Lane Smith
Perry White in Lois & Clark : The new adventures of Superman
Birth name : Lane Smith
Birth date : 1936/04/29
Date of death : 2005/06/13 (69 years old)
Birth place : Memphis, Tennessee; USA
Biography for Lane Smith
Lane Smith is an American actor born on April 29, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee, and died on June 13, 2005 in Northridge, California (United States).
Lane Smith was an American actor born on April 22, 1936 in Dallas, Texas, and died June 26, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. He was known for his work in films and television series, in particular for his role as Richard Nixon in the films forrest Gump and Mars Attacks!, As well as for his performances in series such as NyPD Blue, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Jag and The X-Files.
Smith began his acting career in the late 1950s, playing in theatrical productions on Broadway. He then made his cinema debut in the 1970s, appearing in films such as The Pursuit of Happyness and The Incredible Hulk. In the 1980s, he played in films such as Red Dawn and Real Genius, and also appeared in television series such as Dallas and Hill Street Blues.
In the 1990s, Smith continued to work regularly in movies and television series, playing in productions such as The Client, Jag, The X-Files and The West Wing. He also played in films such as Deep Impact and My Dog Skip. His performance in Forrest Gump in 1994 earned him critical recognition, and he was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his role as Richard Nixon in Mars Attacks! in 1996.
Smith was also a recognized voice actor, having lent his voice to many characters in animated productions such as The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Recess and Batman Beyond.
Unfortunately, Smith died in 2005 at the age of 69 following a kidney disease. His career was crowned with success and he left behind a rich heritage as a talented and versatile actor.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Out of Order (2003) TV mini-series | Frank |
| Judging Amy | Mr. Radford (1 episode, 2002) |
| The Practice | Judge H. Finkel (1 episode, 2001) |
| WW 3 (2001) (TV) | John Sullivan |
| DAG | Agent Baxter (1 episode, 2001) |
| The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) | Grantland Rice |
| Bull | Russell Dantly (1 episode) |
| King of the Hill | Charlie Fortner / ... (3 episodes, 2000) |
| The Caprice (2000) | |
| Inherit the Wind (1999) (TV) | Reverend Jeremiah Brown |
| Walker, Texas Ranger | Reverend Thornton Powers (1 episode, 1999) |
| The Hi-Lo Country (1998) | Steve Shaw |
| Legacy (3 episodes, 1998) | |
| Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998) | Ezra Grahme |
| Getting Personal (1998) | Dr. Maddie |
| From the Earth to the Moon (1998) TV mini-series | Emmett Seaborn |
| The Outer Limits | Dr. Malcolm Boussard (1 episode, 1998) |
| Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy (1997) (TV) | Senator Silverthorne |
| Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Perry White (84 episodes, 1993-1997) |
| Clueless | Dan Hafner (1 episode, 1996) |
| The War at Home (1996) (uncredited) | |
| Dweebs (1 episode, 1995) | |
| The Scout (1994) | Ron Wilson |
| Murphy Brown | Danger Duke (1 episode, 1994) |
| The Flight of the Dove (1994) | Stephen Hahn |
| Son in Law (1993) | Walter Warner |
| The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) | Dick Dodge |
| The Mighty Ducks (1992) | Coach Jack Reilly |
| Duplicates (1992) (TV) | Mr. Fryman |
| My Cousin Vinny (1992) | D.A. Jim Trotter, III |
| False Arrest (1991) (TV) | Martin Busey |
| Good & Evil (1991) TV series | Harlan Shell (unknown episodes) |
| Good Sports | R.J. Rappaport (2 episodes, 1991) |
| Blind Vengeance (1990) (TV) | Col. Blanchard |
| Air America (1990) | Senator Davenport |
| Challenger (1990) (TV) | Larry Mulloy |
| Race for Glory (1989) | Joe Gifford |
| The Final Days (1989) (TV) | Richard Nixon |
| Night Game (1989) | Witty |
| Murder, She Wrote | Pol. Chief Miles Underwood (1 episode, 1989) |
| Killer Instinct (1988) (TV) | Dr. Butler |
| In the Heat of the Night | Sonny Mims (1 episode, 1988) |
| Prison (1988) | Warden Eaton Sharpe |
| Weeds (1987) | Claude |
