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Phyllis Smith was born in Lemay, Missouri, United States on August 15, 1949. Public records list Phyllis Smith as a television actor, voice actor and film actor. That works out to 77 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Missouri–St. Louis. Awards on record include Actor Awards.
My Take
Phyllis Smith is proof that the best talents are sometimes hiding in plain sight. A Missouri native who worked in casting before stepping in front of the camera, she made Phyllis Vance on The Office feel utterly real, then voiced Sadness in Pixar's Inside Out and quietly stole the whole film. That voice carries a soft, slightly tearful warmth that no one else could fake. I love that her breakthrough came late and from the industry's behind-the-scenes side. She understands actors because she once chose them. To me she is one of the most underrated character performers working.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Phyllis Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- フィリス・スミス
- Reading
- ふぃりす・すみす
- Born
- August 15, 1949 (age 77)
- Origin
- Lemay, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / voice actor / film actor / casting director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
2. Background
- University
- University of Missouri–St. Louis
Awards & achievements
- Actor Awards
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis%20Smith
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q508280
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Phyllis Smith born?
Born August 15, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Phyllis Smith from?
Phyllis Smith is from Lemay, Missouri, United States.
What does Phyllis Smith do?
Phyllis Smith works as actor, television actor, voice actor, film actor, casting director.
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