Actor

Stanley Smith

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Movies: 17Series: 0

TMDB ID: 996532

IMDb ID: nm0810000

Known for: Acting

Born: January 6, 1903

Died: April 13, 1974

Age: 71

Place of birth: Kansas City, Missouri

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1929 - 1942

Years active: 14

Average TMDB rating: 6.32

Wikidata: Q26935551

Also known as

Joseph Stanley Smith

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Biography

Stanley Smith was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 6 1903. Smith had to overcome family objections before making his career on the stage -- his father's family were bankers and his mother's dealt in lumber. He attended Hollywood High School and in his teens appeared at the Hollywood Bowl as Robin Hood. He was discovered by Lenore Ulric and given his first chance in 'Kiki' then played in stock for six years. Smith returned to the West Coast to perform in "The Royal Family." The handsome actor -- 5 feet 11 inches, 160 pounds, blonde hair, blue eyes -- attracted the attention of Pathe studios which signed the local boy. He played leading man to Nancy Carroll, Clara Bow, and Ginger Rogers in the days of the early talkies.