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Mel Smith was a television actor, film actor and comedian, born on December 3, 1952 in Chiswick, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on July 19, 2013, at the age of 60. Mel Smith studied at New College.
My Take
Mel Smith fascinates me because he was an Oxford-educated mind who chose comedy. He made his name on satirical sketch shows like Not the Nine O'Clock News, and with partner Griff Rhys Jones built Talkback into one of Britain's biggest comedy producers. He acted, directed, and ran the business side, a complete entertainment animal. Losing him in 2013 at 60 felt premature. To me he embodies a particular British truth: when a genuinely clever person commits fully to making people laugh, the result is something rare and refined. A sharp, generous talent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mel Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- メル・スミス
- Reading
- める・すみす
- Born
- December 3, 1952 – July 19, 2013
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Chiswick, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / comedian / film director
2. Background
- University
- New College
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel%20Smith
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q939117
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Mel Smith born?
Born December 3, 1952.
When did Mel Smith die?
Died July 19, 2013, aged 60.
Where was Mel Smith from?
Mel Smith was from Chiswick, United Kingdom.
What did Mel Smith do?
Mel Smith worked as television actor, film actor, actor, comedian, film director.
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