Derek Smith

Derek Smith

Deceased · Born: Jun 15, 1927 · Died: Jan 31, 2023

Personal Details

BornJun 15, 1927 Tooting, London, England, UK

Biography

Derek Smith, a renowned English actor, entered this world on June 15, 1927, in the bustling London suburb of Tooting, England, United Kingdom. As a talented thespian, Smith's impressive career spanned numerous notable roles, with some of his most memorable performances including those in the critically acclaimed television series "The Forsyte Saga" (1967),the musical romantic comedy "She Loves Me" (1979),and the esteemed period drama "Lillie" (1978). In his personal life, Smith was deeply devoted to his loving wife, Lilian Box, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and companionship. Sadly, Derek Smith's life came to a close on January 31, 2023, in Essex, England, United Kingdom, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and cherished memories.

Career

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2004
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1994
The Trial of Lord Lucan
The Trial of Lord Lucan as Professor Keith Simpson
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1982
Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis as Maitre Chardois
{"id":80733,"title":"Recluse","year":"1981","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/recluse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80733.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80733.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
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1980
Play for Today
Play for Today as Philip Rose
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1979
Blake's 7
Blake's 7 as Largo
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1978
She Loves Me
She Loves Me as Mr. Maraczek
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Pinocchio
Pinocchio as Geppetto
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1977
Play for Today
Play for Today as Arthur Hammond
{"id":64597,"title":"Alfie Darling","year":"1975","character":"Harold","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alfie-darling","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64597.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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1974
Thriller
Thriller as Inspector Charles
{"id":103834661,"title":"The Main Chance","year":1972,"character":"Joe Meadows","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-main-chance","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834661.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
The Main Chance
The Main Chance as Joe Meadows
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1971