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Kurtwood Smith

Actor

Kurtwood Smith

  • Born: 3 July 1943, New Lisbon, Wisconsin, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $10 million

Kurtwood Smith is a distinguished American actor known for his versatile roles in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Red Forman in the sitcom 'That '70s Show' and has appeared in various notable films including…

About Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Smith is a distinguished American actor known for his versatile roles in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Red Forman in the sitcom 'That '70s Show' and has appeared in various notable films including 'RoboCop' and 'Dead Poets Society.' Smith is celebrated for his distinctive voice and strong character performances.

Born
3 July 1943, New Lisbon, Wisconsin, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Elaine Aiken (2003-present)
Children
2 children, including Laura Smith and Shannon Smith
Parents
Richard Smith and Mary Smith
Estimated net worth
$10 million

Fun facts about Kurtwood Smith

  • Kurtwood Smith served in the United States Army before pursuing an acting career.
  • He is an accomplished stage actor, having performed in numerous theatrical productions, including works by Shakespeare.

Famous Kurtwood Smith quotes

“I am your father.”
RoboCop (1987)
“What are you doing in my house?”
That '70s Show (1998-2006), 1998
“You can't take it with you.”
Dead Poets Society (1989)

Kurtwood Smith filmography

Cast (140)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Regular Show: The Lost Tapes TVGene (voice)9.6
2023Carol & the End of the World TV(voice)7.3
2023RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop TVSelf8.1
2023That '90s Show TVRed Forman6.7
2022Firestarter MovieDr. Joseph Wanless5.4
2022The Dropout TVDavid Boies7.4
2022In Search of Tomorrow MovieSelf - Interviewee6.8
2021Power On: The Story of Xbox TVSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)8.6
2021Ultra City Smiths TVCarpenter K. Smith (voice)6.6
2021Monsters at Work TVAlistair Clawbottom (voice)7.2
Show 130 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2021Jupiter's Legacy TVOld Man Miller6.9
2020Business Ethics MovieMagnus Hardcastle7.3
2020Star Trek: Lower Decks TVClar (voice)7.6
2019The Movies That Made Us TVSelf7.3
2019Perfect Harmony TVTinsley6.2
2019Perpetual Grace LTD TVUncle Dave7.3
2017El Camino Christmas MovieSheriff Bob Fuller5.5
2017Future Man TVVise7.2
2017Amityville: The Awakening MovieDr. Milton5.3
2016The Ranch TVSam Peterson7.4
2015Patriot TVLeslie Claret7.6
2015Regular Show: The Movie MovieGene (voice)7.9
2015Pig Goat Banana Cricket TVAngry Old Raisin (voice)4.2
2015Marvel's Agent Carter TVVernon Masters7.5
2014Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories TVFather Krang7.2
2014Resurrection TVHenry Langston7.3
2013Rick and Morty TVGeneral Nathan (voice)8.7
2013Beware the Batman TVLieutenant James Gordon (voice)7.3
2013Turbo MovieIndy CEO (voice)6.3
2013Maron TVTier 47.0
2012Hitchcock MovieGeoffrey Shurlock6.6
2012Robot and Monster TVMr. Wheelie (voice)6.0
2011Green Lantern: The Animated Series TVShyir Rev (voice)7.8
2011Suits TVTed Tucker8.2
2011Love Bites TVEd Strathmore6.3
2011CHAOS TVH.J. Higgins6.6
2011Cedar Rapids MovieOrin Helgesson5.9
2010Regular Show TVGene / Park Ranger #3 (voice)8.6
2010Regular Show TVGene (voice)8.6
2010Neighbors from Hell TVDon Killbride6.4
2009Titan Maximum TVMercury General (voice)5.7
2009Green Lantern: First Flight MovieKanjar Ro (voice)6.9
2009Starz Inside - Unforgettably Evil MovieSelf4.8
2008Childrens Hospital TVBen Hayflick7.0
2008Worst Week TVDick Clayton6.7
2007Thank God You're Here TVSelf
2007Entry Level MovieNick4.8
2007Supreme Courtships TVJustice Henry Greenberg
2006Hard Scrambled MovieBenno7.5
2006Squirrel Boy TVUnknown character5.6
2006Psych TVBrett Connors7.9
2005The Trouble with Dee Dee MovieWilliam Rutherford5.6
2005Robot Chicken TVUnknown character7.6
2005Medium TVEdward Cooper7.5
2004House TVDr. Obyedkov8.6
2004Lonely Place MovieUnknown character10.0
2004Trespassing MovieDr. Theodore Rosen4.8
2002Fillmore! TVUnknown character7.4
2002That '70s KISS Show MovieSelf / Red Forman
2002ChalkZone TVUnknown character7.3
2001Justice League TVProsecutor (voice)8.2
200124 TVSenator Blaine Mayer7.8
2001UC: Undercover TVUnknown character6.7
2001Teddy Bears' Picnic MovieSec. of Transportation William Easter4.0
2001The Zeta Project TVAgent Bennet (voice)7.5
2001Gary & Mike TVOfficer Dick (voice)7.0
2001Gary & Mike TV(voice)7.0
2000Malcolm in the Middle TVPrincipal Block8.5
1999Girl, Interrupted MovieDr. Crumble7.6
1999Batman Beyond TVAgent Bennett (voice)8.2
1998That '70s Show TVRed Forman7.9
1998A Bright Shining Lie MovieGeneral Westmoreland6.0
1998Deep Impact MovieOtis Hefter6.3
1998Safety Patrol! MoviePrincipal (uncredited)4.8
1998Shelter MovieTom Cantrell3.8
1998The Magnificent Seven TVCol. Emmett Anderson6.6
1997Men in Black: The Series TVForbus (voice)7.4
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1997Prefontaine MovieCurtis Cunningham6.6
1996Citizen Ruth MovieNorm Stoney6.6
1996E! True Hollywood Story TVSelf8.1
1996A Time to Kill MovieStump Sisson7.4
1996Broken Arrow MovieSecretary of Defense Baird6.1
19963rd Rock from the Sun TVJacob7.5
1995To Die For MovieEarl Stone6.6
1995Last of the Dogmen MovieSheriff Deegan6.8
1995Under Siege 2: Dark Territory MovieGeneral Stanley Cooper5.9
1995Star Trek: Voyager TVAnnorax7.8
1994While Justice Sleeps MovieLeonard Rosenglass6.5
1994Dead on Sight MovieJulian Thompson4.3
1994RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement MovieClarence Boddicker6.9
1993The X-Files TVAgent Bill Patterson8.4
1993Heart and Souls MoviePatterson (uncredited)7.0
1993Big Wave Dave's TVJack Lord7.0
1993Doorways MovieTraeger4.2
1993The Crush MovieCliff Forrester6.7
1993Boxing Helena MovieDr. Alan Harrison5.0
1993RoboCop 3 MovieClarence Boddicker (archive footage)4.9
1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine TVThrax7.9
1992Fortress MoviePrison Director Poe6.1
1992The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live! MovieSelf7.0
1991Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country MovieFederation President7.0
1991Shadows and Fog MovieVogel's Follower6.7
1991Company Business MovieElliot Jaffe5.3
1991Oscar MovieLt. Toomey, Chicago PD6.4
1990Quick Change MovieRuss Crane / Lombino6.7
199012:01 PM MovieMyron Castleman7.0
1989The Simpsons TVHub's Father (voice)8.0
1989The Nightmare Years TVDr. Josef Goebbels6.5
1989Heart of Dixie MovieProfessor Flournoy5.8
1989Dead Poets Society MovieMr. Perry8.3
1989True Believer MovieRobert Reynard6.2
1988Two Idiots in Hollywood MovieDefense Attorney4.0
1988Rambo III MovieGriggs6.2
1987The New Adventures of Beans Baxter TVMr. Sue7.0
1987RoboCop MovieClarence Boddicker7.4
198721 Jump Street TVSpencer Phillips7.3
1986The Christmas Gift MovieJake Richards5.6
1986The Delos Adventure MovieArthur McNeil3.4
1986It's Garry Shandling's Show TVPaul Bosgang7.1
1986Power's Play MovieUnknown character9.0
1985The Midnight Hour MovieCaptain Warren Jensen5.9
1985International Airport MovieGilbert6.0
1985Deadly Messages MovieLieutenant Burton5.8
1984Flashpoint MovieCarson6.2
1984Blue Thunder TVBill Spradley6.9
1983Going Berserk MovieClarence5.1
1983Staying Alive MovieChoreographer5.8
1983Missing Pieces MovieSincoff9.0
1983The Renegades TVCaptain Scanlon6.5
1983The A-Team TVMr. Carson7.5
1982Newhart TVUnknown character7.2
1982Newhart TVChet7.2
1982The Renegades MovieCapt. Frank Scanlon6.6
1982American Playhouse TVDad (segment 'Homesick')6.6
1981Zoot Suit MovieSergeant Smith6.4
1977Lou Grant TVUnknown character7.4
1977Lou Grant TVDeRopp7.4
TBADoorways TVUnknown character8.0
TBAAll American Tooles MovieDr. Vermillion

