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 Ilan Mitchell-Smith was born in New York City and began studying ballet at an early age. After his family relocated to Amherst, Massachusetts, he was enrolled in dance classes four days a week and eventually got a scholarship with the School of American Ballet. While at the ballet, he was discovered by a casting agent for director Sidney Lumet and was signed to play Timothy Hutton's character as a young boy in the film, Daniel (1983). That led to a major role in The Wild Life (1984) in which he played a young man who had a romanticized notion of the '60s, a part that required a lot of research into the milieu of the times.
Bio:
Ilan Mitchell-Smith was born in New York City and began studying ballet at an early age. After his family relocated to Amherst, Massachusetts, he was enrolled in dance classes four days a week and eventually got a scholarship with the School of American Ballet. While at the ballet, he was discovered by a casting agent for director Sidney Lumet and was signed to play Timothy Hutton's character as a young boy in the film, Daniel (1983). That led to a major role in The Wild Life (1984) in which he played a young man who had a romanticized notion of the '60s, a part that required a lot of research into the milieu of the times.
Tivia:
When he and his wife, Susannah, were dating, he never told her of his previous acting career. But he confessed after finding out that, coincidentally, one of her favorite movies was The Chocolate War (1988), which Ilan had starred in.Is now a Lecturer in the English Department at Texas A&M University. Has done extensive study and lecturing on the role of gender in medieval romances. Does not like having his picture taken so students will not recognize him as "Wyatt.". (July 2005)He is now an Assistant Professor of English at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. (January 2008)In addition to his education at Texas A&M, he also holds a B.A. in medieval studies from University of California at Davis and an M.A. from Fordham University in New York.His mother, Clary Mitchell-Smith, is a psychotherapist based in Hawaii, his father, Lawrence Smith, is an art history professor in Massachusetts, and his sister, Natania, is an artist living in England.Son, Asher, born 2000.Long Beach, California, USA: Assistant Professor in the English department at California State University, Long Beach, specializing in Medieval English Literature. (September 2009)Met his wife at Santa Monica Junior College.Daughter, Eloise, born 1998.Assistant Professor of English at Angelo State University. (April 2007)Moved to Texas in 1998.The name Ilan is Hebrew for "tree.".Is now a Professor of History at Texas A&M University. Does not like having his picture taken so students will not recognize him as "Wyatt.". (2000)Studying for a doctorate in medieval studies, Texas A&M University, where he also teaches freshman composition. (1998)He is of Russian Jewish descent. |
| Name: |
Ilan Mitchell-Smith |
Type: |
Actor (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor |
| Products for sale: |
Actor |
| Model rank: |
445 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:48:45 |
Ilan Mitchell-Smith profile
| Height: |
5' 10' (1.78 m) |
| Biography: |
Ilan Mitchell-Smith was born in New York City and began studying ballet at an early age. After his family relocated to Amherst, Massachusetts, he was enrolled in dance classes four days a week and eventually got a scholarship with the School of Ameri |
| Trivia: |
When he and his wife, Susannah, were dating, he never told her of his previous acting career. But he confessed after finding out that, coincidentally, one of her favorite movies was The Chocolate War (1988), which Ilan had starred in.Is now a Lecturer in the English Department at Texas A&M University. Has done extensive study and lecturing on the role of gender in medieval romances. Does not like having his picture taken so students will not recognize him as "Wyatt.". (July 2005)He is now an Assistant Professor of English at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. (January 2008)In addition to his education at Texas A&M, he also holds a B.A. in medieval studies from University of California at Davis and an M.A. from Fordham University in New York.His mother, Clary Mitchell-Smith, is a psychotherapist based in Hawaii, his father, Lawrence Smith, is an art history professor in Massachusetts, and his sister, Natania, is an artist living in England.Son, Asher, born 2000.Long Beach, California, USA: Assistant Professor in the English department at California State University, Long Beach, specializing in Medieval English Literature. (September 2009)Met his wife at Santa Monica Junior College.Daughter, Eloise, born 1998.Assistant Professor of English at Angelo State University. (April 2007)Moved to Texas in 1998.The name Ilan is Hebrew for "tree.".Is now a Professor of History at Texas A&M University. Does not like having his picture taken so students will not recognize him as "Wyatt.". (2000)Studying for a doctorate in medieval studies, Texas A&M University, where he also teaches freshman composition. (1998)He is of Russian Jewish descent. |
| Quotes: |
Choosing to do something I love, even if it's about knights and chivalry, is a valid choice. I'm happy doing what I'm doing. [on leaving acting to pursue a career in academia] |
| Salaries: |
Weird Science (1985) - $150,000 |
| Job title: |
Actor |
| Spouse: |
Susannah Demaree (1995 - present) (2 children) |
| Children: |
Smith,AsherEloise Smith |
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