Lane Smith : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Lois & Clark : The new adventures of Superman)

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.

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.

Has one son, Robby Smith, from a first marriage.

Father of actor Robby Smith.

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