Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Smith

American actor
Date of Birth: 03.07.1943
Country: USA

Biography of Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Smith is a talented American actor, well-known to fans of movies and television shows in the United States. He was born on July 3, 1943, in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, to parents Annette and George Smith. The name Kurtwood has an interesting story behind it. Kurt was a popular musician in the 1940s, and Kurtwood's mother liked his music. However, she felt that just "Kurt" was too short and insignificant for her son, so she came up with the name Kurtwood.

Kurtwood Smith

Smith completed high school and then pursued his passion for acting by studying at College of San Mateo and a university in San Jose. In the 1970s, he started his acting career on the theater stage in California, while also attending Santa Clara University. Later, Smith moved to Los Angeles to focus on his television and film career. Since then, he has participated in numerous television projects, showcasing his skills, talents, and true professionalism. Each new television series in which Smith appeared boosted his popularity and attracted more fans.

In addition to his acting career, Smith has also worked diligently in other areas, such as voice acting. He has lent his voice to computer games and animated projects. Currently, Smith continues to do voice acting and eagerly accepts offers from renowned American animation studios and other companies.

Kurtwood Smith's personal life includes several marriages and an equal number of children. In 1964, he married Cecilia Souza, but after ten years of marriage and two children, they divorced in 1974. Smith entered his second marriage in 1988, tying the knot with Joan Pirkle and seemingly finding the long-awaited happiness of family life.

Currently, Kurtwood Smith is not as actively involved in acting, although he is still full of energy despite his venerable age.

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