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 Shawnee Smith has consistently put her versatile talents to use in the film, television, theatrical and musical arenas with much success. Her impressive career includes a co-starring role on an award-winning television show, which is now strong in syndication, and a variety of memorable roles in hit feature films. She also toured America and the U.K. fronting a rather extreme rock band called "Fydolla Ho". Smith was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to Patricia Ann (Smoak), an oncology nurse, and James H. "Jim" Smith, a financial planner and U.S. Air Force pilot. Shawnee's achievements began early in her career when she appeared in the movie Annie (1982). As a young actress, she was awarded the Youth in Film Award for Best Actress in a television film for her role in the CBS drama Crime of Innocence (1985). She was honored with the Dramalogue Critics Award for her performance in the theatrical production "To Gillian on her 37th Birthday". In the same year, she received rave reviews for her co-starring role with Richard Dreyfuss at the Huntington Hartford Theatre in "The Hands of its Enemy". Shawnee then starred in The Blob (1988) for Columbia Pictures, in the hit comedy Summer School (1987) for Paramount Pictures and in Who's Harry Crumb? (1989), also for Columbia Pictures. Those roles would be followed by appearances in such highly-acclaimed films as Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Armageddon (1998), Desperate Hours (1990) and Breakfast of Champions (1999). Shawnee's television credits are equally as impressive, with a list that includes a regular role on the hit CBS comedy Becker (1998) as well as series regular roles on The Tom Show (1997) and Arsenio (1997). She appeared in the CBS television movies Something Borrowed, Something Blue (1997), I Saw What You Did (1988) and Face of Evil (1996), as well as the miniseries The Stand (1994) and The Shining (1997). Her recent film projects include The Almost Guys (2004), Saw (2004), a gritty, taut and terrifying film and the sequel Saw II (2005). Satisfied with pushing the extremes in her critically-acclaimed punk/metal band "Fydolla Ho", Shawnee is working on her first solo record with Queens of the Stone Age producer Chris Goss.
Bio:
Shawnee Smith has consistently put her versatile talents to use in the film, television, theatrical and musical arenas with much success. Her impressive career includes a co-starring role on an award-winning television show, which is now strong in syndication, and a variety of memorable roles in hit feature films. She also toured America and the U.K. fronting a rather extreme rock band called "Fydolla Ho". Smith was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to Patricia Ann (Smoak), an oncology nurse, and James H. "Jim" Smith, a financial planner and U.S. Air Force pilot. Shawnee's achievements began early in her career when she appeared in the movie Annie (1982). As a young actress, she was awarded the Youth in Film Award for Best Actress in a television film for her role in the CBS drama Crime of Innocence (1985). She was honored with the Dramalogue Critics Award for her performance in the theatrical production "To Gillian on her 37th Birthday". In the same year, she received rave reviews for her co-starring role with Richard Dreyfuss at the Huntington Hartford Theatre in "The Hands of its Enemy". Shawnee then starred in The Blob (1988) for Columbia Pictures, in the hit comedy Summer School (1987) for Paramount Pictures and in Who's Harry Crumb? (1989), also for Columbia Pictures. Those roles would be followed by appearances in such highly-acclaimed films as Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Armageddon (1998), Desperate Hours (1990) and Breakfast of Champions (1999). Shawnee's television credits are equally as impressive, with a list that includes a regular role on the hit CBS comedy Becker (1998) as well as series regular roles on The Tom Show (1997) and Arsenio (1997). She appeared in the CBS television movies Something Borrowed, Something Blue (1997), I Saw What You Did (1988) and Face of Evil (1996), as well as the miniseries The Stand (1994) and The Shining (1997). Her recent film projects include The Almost Guys (2004), Saw (2004), a gritty, taut and terrifying film and the sequel Saw II (2005). Satisfied with pushing the extremes in her critically-acclaimed punk/metal band "Fydolla Ho", Shawnee is working on her first solo record with Queens of the Stone Age producer Chris Goss.
