Kurtwood Smith

Person Score

 
9.3 Superb
124 votes

Your Score

Biography

Recent Role:
Shyir Rev on Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Gender:
Male
Born:
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



More 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.

From the Forums

More Topics
  • Official Questions Thread

    If you have a question regarding Kurtwood Smith, ask it here instead of making another thread.

    2 comments, last one Mar 14, 2007
  • Submission Guidelines- READ BEFORE SUBMITTING

    All standard guidelines apply plus the following... 1.) It's not neccesary to edit Kurt to Kurtwood or Kurtwood to Kurtwood Smith and so on. 2.) Please provide a link to where you found the information proving that the quote or trivia blurb is true. 3.) Don't submit information thatMore could easily change such as his latest movie appearance. 4.) I won't use any trusted contributers so don't ask. 5.) Don't submit movies that he's been in unless it has a sugnificant meaning (such as his first movie appearance). Thank you!

    1 comments, last one Jan 8, 2007
More Topics

Kurtwood Smith News

More
  • Childrens Hospital, SYTYCD, and Love Bites

    What to watch on Thursday, June 9.

  • Chelsea Handler Is Headed to NBC

    Plus: TLC is down with more tattoos, Mary Katherine Gallagher is headed to HBO, and how does a male version of Sex and the City sound to you?

  • TV Parents for Hire

    With two of TV's best parents recently passing away, we pick the television moms and dads that we'd love to be babied by.

  • Five Reasons: Worst Week

    "Dick be careful! Sam's urine!"--Angela Clayton, Worst Week

    Everyone knows that guy who just can't seem to get anything right. He has a hot girlfriend that he probably doesn't deserve and makes an ass out of himself whenever he's around her parents (who he is trying to impress). He's likeable enough, but just seems to be cursed with misfortune. Yes, you know that person, and his name is Ben Stiller in Meet the Parents.

  •  
    9.8 Superb
    Kurtwood Smith hide show

    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.

    Do you agree?
     
    Report Abuse
  •  
    9.7 Superb
    That 70s Show hide show

    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

    Do you agree?
     
    Report Abuse
  •  
    10 Perfect
    Ya Dumbass... Kurtwood is awesome! hide show

    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!

    Do you agree?
     
    Report Abuse
  •  
    9 Superb
    As Red Forman, he was a dad's dad. hide show

    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.

    Do you agree?
     
    Report Abuse
 

Top Contributors

What is a TV.com Contributor?