Alec Smight

Alec Smight

65 · Born: Aug 30, 1959

Personal Details

BornAug 30, 1959
Parents
  • Jack Smight
  • Joyce Cunning

Biography

Alec Dow Smight, a renowned American film editor and television director, has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry, hailing from the culturally rich and iconic city of New York. With his impressive professional credentials, he currently holds the esteemed positions of director and producer on the extremely successful and widely acclaimed television series, CSI. This notable television and film director's lineage boasts a notable television and film director, Jack Smight, whose influence likely played a significant role in shaping his career trajectory and professional path.

Notable contributions have been made by Smight throughout his tenure in the realm of television, where he has had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including the critically acclaimed series Chicago Hope, a multitude of television pilots, the quirky and offbeat Northern Exposure, and the esteemed legal drama L.A. Law, all of which have served as a testament to his exceptional editing prowess.

In the year 2006, a significant turning point occurred in the career of Smight, as he made a highly successful transition into the realm of directing, thereby marking his directorial debut with the esteemed CSI episode "The Unusual Suspect", which premiered on March 30th of that year, a date that will forever be etched in the annals of television history.

As of March 2014, Smight has successfully helmed a remarkable total of thirty-eight episodes of the renowned television series CSI, with his most recent credit being "Dead in His Tracks", a testament to his impressive directing skills and extensive experience in the industry.