Tivia:
Hates horror films and has repeatedly admitted to being scared of her own movies.Originally turned down the role of "Amanda Young" in Saw (2004) because it was upsetting her. She was offered the role a second time and accepted after seeing the original short film by James Wan and Leigh Whannell.She was writer/director James Wan's first choice to play the role of Amanda in the film Saw (2004). He was motivated by a crush he had on her since the age of 14. Fellow Saw alums Darren Lynn Bousman and Leigh Whannell have also made their crushes known during the DVD commentaries.Was 4 months pregnant with her son Jakson during the filming of Saw II (2005).Is a triathlete.Was pregnant with her daughter, Verve, throughout the first season of Becker (1998).She still gets recognized by fans as Meg Penny from The Blob (1988) and loves it.Appeared in two films directed by Michael Bay, Armageddon (1998) and The Island (2005), in both of which she acts in only one scene, alongside Steve Buscemi as his love interest.Formed her punk-rock band "Fydolla Ho" with Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Skindred vocalist Benji Webbe as a small recording project. The band went on to release a full album, along with two EPs, and tour the United States and United Kingdom before officially splitting in 2004.Her conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy in 2012 was the inspiration behind her directorial debut documentary, Orthodox: A Love Story.Smith has three children; a daughter named Verve, born in 1999, from her marriage to photographer Jason Reposar and a son named Jakson, born on December 12, 2005, from her brief marriage to musician Kai Mattoon. She gave birth to her third child, a boy, in March 2010.She is part of a desert-country rock band, called "Smith and Pyle", with actress Missi Pyle. They digitally released their debut album, It's OK to be Happy, in July 2008. The band plays shows consistently in California along with performing at conventions for fans. The band disbanded in 2011.She home schools her children.Can claim "military brat-hood" thanks to her father Jim, an Air Force officer. At the age of 16 she played an Air Force brat in the film Iron Eagle (1986).She was nominated for a Spike TV Scream Award in the "Most Vile Villain" category alongside her Saw IV (2007) costar Tobin Bell in 2007.Attended the Texas Frightmare Weekend convention in Dallas, TX as part of the Saw (2004) panel alongside Cary Elwes and Costas Mandylor. (April 2011)She is of English, German, Swiss-German, and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) ancestry.Good friends with Tammy Lauren, with whom she co-starred in the movies, Crime of Innocence (1985) and I Saw What You Did (1988).Writing and recording new songs with Missi Pyle at Rancho de la Luna in preparation for the second Smith & Pyle album. (April 2010)Performing at "The Mint" in Los Angeles, CA alongside Missi Pyle and their band, "Smith and Pyle". (November 2009)She is a registered Republican, and endorse Mitt Romney for the 2012 presidential election.Has shared the screen with actor Barry Flatman twice; in the television movie Easy Prey (1986) and in Saw III (2006).Daughter and second child of James H. Smith, financial planner and former United States of America Air Force pilot, and wife Patricia Ann Smoak, Oncology nurse.Paternal granddaughter of James Harold Smith (son of Robert Grady Smith and wife Carrie Alice Beacham, paternal grandson of John Bennett Smith and wife Margaret "Maggie" Elizabeth Baswell and maternal grandson of Archibald Lester Beacham and wife Elizabeth Ann Fowler) and wife Margaret Anne White (daughter of Wilbur or Wilber McKee White and wife Jeannette Kimball Faye, paternal granddaughter of Jacob H. White and wife Margaret "Maggie" Idalia Hogsett and maternal granddaughter of William Edwards Fay and wife Anna Miriam Kimball or Resoux).No relation to Rex Smith, Paul L. Smith, or Kurtwood Smith, despite a popular misconception.Maternal granddaughter of Benjamin O'Dell Smoak, Jr. (son of Benjamin O'Dell Smoak and wife Julia Elizabeth Gleaton, paternal grandson of William Barney Smoak and wife Della Virginia Sandifer and maternal grandson of Arthur Odom Gleaton and wife Alice Salley) and wife Charlotte Roland Funderburk (daughter of Ernest Roland Funderburk and wife Norma Olive Smith and paternal granddaughter of Lewis Glover Funderburk and wife Elizabeth "Lizzie" Agnes Till). |
| Name: |
Shawnee Smith |
Type: |
Actress,Producer,Director (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Producer,Director |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Producer,Director |
| Model rank: |
5 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:34:01 |
| Height: |
5' 3' (1.60 m) |
| Biography: |
Shawnee Smith has consistently put her versatile talents to use in the film, television, theatrical and musical arenas with much success. Her impressive career includes a co-starring role on an award-winning television show, which is now strong in sy |
| Trivia: |
