Kurtwood Smith: Summary

Recent Role:: Dick Clayton on Worst Week

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 7-3-1943

Birthplace:: New Lisbon, Wisconsin

Birth Name:: Kurtwood Larson Smith

Kurtwood Smith is perhaps best known for his roles as Red Forman on That 70's Show. He also appeared in many Star Trek episodes as both Annorax and Thrax. He's also known for being the voice of Andy's dad on Squirrel Boy.

Kurtwood Smith was born on July 3rd, 1943, in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. His parents names were George Smith and Mabel Annette Lund. His real father died when he was an infant and died fighting in World War II.

He's been studying acting for a long time. Attending Canoga Park High School, he studies thater in College of San Mateo and San Jose State University. He then went for Stanford University's Master of Fine Arts program. In the 70's, he went to Los Gatos, Californa to work with the California Actors Theater.

In 1964, he married Cecilia Souza and had two children named Shannon and Laurel. However, they got divorced in 1974. He's been married with actress Joan Pirkle since 1988. Kurtwood Smith is perhaps best known for his roles as Red Forman on That 70's Show. He also appeared in many Star Trek episodes as both Annorax and Thrax. He's also known for being the voice of Andy's dad on Squirrel Boy.

Kurtwood Smith was born on July 3rd, 1943, in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. His parents names were George Smith and Mabel Annette Lund....

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Water78
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Kurtwood Smith,
Kurtwood Smith to me rose more to fame than ever staring in the loved sictom That 70's show. To me he was 100% perfect for that role. Didn't notise he was in the huge film Deep Impact. Sadley in a small role. Love to see more of him in the future.
02/02/07 02:03pm | report abuse
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seinfeld111690
member since: Aug 13, 2005
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One of my favorite characters in any sitcom, as he portrays very means characters who instruct rule. The most famous role he plays is in the TV show that goes by the name of That 70s Show. In the show he plays the father of the main character, who is named Eric
01/23/07 07:48pm | report abuse
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tigerblood_1983
member since: Aug 30, 2005
Ya Dumbass... Kurtwood is awesome! ...Continue »
This guy is a great actor!!! I mean, he did the perfect job portraying Eric Forman's dad and I have seen him in other flicks and always does a hell of a good job in them! Sometimes, I miss the good old days when "70s" would be the thing I waited for every season on Fox... anyway, changing the subject here... this guy deserves lots of recognition! Keep up the great acting, Kurtwood!
12/11/06 11:08pm | report abuse
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brunabear
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As Red Forman, he was a dad's dad. ...Continue »
Kurtwood Smith has acted in many things, although most of what I've seen him in has been movies, and That 70s Show. He tends to play the same type of character, particularly in the movies; he's the tough guy, maybe on the wrong side of the law, and always ready to kick some butt to get what he wants.

As Red Forman in That 70s Show, he was basically playing that same character again. He was the tough dad, but underneath it all, he cared, but he was still more than willing to kick some butt to get what he wanted.

He plays the character well, and he was really great as Red Forman; I'd like to see him in a different type of role though.
09/18/06 08:25pm | report abuse