Sydney Smith

Sydney Smith

Deceased · Born: Nov 25, 1909 · Died: Mar 4, 1978

Personal Details

BornNov 25, 1909 Bellwood, Nebraska, USA
Spouse
  • Esther Abbye Ott

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Mar 4, 1978 )
  • Mary Powers

    ( May 26, 2025 to Jan 11, 1931 )

Biography

Sydney Smith's life story began on a crisp autumn day, November 25th, 1909, in the quaint town of Bellwood, Nebraska, USA. This talented individual would go on to carve out a remarkable career in the world of acting, leaving an indelible mark on the silver screen. His impressive repertoire included notable roles in the 1958 films "Rescue 8" and "Tonka", as well as a memorable appearance in the popular television series "Perry Mason" in 1957.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Sydney Smith's personal life was marked by two significant relationships. He was married to Esther Abbye Ott, and later, Mary Powers. Though his personal life remained largely private, it is clear that these relationships played a vital role in shaping his experiences and outlook.

Sydney Smith's life came full circle on March 4th, 1978, when he passed away in Seattle, Washington, USA. Despite the passage of time, his legacy lives on through his impressive body of work, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

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1965
Honey West
Honey West as Addison
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1964
Apache Rifles
Apache Rifles as General of the Army
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1962
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm as The Spokesman (segment "The Singing Bone")
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1960
The Gallant Hours
The Gallant Hours as Rear Admiral Norm Scott (uncredited)
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1958
Tonka
Tonka as General Alfred Howe Terry
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No Time for Sergeants
No Time for Sergeants as Maj. Gen. Vernon Pollard
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Party Girl
Party Girl as Judge Bookwell (uncredited)
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1957
Valerie
Valerie as Judge Frisbee
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Fury at Showdown
Fury at Showdown as Van Steeden
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1951
The Frogmen
The Frogmen as Gen. Coleson