Hates horror films and has repeatedly admitted to being scared of her own movies.Originally turned down the role of "Amanda Young" in Saw (2004) because it was upsetting her. She was offered the role a second time and accepted after seeing the original short film by James Wan and Leigh Whannell.She was writer/director James Wan's first choice to play the role of Amanda in the film Saw (2004). He was motivated by a crush he had on her since the age of 14. Fellow Saw alums Darren Lynn Bousman and Leigh Whannell have also made their crushes known during the DVD commentaries.Was 4 months pregnant with her son Jakson during the filming of Saw II (2005).Is a triathlete.Was pregnant with her daughter, Verve, throughout the first season of Becker (1998).She still gets recognized by fans as Meg Penny from The Blob (1988) and loves it.Appeared in two films directed by Michael Bay, Armageddon (1998) and The Island (2005), in both of which she acts in only one scene, alongside Steve Buscemi as his love interest.Formed her punk-rock band "Fydolla Ho" with Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Skindred vocalist Benji Webbe as a small recording project. The band went on to release a full album, along with two EPs, and tour the United States and United Kingdom before officially splitting in 2004.Her conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy in 2012 was the inspiration behind her directorial debut documentary, Orthodox: A Love Story.Smith has three children; a daughter named Verve, born in 1999, from her marriage to photographer Jason Reposar and a son named Jakson, born on December 12, 2005, from her brief marriage to musician Kai Mattoon. She gave birth to her third child, a boy, in March 2010.She is part of a desert-country rock band, called "Smith and Pyle", with actress Missi Pyle. They digitally released their debut album, It's OK to be Happy, in July 2008. The band plays shows consistently in California along with performing at conventions for fans. The band disbanded in 2011.She home schools her children.Can claim "military brat-hood" thanks to her father Jim, an Air Force officer. At the age of 16 she played an Air Force brat in the film Iron Eagle (1986).She was nominated for a Spike TV Scream Award in the "Most Vile Villain" category alongside her Saw IV (2007) costar Tobin Bell in 2007.Attended the Texas Frightmare Weekend convention in Dallas, TX as part of the Saw (2004) panel alongside Cary Elwes and Costas Mandylor. (April 2011)She is of English, German, Swiss-German, and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) ancestry.Good friends with Tammy Lauren, with whom she co-starred in the movies, Crime of Innocence (1985) and I Saw What You Did (1988).Writing and recording new songs with Missi Pyle at Rancho de la Luna in preparation for the second Smith & Pyle album. (April 2010)Performing at "The Mint" in Los Angeles, CA alongside Missi Pyle and their band, "Smith and Pyle". (November 2009)She is a registered Republican, and endorse Mitt Romney for the 2012 presidential election.Has shared the screen with actor Barry Flatman twice; in the television movie Easy Prey (1986) and in Saw III (2006).Daughter and second child of James H. Smith, financial planner and former United States of America Air Force pilot, and wife Patricia Ann Smoak, Oncology nurse.Paternal granddaughter of James Harold Smith (son of Robert Grady Smith and wife Carrie Alice Beacham, paternal grandson of John Bennett Smith and wife Margaret "Maggie" Elizabeth Baswell and maternal grandson of Archibald Lester Beacham and wife Elizabeth Ann Fowler) and wife Margaret Anne White (daughter of Wilbur or Wilber McKee White and wife Jeannette Kimball Faye, paternal granddaughter of Jacob H. White and wife Margaret "Maggie" Idalia Hogsett and maternal granddaughter of William Edwards Fay and wife Anna Miriam Kimball or Resoux).No relation to Rex Smith, Paul L. Smith, or Kurtwood Smith, despite a popular misconception.Maternal granddaughter of Benjamin O'Dell Smoak, Jr. (son of Benjamin O'Dell Smoak and wife Julia Elizabeth Gleaton, paternal grandson of William Barney Smoak and wife Della Virginia Sandifer and maternal grandson of Arthur Odom Gleaton and wife Alice Salley) and wife Charlotte Roland Funderburk (daughter of Ernest Roland Funderburk and wife Norma Olive Smith and paternal granddaughter of Lewis Glover Funderburk and wife Elizabeth "Lizzie" Agnes Till). |
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Acting is like a game of tennis. The better your opponent, the better you're going to play. I've had some of my best tennis matches with Tobin [Bell] because he's relentless about truth and has an incredible work ethic.
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(On the jaw trap in Saw (2004)) It was heavy. I had this mouth piece I had to clamp down and they padded it up to try and get it as tight to my head as possible because I really had to fling myself around. If I do something like that, I just go all the way with it.
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(On the role of "Amanda" in Saw (2004)) Amanda's been a great part to play over the years. She's my lucky strike. I take the scream queen title as an honor. I went from Becker (1998) to this character and they were so vastly different. Amanda's really changed, too. She gives a few, but she gets you. With any character I play, I gravitate to the juxtaposition and humor. It has been a fun ride.
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(after winning a 2007 Eyegore award) This scares me [referring to the award statue], I can't bring it home because of my children, I can't watch my own clip, the ghouls at the entrance of tonight upset me, but I do want to say thank you to everyone.
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(in reference to horror films) I don't like to see a scary image because it sticks in my mind. Which is maybe why I get hired to do the scary movies because I'm truly scared and upset. |
| Job title: |
Actress,Producer,Director |
| Others works: |
TV commercial for McDonalds, 1978.
Has her own rock band, "Fydolla Ho".
TV commercial for Rite-Aid in 1998. |
| Spouse: |
Christopher 'Kai' Mattoon (2005 - 2006) (divorced, 1 child)Jason Reposar (1998 - 2003) (divorced, 1 child) |
| Children: |
Verve ReposarJackson MattoonChild |
| Parents: |
James H. Smith
Patricia Ann Smith (Smoak) |
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