Crew (1)

YearTitleRoleRating
2023That '90s Show TVExecutive Producer · Production6.7

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Questions about Kurtwood Smith

What are some of Kurtwood Smith's most famous roles?

Kurtwood Smith is best known for his role as Red Forman in 'That '70s Show' and as Clarence Boddicker in 'RoboCop.' He has also appeared in 'Dead Poets Society' and various television series.

Has Kurtwood Smith won any awards?

Yes, Kurtwood Smith has received several awards, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for his guest appearance on 'Picket Fences.' He has been recognized for his contributions to both film and television.

What was Kurtwood Smith's first film?

Kurtwood Smith's film debut was in the 1978 movie 'F.I.S.T.,' where he played a supporting role. This marked the beginning of his extensive career in film and television.

What is Kurtwood Smith's net worth?

Kurtwood Smith's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting his successful career in acting spanning several decades.

Has Kurtwood Smith worked in any animated series?

Yes, Kurtwood Smith has lent his voice to various animated series, including 'Justice League' and 'The Simpsons,' showcasing his versatility as an actor.

What is a notable milestone in Kurtwood Smith's career?

A notable milestone in Kurtwood Smith's career was his iconic role as Red Forman in 'That '70s Show,' which solidified his status as a beloved character actor in American television.

Is Kurtwood Smith involved in any charitable activities?

Kurtwood Smith is known for his involvement in various charitable activities, including supporting organizations that focus on education and the arts, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the community.

What genre of films is Kurtwood Smith most associated with?

Kurtwood Smith is most associated with drama and comedy genres, having portrayed a wide range of characters in both serious and comedic roles throughout his career.