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Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Smith - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJuly 03, 1942
Age83
BirthplaceNew Lisbon, Wisconsin, U.S.
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Kurtwood Smith's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForPlaying Clarence Boddicker in 'RoboCop' and Red Forman in 'That '70s Show.'

Intro

Kurtwood Smith is an American actor, best known for his roles as Clarence Boddicker in the film 'RoboCop' and as Red Forman in the television sitcom 'That '70s Show.' His career spans film, television, and voice acting, with notable performances in science fiction and drama.

Early Life & Background

Kurtwood Smith was born on July 3, 1942, in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. He was raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Canoga Park High School in 1961 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts from San Jose State College and a Master of Fine Arts from Stanford University.

Career Highlights

  • Played Clarence Boddicker in 'RoboCop' (1987)
  • Starred as Red Forman in 'That '70s Show' (1998–2006)
  • Appeared in films such as 'Dead Poets Society' (1989) and 'Broken Arrow' (1996)
  • Had recurring roles in series such as '24', 'Resurrection', and voice work in 'Green Lantern: The Animated Series'

Trivia

  • His mother named him 'Kurtwood' because she wanted a unique name.
  • He has appeared in both 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and 'Star Trek: Voyager.'

FAQs

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How old is Kurtwood Smith?

Kurtwood Smith is 83 years old.

When was Kurtwood Smith born?

Kurtwood Smith was born the 3 July 1942.

Where is Kurtwood Smith from?

New Lisbon, Wisconsin, U.S..

On His Birth-Day

About July 3rd, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 3, 1942, Adolf Hitler met with Field Marshal Fedor von Bock to discuss military strategies on the Eastern Front during World War II. This meeting was part of the ongoing planning for Operation Barbarossa.
  • Day of the week: July 3rd, 1942 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurtwood_Smith
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001748/