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Lewis Smith was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States on August 1, 1956. Lewis Smith is credited as a film actor, television actor and screenwriter. That works out to 70 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Lookout Valley Middle High School.
My Take
Lewis Smith interests me as a southern actor who carved a memorable niche rather than chasing stardom. Bobby Fontana in The Heavenly Kid is the role that anchors his name, but what catches my eye is that he also writes. Performers who understand the page tend to bring sharper instincts to the screen, and I imagine that shaped his choices. Coming out of Chattanooga, he reads to me as a working craftsman who left an imprint on the films he touched. I value that kind of presence, the actor you remember even when the title escapes you.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lewis Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- ルイス・スミス
- Reading
- るいす・すみす
- Born
- August 1, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / screenwriter
2. Background
- High school
- Lookout Valley Middle High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis%20Smith%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q471068
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Lewis Smith born?
Born August 1, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Lewis Smith from?
Lewis Smith is from Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
What does Lewis Smith do?
Lewis Smith works as film actor, television actor, screenwriter.
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