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William Smith

American actor (1933-2021)

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Also known as William Emmett Smith

Born: March 24, 1933
Died: July 5, 2021
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1.“William Smith, Action Actor and Star of ‘Laredo’ and ‘Rich Man, Poor Man,’ Dies at 88”hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/william-smith-dead-laredo-rich-man-poor-man-1234979961/
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Birthplace: Columbia
Place of death: Los Angeles
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: actor
, television actor
, film actor
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Education: Syracuse University
, University of Paris
, University of California, Los Angeles
+1 more
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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William Emmett Smith Jr. was an American actor and stunt performer. His career spanned nearly 80 years across film and television, often in imposing or villainous character roles.

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HHollywood Man1976 · 1976 film by Jack Starrett

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Given name: William
Participated in conflict: Korean War
Family name: Smith
Name in native language: William Smith
Start of work period: 1942
Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
2.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-07-21
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End of work period: 2020
Number of children: 3
Native language: English
Writing language: English

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