Kevin Smith

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Recent Role:
Himself (question provider) on Ask Rhod Gilbert
Gender:
Male
Born:
8-2-1970
Birthplace:
Red Bank, New Jersey
Birth Name:
Kevin Patrick Smith
AKA:
Kevin Smith(Silent Bob), Silent Bob, Kevin P. Smith
Kevin Smith was born on August 2nd, 1970. He was born and raised in New Jersey and quite proud of it (most of his films take place there and contain many references to the state). His first film was Clerks (1994). It took place at a convenience store in which Smith worked. Clerks won the highest award at the Sundance film festival and was brought to theaters by Miramax. After directing several more successful films; Mallrats (1995), Chasing Amy (1997), Dogma (1999), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), and his most recent film JerseyMore Girl (2004), Smith has taken a break to work on several comic book projects, star in TV and movie cameos, attend Q & A sessions and spend time with his wife and daugther.

Kevin received an honorary degree (Doctor of Humane Letters) from Illinois Wesleyan University on May 7, 2000, after which he delivered a truly lame commencement address.

Smith is currently finishing up his first sequel, Clerks 2 which will be out sometime this year.

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    9 Superb
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    When Kevin Smith is funny in a movie, he's funny. I've seen Jersey Girl, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, both Clerks, his appearances on the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation, and Dogma. Almost all of these films are really funny. I don't like them as much as other people seem to, but I do think they all have their hilarious moments. He seems to be a great guy. I wish he would make more Jay and Silent Bob movies, or at least another Clerks film, but oh well I guess. He seems like a nice guy and it would be interesting to meet him sometime. Not my favorite filmmaker or anything but he is decent enough and I really do wish he would make more movies in the future, preferably comedy of course

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    10 Perfect
    My favourite film director and writer of all time. A man who has changed the film business forever.... hide show

    Kevin Smith is a great film-maker who's career many would kill for. Kevin was born on August 2, 1970. His first film, Clerks, came out in 1994 and since become a classic movie. His second film, Mallrats (1995), was another great film. His next three films: Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back: were all hilarious and each did fairly well at the box office. Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back was originally intended to be the final Jay and Silent Bob movie. Although it was a great film and would have been a good finale for the characters, I'm rather glad it ended up not being the final Jay And Silent Bob movie. Smith's 2004 film Jersey Girl was despised by critics, although I really enjoyed the film. Smith's 2006 return to Clerks (Clerks 2) has become my favourite movie, and his film Zach and Miri Make A Porno, was also really hilarious. However, I was rather dissapointed with his latest film, Cop Out. It just wasn't good to me! It just seemed like a failure for Smith. I am excited to see if he can bounce back with his upcoming film Red State! I really look forward to seeing it!

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    8 Great
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    Kevin Smith is funny. He is awesome as Silent Bob in his comedy films of Clerks (including Clerks the Animated Series). He is talented. He is also good as Freddie in Die Hard 4.0 with the Star Wars stuff. He is great as a actor. He is also good with Zack and Miri.

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    9.5 Superb
    As a writer, director and producer I believe he has proved that he has what it takes to go even further. hide show

    Kevin Smith is the funniest man alive! As a director and an actor he is brilliant. His work is original and in a league of it's own. He takes comedy to another level as Silent Bob. It was great seeing him play a part on one of my favourite movies, Live Free or Die Hard. Even though his character was seemingly serious he still made me laugh. As a writer, director and producer I believe he has proved that he has what it takes to go even further. It's like there is no barrier to how crazy he can and will go, but also, he has shown that he can do serious too. I look forward to seeing more of him and what he can do.

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    9.8 Superb
    Kevin Smith, Funniest man alive.
    Forget that I've said a silly thing
    Kevin Smith, Funniest man ever. hide show

    If your not familiar get out there and watch all of his Jay & Silent Bob films. If your a bit of a nerd like me and your in for some crude humour you will find your favorite comedys ever which will quite possibly be up with your favourite films. Not only does this guy put out great movies he puts out great web based stuff things. Blogs and a hillarious weekly podcast with his equally favorable bud Scott Moiser (who by the way I want to see a film from). He's out there giving you hillarious content day in and day out.
    Watch his films
    Watch his shows
    Read his shows
    Listen to his jokes
    Watch his Q&A's
    It's all funny and it's all classic.

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