Lionel Mark Smith — Movies, TV Shows & Roles

Actor

1946-02-05 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Male

23 series in the catalog

Lionel Mark Smith (February 5, 1946 – February 13, 2008) was an American film and theater actor.
Smith frequently worked with David Mamet and appeared in several films including Galaxina, Homicide, Edmond, State and Main, Spartan, and Treasure of Pirate's Point. He also appeared on such television series as Seinfeld, NYPD Blue, Beverly Hills, 90210, Hill Street Blues, and The Unit.
His last appearance was in the 2007 horror film Stuck. He died of cancer in 2008, aged 62.
Life
Smith has been called a "long-time colleague" of David Mamet, appearing in various plays and films of the latter.
At his death in 2008, his career was saluted in the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter.