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My Take
Alexis Smith is a poignant favorite of mine. Born in Penticton, British Columbia, she was a glamorous fixture of 1940s Hollywood, but what I find remarkable is that she did not let her career end there. After Hollywood drifted away from her, she reinvented herself on Broadway, seizing the 1972 Tony Award for Sondheim's Follies. That second act is the mark of a true performer, not a fading studio face. A Hollywood High alum who could act and sing, she never settled for being merely versatile. She passed in 1993 at 72, but the beauty of a flower that bloomed twice stays with me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alexis Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- アレクシス・スミス
- Reading
- あれくしす・すみす
- Born
- June 8, 1921 – June 9, 1993
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Hollywood High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1972 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis%20Smith
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexis Smith born?
June 8, 1921 – June 9, 1993.
Where is Alexis Smith from?
Alexis Smith is from Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.
What does Alexis Smith do?
Alexis Smith works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor, singer.
Television actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from Canada →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.