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 William Smith was probably best known for his portrayal as "Falconetti" in Rich Man, Poor Man (1976). He first came to the screen as a child actor in films such as Going My Way (1944) and The Song of Bernadette (1943), before entering the service during the Korean War, where his fluency in foreign languages landed him in the N.S.A. Security Squadron 6907.While working towards his doctorate, he landed a contract with MGM and never looked back. Over the next thirty years, Smith became one of the kings of B-movie and television villainy.Smith died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles in 2021, aged 88.
Bio:
William Smith was probably best known for his portrayal as "Falconetti" in Rich Man, Poor Man (1976). He first came to the screen as a child actor in films such as Going My Way (1944) and The Song of Bernadette (1943), before entering the service during the Korean War, where his fluency in foreign languages landed him in the N.S.A. Security Squadron 6907.While working towards his doctorate, he landed a contract with MGM and never looked back. Over the next thirty years, Smith became one of the kings of B-movie and television villainy.Smith died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles in 2021, aged 88.
Tivia:
Competed in motocross events with Steve McQueen and doubled as one of the track riders in C.C. & Company (1970).Performed over 5,100 continuous sit-ups over a five-hour period.Bruce Lee personally offered Smith the co-lead in Enter the Dragon (1973), but another film went over schedule and John Saxon stepped into the role.Direct descendant of Western figures Kit Carson and Daniel Boone.Child actor in both "A" and "B" movies of the 1940s. He stated in a horror magazine that during breaks on the set of The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), in which Smith played a village boy, the film's star Lon Chaney Jr., treated all of the children on the set to ice cream.Studied kung fu for eight years with Jimmy Woo and kenpo karate master Ed Parker.Two-time Arm Wrestling World Champion--200-lb. class, Petaluma, CA.Threw the discus 151 feet at a time when the top AAU distance was 150.6 feet.Had a 31-1 record as an amateur boxerFilmed an eight-minute test pilot portraying Caine for the TV series Kung Fu (1972), wearing prosthetic eyepieces to make him appear Chinese. The network wanted Smith for the role, but producer Jerry Thorpe ultimately deemed him too muscular and menacing.Fought California wildfires in the early 1950s.Won the Light-Heavyweight German-Austrian Boxing Championship while in the US Air Force.Inducted into the Venice Muscle Beach Bodybuilding Hall of Fame 2010.Spoke fluent French, Italian, and Russian.Honorary member of the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures.Won a Muscle Beach contest by performing 35 inverted handstand dipsAppeared in the final episode of Batman (1966), the first episode of The Rockford Files (1974), and although he was in the final season cast, he was not in the final episode of Hawaii Five-O (1968), he received on-screen credit only.Training partner of first Mr. Olympia, Larry Scott.Held the US Air Force Light-Heavyweight Weightlifting Championship.Worked as a lifeguard on the French Riviera.Played semi-pro football for the Wiesbaden Flyers in Germany.Being a record-holder for reverse-curling his own body weight was a rumor. The correct weight he reverse-curled was 163 lbs.Turned down the role of Tarzan at MGM but later stunt-doubled for former Tarzan Lex Barker while living in France.Competed as a downhill skier in AAU events at Mammoth Mountain, CA.Lifetime Achievement Award from Academy of Bodybuilding and FitnessHad one son (William Emmett Smith III) with first wife, Michele Smith, and one daughter (Sherri Anne Cervelli DOB: April 24, 1980) with his second wife, Joanne Cervelli.Recipient of the 2005 Southern California Motion Picture Council Award and of the 2008 Silver Spur Award.His favorite writer was Fyodor Dostoevsky.His parents were William E. Smith (1891-1973) and Emily (Richards) Smith (1895-1976). He and his elder sister (by two years), Emily, were named for their parents. William was born on his mother's 38th birthday.Worked as a trainer at [XXXXX]'s Hollywood Gym. |
| Name: |
William Smith |
Type: |
Actor,Stunts,Additional Crew (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Stunts,Additional Crew |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Stunts,Additional Crew |
| Model rank: |
771 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:39:29 |
| Height: |
6' 2' (1.88 m) |
| Biography: |
William Smith was probably best known for his portrayal as \"Falconetti\" in Rich Man, Poor Man (1976). He first came to the screen as a child actor in films such as Going My Way (1944) and The Song of Bernadette (1943), before entering the serv |
| Trivia: |