| A Place to Call Home (1987) (TV) | Sam |
| Native Son (1986) | Britton |
| Kay O'Brien | Doctor Robert Moffitt (13 episodes, 1986) |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Robert Warren (1 episode, 1986) |
| If Tomorrow Comes (1986) TV mini-series | Warden Brannigan |
| Dress Gray (1986) (TV) | Col. King |
| The Twilight Zone | Professor Joseph Fitzgerald (segment 'Profile in Silver') (1 episode, 1986) |
| Amazing Stories | Dr. Caruso (1 episode, 1986) |
| Bridge Across Time (1985) (TV) | Anson Whitfield |
| Beverly Hills Cowgirl Blues (1985) (TV) | Captain Max Rosenberg |
| Hill Street Blues | Mike (1 episode, 1985) |
| V | Nathan Bates (9 episodes, 1984-1985) |
| Places in the Heart (1984) | Albert Denby |
| Red Dawn (1984) | Mayor Bates |
| Purple Hearts (1984) | Cmdr. Markel |
| Something About Amelia (1984) (TV) | Officer Dealy |
| Chiefs (1983) TV mini-series | Hoss Spence |
| Special Bulletin (1983) (TV) | Morton Sanders |
| The Member of the Wedding (1982) (TV) | Mr. Addams |
| Frances (1982) | Dr. Symington |
| Quincy M.E. | Dr. Paul Flynn (1 episode, 1982) |
| Lou Grant | Dr. Lawrence (1 episode, 1982) |
| Thou Shalt Not Kill (1982) (TV) | Clarence Blake |
| Prime Suspect (1982) (TV) | Tom Keating |
| Hart to Hart | Roy Hamlin (1 episode, 1981) |
| Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) (TV) | Harless Hocker |
| Dallas | Prosecutor (1 episode, 1981) |
| Prince of the City (1981) | Tug Barnes |
| Mark, I Love You (1980) (TV) | Don Payer |
| The Georgia Peaches (1980) (TV) | Randolph Dukane |
| A Rumor of War (1980) (TV) | Sgt. Willliam Holgren |
| Resurrection (1980) | Don |
| Honeysuckle Rose (1980) | Brag, Cotton's manager |
| On the Nickel (1980) | Preacher |
| Gideon's Trumpet (1980) (TV) | Fred Turner |
| City in Fear (1980) (TV) | Brian |
| Soggy Bottom, U.S.A. (1980) | Smilin' Jack |
| Over the Edge (1979) | Sloan |
| Disaster on the Coastliner (1979) (TV) | John Carlson |
| The Solitary Man (1979) (TV) | Jack Collins |
| The Rockford Files | CIA Agent Donnegan / ... (2 episodes, 1975-1979) |
| Crash (1978) (TV) | |
| On the Yard (1978) | Blake |
| A Death in Canaan (1978) (TV) | Bob Hartman |
| Blue Collar (1978) | Clarence Hill, Union Steward |
| The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer (1977) (TV) | |
| The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) | Officer Mackle |
| Between the Lines (1977) | Roy Walsh |
| The Displaced Person (1977) (TV) | |
| Network (1976) | Robert McDonough |
| Valley Forge (1975) (TV) | Spad |
| Rooster Cogburn (1975) | Leroy |
| Kojak | Clyde Regan (1 episode, 1975) |
| Man on a Swing (1974) | Ted Ronan |
| Cops and Robbers (1973) | Perpetrator |
| The Last American Hero (1973) | Rick Penny, Driver |
| Maidstone (1970) |
Trivia
- He was survived by his wife, son Robbie who was 18, a 19-year-old stepson, a brother and sister.
- An alumnus of the Actors Studio, he appeared on the stage in such plays as the original production of David Mamet's play, "Glengarry Glen Ross", and in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
- Won critical praise and earned a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of a disgraced Richard Nixon in The Final Days (1989) (TV). Ardent supporters of Nixon thought the 1989 TV-docudrama was a "smear" campaign, while his worst critics felt it far too sympathetic.
- Studied drama for two years at what is now named Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh but dropped out for a two-year hitch with the Army.
- Earned a Drama Desk Award for his role in the Broadway play "Glengarry Glen Ross" in 1984.`
- Suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) in later years.
- Has played President Richard Nixon, and Daily Planet Editor Perry White. Both roles have also been played by Frank Langella.
Quotes
"It's an actor's dream to play something like this. I consider this my masterwork...Playing Nixon gave me tremendous recognition. I'd long been known in the business, but it pulled everything together. Finally people could put the name Lane Smith with my face."
Family
- Has one son, Robby Smith, from a first marriage.
- Father of actor Robby Smith.
Author of the card
- Creation date: 17/02/2009 by sériesmimi