Kent Smith
Actor

Kent Smith Net Worth

Kent Smith was an actor and soundtrack born in New York City in 1907. He had the makings of a topflight 40s and 50s film star, but stardom eluded him. He had a rich stage background and was a part of the University Players in West Falmouth, Massachusetts, which produced James Stewart, Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullavan. He made his theatrical debut in 1929 and his film debut in 1942. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Army Air Force and appeared in several government training films. After the war, he appeared in films such as The Spiral Staircase (1946), Magic Town (1947), Nora Prentiss (1947), My Foolish Heart (1949) and The Fountainhead (1949). He also had a successful career in theater and television, appearing in shows such as "Wagon Train", "Naked City", "Alfred Hitchcock Presents", "The Outer Limits" and "Peyton Place". He passed away in 1985 at the age of 78. Despite his lack of stardom, Smith had a long and successful career in theater, film, and television, and deserves recognition for his work.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day March 19, 1907
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 113 YEARS OLD
Died On April 23, 1985(1985-04-23) (aged 78)\nWoodland Hills, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Aries
Occupation Actor
Years active 1936-1977
Spouse(s) Edith Atwater (1962–1985; his death) Betty Gillette (1937–1954)
Children 1

💰 Net worth

Kent Smith, a renowned actor and soundtrack artist in the United States, is anticipated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million by the year 2024. With a successful career spanning several years, Smith has established himself as a versatile performer, showcasing his talent in both acting and providing captivating soundtracks. His financial success reflects his dedication and exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry, solidifying his position as a respected figure in the field. As he continues to pursue his passion, Kent Smith's net worth is expected to further grow, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1929

Smith's early acting experience came included productions with the Maryland Theatre in Baltimore. His professional acting debut was in 1929 in Blind Window in Baltimore. He made his Broadway acting debut in 1932 in Men Must Fight. He also appeared on Broadway in Measure for Measure, Sweet Love Remembered, The Best Man, Ah, Wilderness!, Dodsworth (1934), Saint Joan (1936), Old Acquaintance (1941), Antony and Cleopatra (1948) and Bus Stop (1956).

1937

Smith was married to Actress Betty Gillette from 1937 until 1954, and to Actress Edith Atwater (died March 1986) from 1962 until his death from congestive heart failure in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 78.

1940

His biggest successes occurred during the 1940s in films such as Cat People (1942), Hitler's Children (1943), This Land Is Mine (1943), Three Russian Girls (1943), Youth Runs Wild (1944), The Curse of the Cat People (1944), The Spiral Staircase (1946), Nora Prentiss (1947), Magic Town (1947), My Foolish Heart (1949), The Fountainhead (1949), and The Damned Don't Cry! (1950). He continued acting in films such as Comanche (1956), Sayonara (1957), Party Girl (1958), The Mugger (1958), Imitation General (1958), The Badlanders (1958), This Earth Is Mine (1959), Strangers When We Meet (1960), Susan Slade (1961), The Balcony (1963), A Distant Trumpet (1964), Youngblood Hawke (1964), The Young Lovers (1964), The Trouble with Angels (1966), A Covenant with Death (1967), Games (1967), The Money Jungle (1968), Kona Coast (1968), Assignment to Kill (1968), Death of a Gunfighter (1969), The Games (1970), Pete 'n' Tillie (1972), Die Sister, Die! (1972), Lost Horizon (1973) and Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977).

1967

Smith played Edgar Scoville in the ABC science fiction series The Invaders (1967-1968) and was a host for the CBS anthology series Philip Morris Playhouse (1953-1954).

1970

Smith had roles in television films such as How Awful About Allan (1970), The Night Stalker (1972), The Judge and Jake Wyler (1972), The Cat Creature (1973) and The Disappearance of FLIGHT 412 (1974). His numerous television credits included a continuing role in the soap opera Peyton Place as Dr. Robert Morton; Smith's wife, Actress Edith Atwater, played his character's wife on the series. He began guest-starring in television series in 1949 in The Philco Television Playhouse, and also appeared in Robert Montgomery Presents, Wagon Train, General Electric Theater, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Naked City, Have Gun Will Travel, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Rawhide, The Americans, Barnaby Jones, The Outer Limits, Night Gallery, and the 1976 miniseries Once an Eagle. His last appearance was in a 1977 episode of Wonder Woman.

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