Reid Smith | |
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Born | Reid Bryce Smith May 8, 1949
Burbank, California, U.S. |
Died | October 16, 2001
Burbank, California, U.S. | (aged 52)
Alma mater | University of California |
Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1970–1994 |
Reid Bryce Smith (May 8, 1949 – October 16, 2001) was an American film and television actor. [1]
Smith was born in Burbank, California, the son of June, a secretary for actress Maud Adams, and Verne Smith, a model and announcer. [1] [2] He had three sisters. [1] When Smith was five, his father left and he had to work to help support his family, [1] appearing in his first television advertisement at the age of six. [2] He attended Notre Dame High School [2] and the University of California, where he earned a bachelor's degree, [2] [3] later returning to study for a degree in business. [3] While at university he restored and traded cars. [1]
Smith made his film debut in 1970, appearing in the film Blood Mania. [2] In 1973 Smith was a regular cast member of the NBC crime drama television series Chase, [3] playing the role of Officer Norm Hamilton. After the series ended in 1974 he guest-starred in television programs including Columbo, Mork & Mindy, The Six Million Dollar Man, Riptide, The Dukes of Hazzard, Knots Landing, Remington Steele, Dynasty and Bonanza. [2] In 1980 Smith co-starred in the CBS western miniseries The Chisholms, playing Lester Hackett. [4] He also appeared in films such as the 1985 film Into the Night and the 1994 film The Killing Jar, which was his final credit.[ citation needed]
Reid Smith | |
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Born | Reid Bryce Smith May 8, 1949
Burbank, California, U.S. |
Died | October 16, 2001
Burbank, California, U.S. | (aged 52)
Alma mater | University of California |
Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1970–1994 |
Reid Bryce Smith (May 8, 1949 – October 16, 2001) was an American film and television actor. [1]
Smith was born in Burbank, California, the son of June, a secretary for actress Maud Adams, and Verne Smith, a model and announcer. [1] [2] He had three sisters. [1] When Smith was five, his father left and he had to work to help support his family, [1] appearing in his first television advertisement at the age of six. [2] He attended Notre Dame High School [2] and the University of California, where he earned a bachelor's degree, [2] [3] later returning to study for a degree in business. [3] While at university he restored and traded cars. [1]
Smith made his film debut in 1970, appearing in the film Blood Mania. [2] In 1973 Smith was a regular cast member of the NBC crime drama television series Chase, [3] playing the role of Officer Norm Hamilton. After the series ended in 1974 he guest-starred in television programs including Columbo, Mork & Mindy, The Six Million Dollar Man, Riptide, The Dukes of Hazzard, Knots Landing, Remington Steele, Dynasty and Bonanza. [2] In 1980 Smith co-starred in the CBS western miniseries The Chisholms, playing Lester Hackett. [4] He also appeared in films such as the 1985 film Into the Night and the 1994 film The Killing Jar, which was his final credit.[ citation needed]