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Alexis Smith was a television actor, film actor and stage actor. Alexis Smith was born in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada on June 8, 1921. Death is recorded on June 9, 1993, at the age of 72. Schooling on record includes Hollywood High School. Awards on record include Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (1972) and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.
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
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor / singer
2. Background
- High school
- Hollywood High School
Awards & achievements
- 1972 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis%20Smith
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q242482
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexis Smith born?
Born June 8, 1921.
When did Alexis Smith die?
Died June 9, 1993, aged 72.
Where was Alexis Smith from?
Alexis Smith was from Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.
What did Alexis Smith do?
Alexis Smith worked as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor, singer.
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