Aries Spears

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New York native Aries Spears has always been a force to be reckoned with. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. From being a regular on Fox’s Mad TV, starring in feature films, appearing on a number of national talk shows, and continually touring the country, Aries’ talents are widespread, having just surpassed 3 million streams on Pandora – and his podcast is rated one of the highest in the US. As a principal cast member on Fox’s hit sketch comedy show Mad TV, Aries thrived, bringing a fresh, hip style to the already-edgy program from the third through the tenth season. The producers made full use of many of Aries’ talents by calling on him frequently to create new hilarious characters and write sketches. Some of the many recurring characters that Aries made famous on the show include: Jesse Jackson, Mike Tyson, Shaquille O’Neal, The Klumps, Michael Jackson, Sisqo, Evander Holyfield, and plenty more. Aries also boasts a number of, including James Brown, Al Pacino, and his childhood idol Eddie Murphy. The Aries-branded sketch “Talkin’ American” was Mad TV’s most popular bit, keeping fans tuned in and boosting the program’s ratings impressively each time it aired. Aries has also found great success in the world of feature films. At the age of 17, after being spotted in a comedy club, Aries landed a part in the movie Home of Angels which eventually led to a starring role alongside John Leguizamo in TriStar’s The Pest followed by the notable role as Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s brother in Columbia’s blockbuster hit, Jerry Maguire. Additionally, Aries has made appearances on many talk shows, including Loveline, Vibe, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Soul Train and more. Aries maintains a strong connection to his African roots and is involved in many charitable events, including a number of organizations that help women struggling with domestic abuse. He feels blessed to have been…