J.W. Smith
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
J.W. Smith is a producer and actor with more than 40 years of entertainment experience in motion pictures and television. J.W. grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he began his acting career at The Karamu House Community Theater. In the early 1970s, J.W. moved to New York City where he became a student in Uta Hagen's acting class at HB Studio and at The Henry Street Playhouse. During his stint in New York City, J.W. met and became close friends with Morgan Freeman and Bill Duke. More than four deca...
Known For
Filmography
Created Equal
2017
as Apartment Manager
Listen Up!
2004
as Construction Worker #2
Reno 911!
2003
as Prefect of Wanganui
Undisputed
2002
as Mess Guard
Spanish Judges
2000
as Red
Driven
1998
as Angry Man
Hoodlum
1997
as Calvin
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
as Detective Cliche
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Doorman / Factory Worker (voice)
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Stuart
Sister, Sister
1994
as Walt
Sister, Sister
1994
as Man With Bandaged Head
The X-Files
1993
as Steve
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight
1992
as Sporty Black
Martin
1992
as Sheriff
False Identity
1990
as Willi
Johnny Handsome
1989
as Larry
K-9
1989
as Pimp
L.A. Takedown
1989
as Witness Talking to Hanna
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Ledbetter (segment "The Man Who Was Death")
Quantum Leap
1989
as Eddie Davies
Family Matters
1989
as Jake
Red Heat
1988
as Salim
Outrageous Fortune
1987
as Dealer #1
Crossroads
1986
as Man at Auto Wrecking Yard
Let's Get Harry
1986
as Mercenary
The Children of Times Square
1986
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
1985
as Police Officer
The Atlanta Child Murders
1985
as Nathaniel Carter
Attack on Fear
1984
as Synanon Man
Airwolf
1984
as Roach
Deal of the Century
1983
as Will
Imps*
1983
as Receiver
The New Odd Couple
1982
as Eddy
Falcon Crest
1981
as Front Desk Security Guard Pat Stevens
The Warriors
1979
as Turnbull A.C.
Knots Landing
1979
as Cabbie
Knots Landing
1979
as Partner