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Charles Martin Smith | |
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![]() Smith at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival | |
Born | Van Nuys, California, U.S. | October 30, 1953
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Years active | 1971–present |
Spouse |
Ursula Martin (divorced) |
Children | 1 |
Father | Frank Smith |
Relatives | Paul J. Smith (uncle), Hank Smith (uncle) |
Charles Martin Smith (born October 30, 1953) is an American actor and filmmaker, based in British Columbia, Canada.
His breakout role was as Terry "The Toad" Fields in George Lucas' film American Graffiti (1973), which he reprised for its sequel More American Graffiti (1979). He subsequently worked had notable roles in The Spikes Gang (1974), The Buddy Holly Story (1978), Starman (1984), The Untouchables (1987), Deep Cover (1992), And the Band Played On (1993), Speechless (1994) and Deep Impact (1998). After starring in the 1983 film Never Cry Wolf, a biopic of Canadian environmentalist Farley Mowat, Smith moved to British Columbia, where he has resided since.
Smith made his directorial debut with the comedy horror film Trick or Treat (1986). His subsequent films include Air Bud (1997), Dolphin Tale (2011), Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) and A Dog's Way Home (2019). He received Genie Award nominations for Best Director and Best Screenplay for The Snow Walker (2003), and BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Feature Film for Stone of Destiny (2008). He's also been nominated for seven Leo Awards.