Reid Smith

Reid Smith
Born	Reid Bryce Smith Template:Birth date Burbank, California, U.S.
Died	October 16, 2001(2001-10-16) (aged 52) Burbank, California, U.S.
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 a notable American actor known for his work in both film and television.

Born in Burbank, California, Smith was the son of June, who served as a secretary for actress Maud Adams, and Verne Smith, who worked as a model and announcer. He grew up with three sisters. At the age of five, after his father departed, Smith began contributing to his family’s income, securing his first role in a television commercial by the time he was six years old. He completed his secondary education at Notre Dame High School and pursued higher education at the University of California, where he obtained a bachelor's degree. Later on, he returned to university to study business. During his college years, Smith was involved in restoring and selling automobiles.

Smith’s acting career commenced in 1970 with his debut in the film Blood Mania. In 1973, he became a series regular on the NBC crime drama Chase, portraying Officer Norm Hamilton. Following the conclusion of Chase in 1974, Smith made guest appearances on numerous television shows such as Columbo, Mork & Mindy, The Six Million Dollar Man, Riptide, The Dukes of Hazzard, Knots Landing, Remington Steele, Dynasty, and Bonanza. In 1980, he co-starred as Lester Hackett in the CBS western miniseries The Chisholms. His film credits include roles in the 1985 movie Into the Night and the 1994 feature The Killing Jar, which marked his final screen appearance.

External links

• Reid Smith at IMDb
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• Profile on Rotten Tomatoes