday (10Jun15), as he crashed the Nashville prizegiving to join co-hosts Brittany Snow and Erin Andrews on stage. In character, Spade asked, "What's crappinin'? Is this the Grand Ole Opry? I thought I was getting a lifetime achievement award!" Spade's 2001 Joe Dirt film was a cult favourite, and in July (15), he returns to the role in a sequel, Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser, premiering on website Crackle.

27^th January 2015

Fact: Funnyman David Spade has splashed out $900,000 (£563,000) on a fully-restored version of the 1969 Dodge Daytona his character Joe Dirt drives in the 2001 comedy. According to Tmz.com, Spade bid for the copper-coloured car at Mecum Auctions in Florida last week (ends25Jan15). The comedian is set to reprise the Dirt character for a sequel this year (15).

12^th September 2014

Fact: Comedian David Spade opted to forego dumping ice water on himself for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and instead donated $100,000 (£61,518) to the ALS Association in honour of his uncle who passed away from the motor neurone disease. The viral challenge has raised more than $112 million (£68.9 million) to fund research and support for the charity.

13^th March 2014

Fact: Comedian David Spade has pocketed $750,000 (£468,750) after selling off a piece of art by Peter Beard. The star, who has become an avid collector over the years, recently offloaded a 1968 gelatin silver print, titled Orphan Cheetah Triptych.

9^th May 2012

Quote: "I got lost in the hotel... So I went to the room that I kind of thought was mine and I'm sticking my key (in) and it wasn't working and the door opens and it was David Spade. And I was like, 'Ugh, I'm sorry I have the wrong room,' and I just ran away. And I don't know that he ever really realised that it was me and I haven't seen him since, but he probably thinks I'm stalking him or something." Actress Michelle Pfeiffer on a mortifying Las Vegas hotel mix-up last month (Apr12). The beauty was in town to accept her Icon Award at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards.

22^nd July 2011

Fact: Comedian David Spade celebrated his 47th birthday by taking David Arquette's one-time mistress, Jasmine Waltz, out for dinner. Tmz.com reports the rumoured new couple enjoyed a romantic meal together in Los Angeles on Thursday (21Jul11), on the eve of the star's birthday.

30^th January 2010

Fact: Funnyman David Spade is revamping his Joe Dirt character for a new TV cartoon series. Spade's 2001 movie was a box office flop, but the film has become a cult comedy on DVD, and now the comic is developing an animated series based on his creation.

28^th March 2009

Quote: "We've gone out a few times as friends. I think it's less dating and more her killing time." Funnyman David Spade insists his rumoured romance with actress Nicollette Sheridan is nothing serious.

19^th March 2009

Fact: Salma Hayek is set to join the all-star cast of Adam Sandler's new comedy. The actress will play the funnyman's wife in the as-yet-untitled project, which will star Rob Schneider, Chris Rock, David Spade and Kevin James.

24^th July 2006

Fact: Heather Locklear gave rumoured boyfriend David Spade a $5,000 (GBP2,800) gold and diamond skull necklace for his 42nd birthday last weekend (22JUL06).

15^th July 2006

Fact: Heather Locklear is sporting a new tattoo on her ankle - a flower with the word 'Finch' above it. Finch was the name of the character played by her reported boyfriend David Spade in hit TV show JUST SHOOT ME.

11^th July 2006

Fact: Courteney Cox plays tennis with a coach twice a week at comedian David Spade's house in Malibu, California - just down the street from where she lives.

30^th June 2006

Quote: "MARCIA CROSS made the mistake of getting married the same weekend as Nicole Kidman - her marriage went straight to video." US funnyman David Spade on Desperate Housewives star Cross' unfortunate wedding date.

16^th June 2006

Quote: "She's 28-years-old, a real estate investor, and, apparently, doesn't read the paper." Funnyman David Spade pokes fun at Charlie Sheen's new girlfriend Brooke Wolofsky.

12^th September 2005

Quote: <p>"I'm looking forward to the wedding. I saw the script and it looks like it's gonna be great." Funnyman David Spade on Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' upcoming wedding. </p>