Howard Smith

Howard Smith

Deceased · Born: Aug 12, 1893 · Died: Jan 10, 1968

Personal Details

BornAug 12, 1893 Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse
  • Mildred A. Barker

    ( Feb 14, 1922 to Jul 9, 2025 )
  • Lillian Boardman

    ( Jul 9, 2025 to Sep 19, 1953 )

Biography

Howard Smith, a renowned thespian, entered this world on August 12, 1893, in the charming town of Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, he distinguished himself as a talented actor, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema with his memorable performances in iconic films such as Death of a Salesman (1951),Call Northside 777 (1948),and Kiss of Death (1947).

In his personal life, Howard Smith was married twice, first to Mildred A. Barker and later to Lillian Boardman.

Sadly, his life came to a close on January 10, 1968, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, California, United States of America.

Career

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2013
Too Much Johnson
Too Much Johnson as Joseph Johnson
{"id":103834405,"title":"Dolly","year":1987,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dolly","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834405.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
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1964
The Brass Bottle
The Brass Bottle as Senator Grindle
{"id":65965,"title":"Bon Voyage!","year":"1962","character":"Judge Henderson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bon-voyage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65965.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65965.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Bon Voyage!
Bon Voyage! as Judge Henderson
{"id":14868,"title":"Murder, Inc.","year":"1960","character":"Albert Anastasia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-inc","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14868.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14868.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Murder, Inc.
Murder, Inc. as Albert Anastasia
{"id":82320,"title":"Face of Fire","year":"1959","character":"Sheriff Nolan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/face-of-fire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82320.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Face of Fire
Face of Fire as Sheriff Nolan
{"id":66518,"title":"No Time for Sergeants","year":"1958","character":"Maj. Gen. Eugene Bush","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-time-for-sergeants","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66518.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66518.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
No Time for Sergeants
No Time for Sergeants as Maj. Gen. Eugene Bush
{"id":94716,"title":"I Bury the Living","year":"1958","character":"George Kraft","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-bury-the-living","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94716.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94716.jpg"},"released":1}
I Bury the Living
I Bury the Living as George Kraft
{"id":173814,"title":"Wind Across the Everglades","year":"1958","character":"George Leggett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wind-across-the-everglades","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173814.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":94749,"title":"Don't Go Near the Water","year":"1957","character":"Admiral Junius Boatwright","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dont-go-near-the-water-1957","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94749.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94749.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Don't Go Near the Water
Don't Go Near the Water as Admiral Junius Boatwright
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A Face in the Crowd
A Face in the Crowd as J.B. Jeffries
{"id":13501,"title":"The Caddy","year":"1953","character":"Golf Official","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-caddy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13501.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13501.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
The Caddy
The Caddy as Golf Official
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Never Wave at a WAC
Never Wave at a WAC as Maj. Gen. Prentiss (uncredited)
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1951
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1950
Cry Murder
Cry Murder as Sen. Alden
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1948
Call Northside 777
Call Northside 777 as K.L. Palmer
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State of the Union
State of the Union as Sam I. Parrish
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1947
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1946
Her Kind of Man
Her Kind of Man as Bill Fellows