Lois Smith - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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Lois Smith

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

BornNovember 03, 1930
Age95
BirthplaceTopeka, Kansas, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Lois Smith's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForAward-winning film, television, and stage actress; known for roles in 'East of Eden', 'Five Easy Pieces', 'Minority Report', and 'Lady Bird'.

Intro

Lois Smith is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile performances on stage, film, and television. With a career spanning over seven decades, she is celebrated for her roles in productions such as 'East of Eden', 'Five Easy Pieces', and 'Minority Report', as well as for her extensive work in theatre.

Early Life & Background

Lois Smith was born in Topeka, Kansas. She developed an interest in acting at an early age, later studying theater at the University of Washington in Seattle before moving to New York to pursue acting professionally.

Career Highlights

  • Debut film role as Anne in Elia Kazan’s 'East of Eden' (1955) [1][2]
  • Acclaimed performance in 'Five Easy Pieces' (1970)
  • Role as Dr. Iris Hineman in Steven Spielberg's 'Minority Report' (2002)
  • Widely recognized for her stage performances, including the original Broadway production of 'The Grapes of Wrath' [2][3]
  • Tony Award winner for Best Featured Actress in a Play for 'The Inheritance' in 2021
  • Appearances in notable TV series such as 'True Blood', 'Desperate Housewives', and 'The Americans'

Trivia

  • Smith was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2007 [3]
  • She made her Broadway debut in 1952 with the play 'Time Out for Ginger' [2]
  • Lois Smith has received multiple Obie Awards for her off-Broadway work
  • Her long career has made her one of the oldest actors to win a Tony Award, receiving the honor at age 90 [2][4]

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Lois Smith?

Lois Smith is 95 years old.

When was Lois Smith born?

Lois Smith was born the 3 November 1930.

Where is Lois Smith from?

Topeka, Kansas, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About November 3rd, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: William H. Dana was a notable pilot associated with the experimental X-15 aircraft, a groundbreaking high-speed research aircraft that pushed the boundaries of aerospace technology.
  • Day of the week: November 3rd, 1930 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: The Peanut Vendor by Don Azpiazu & His Havana Casino Orchestra
  • Popular movie: All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone

Check the link for more news and curiosities on November 3rd, 1930.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_Smith