Competed in motocross events with Steve McQueen and doubled as one of the track riders in C.C. & Company (1970).Performed over 5,100 continuous sit-ups over a five-hour period.Bruce Lee personally offered Smith the co-lead in Enter the Dragon (1973), but another film went over schedule and John Saxon stepped into the role.Direct descendant of Western figures Kit Carson and Daniel Boone.Child actor in both "A" and "B" movies of the 1940s. He stated in a horror magazine that during breaks on the set of The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), in which Smith played a village boy, the film's star Lon Chaney Jr., treated all of the children on the set to ice cream.Studied kung fu for eight years with Jimmy Woo and kenpo karate master Ed Parker.Two-time Arm Wrestling World Champion--200-lb. class, Petaluma, CA.Threw the discus 151 feet at a time when the top AAU distance was 150.6 feet.Had a 31-1 record as an amateur boxerFilmed an eight-minute test pilot portraying Caine for the TV series Kung Fu (1972), wearing prosthetic eyepieces to make him appear Chinese. The network wanted Smith for the role, but producer Jerry Thorpe ultimately deemed him too muscular and menacing.Fought California wildfires in the early 1950s.Won the Light-Heavyweight German-Austrian Boxing Championship while in the US Air Force.Inducted into the Venice Muscle Beach Bodybuilding Hall of Fame 2010.Spoke fluent French, Italian, and Russian.Honorary member of the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures.Won a Muscle Beach contest by performing 35 inverted handstand dipsAppeared in the final episode of Batman (1966), the first episode of The Rockford Files (1974), and although he was in the final season cast, he was not in the final episode of Hawaii Five-O (1968), he received on-screen credit only.Training partner of first Mr. Olympia, Larry Scott.Held the US Air Force Light-Heavyweight Weightlifting Championship.Worked as a lifeguard on the French Riviera.Played semi-pro football for the Wiesbaden Flyers in Germany.Being a record-holder for reverse-curling his own body weight was a rumor. The correct weight he reverse-curled was 163 lbs.Turned down the role of Tarzan at MGM but later stunt-doubled for former Tarzan Lex Barker while living in France.Competed as a downhill skier in AAU events at Mammoth Mountain, CA.Lifetime Achievement Award from Academy of Bodybuilding and FitnessHad one son (William Emmett Smith III) with first wife, Michele Smith, and one daughter (Sherri Anne Cervelli DOB: April 24, 1980) with his second wife, Joanne Cervelli.Recipient of the 2005 Southern California Motion Picture Council Award and of the 2008 Silver Spur Award.His favorite writer was Fyodor Dostoevsky.His parents were William E. Smith (1891-1973) and Emily (Richards) Smith (1895-1976). He and his elder sister (by two years), Emily, were named for their parents. William was born on his mother's 38th birthday.Worked as a trainer at [XXXXX]'s Hollywood Gym. |
| Trademarks: |
18 1/4 inch arms |
| Quotes: |
Sammy [Sammy Davis Jr.] was really good friends with Peter Brown. Peter got married to a French girl, Yvette. He had this little ceremony in this church in Beverly Hills. Sammy . . . and Dean Martin were there. Dean Martin fell sound asleep just before Peter said "I do" [makes loud snoring noises]. But Dean Martin was one of the nicest guys I ever met in my life.
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[about the first time he met co-star Neville Brand on the set of their series Laredo (1965)] Neville looked like he'd been hit by a truck. He was half dressed. He growled and mugged and scratched himself for half an hour, but Neville was one of the most decorated war heroes . . . In his own way he was a great guy. Neville did good fight scenes, but he couldn't ride a horse. He'd get on a horse about 20 yards away from the camera and he'd come a-runnin'. He'd get about 10 yards away in towards the camera and he'd fall on his face. I don't think he ever made one shot where he completed a ride in two years. But he was a pretty good guy and he thought he was a tough guy but he couldn't punch his way through a wet cracker. He had a little problem with alcohol. He'd come up to me and hit me about that hard [indicates very soft tap] and I'd joke, "Oh, Neville, don't hit me no more, please" . . . I'd get him some coffee and he'd be fine. I didn't have any problem with him, but I think some of the people with the network didn't like him. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Stunts,Additional Crew |
| Others works: |
(2000) Music video: Appeared in Pantera's "Revolution is My Name" video.
(1998) TV commercial: Videotron.
(1997) TV commercial: Pace Picante Sauce.
(1988) Print ad: Visconti Leathers.
(1968) Print ad: Weider Barbell.
(1968) Print ad: I |
| Spouse: |
Joanne Cervelli (1989 - July 5, 2021) (his death, 1 child)Michele (1969 - ?) (divorced, 1 child) |
| Parents: |
William E. Smith
Emily Smith |
| Relatives: |
Emily Smith (Sibling) |
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