Charles Martin Smith
American actor (born 1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Martin Smith (born October 30, 1953) is an American actor, writer, and director of film and television based in British Columbia, Canada. He is known for his roles in American Graffiti (1973), The Buddy Holly Story (1978), Never Cry Wolf (1983), Starman (1984), The Untouchables (1987), Deep Cover (1992), And the Band Played On (1993), Speechless (1994) and Deep Impact (1998).
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Born | (1953-10-30) October 30, 1953 (age 70) Van Nuys, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1971–present |
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Ursula Martin (divorced) |
Children | 1 |
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Relatives | Paul J. Smith (uncle), Hank Smith (uncle) |
As a director, he is further known for the films Air Bud (1997), The Snow Walker (2003), Stone of Destiny (2008), Dolphin Tale (2011), Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) and A Dog's Way Home (2019). His directorial work has earned him much acclaim, with BAFTA Scotland, Genie nominations, and numerous Leo Award nominations.