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My Take
Elliott Smith was one of those rare artists who could make you feel completely understood in the middle of a sleepless 3 a.m. — just his voice, an acoustic guitar, and a lyric so precise it felt like he'd been reading your journal. Growing up in Texas after being born in Omaha, landing in Portland where he built his cult following, he had this uncanny ability to turn personal devastation into something beautiful and almost comforting. His Academy Award nomination for "Miss Misery" from the Good Will Hunting soundtrack brought him mainstream attention, but the hushed intimacy of albums like Either/Or and XO is where his real genius lived. He was gone at 34, and I still find myself reaching for his records when nothing else fits the mood.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elliott Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- エリオット・スミス
- Reading
- えりおっと・すみす
- Born
- August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Omaha, Nebraska, United States
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / composer / writer / guitarist
2. Background
- High school
- Lincoln High School
- University
- Hampshire College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Elliott Smith born?
August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003.
Where is Elliott Smith from?
Elliott Smith is from Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
What does Elliott Smith do?
Elliott Smith works as singer-songwriter, singer, composer, writer, guitarist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.