Kurtwood Smith

Most Popular Celeb Stories
Popular Photo Galleries
Tricia Helfer as 'Number Six' in Scifi's 'Battlestar Galactica'

Sexy Aliens

If all space invaders looked like this, we'd be in trouble.
Model Joanna Krupa arrives at the grand opening party for the Artist Knox Luxury Grooming Pet Salon on June 27, 2009 in Hollywood, California.

Joanna Krupa

Model and Dancing with the Stars contestant Joanna Krupa
'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'

Twilight Saga: New Moon

Team Edward or Team Jacob?
Take the Film.com Survey
Image Not Available

Details

AKA: Kurtwood Larson Smith
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 07/03/1942
Birthplace: New Lisbon, Wisconsin, USA

biography

A character player of stage, TV and film, best known as the sadistic killer Clarence Botticker in "Robocop" (1988) and the domineering, inflexible father in "Dead Poets Society" (1989), Kurtwood Smith is also an award-winning stage actor. His work in TV and motion pictures has often been in WASPy roles or as uptight, even villainous, individuals.

Born in Wisconsin and raised in California, the actor honed his craft for many years on stage as a member of the California Actors Theatre. In 1981, he received three DRAMA-LOGUE awards for his performances in "Billy Budd", "The Idiot's Delight" and Continued

Credits

Worst Week
(TV Show)
2008-2009
The Party
Dick Clayton
2009
The Epidural
Dick Clayton
2009
The Sex
Dick Clayton
2009
The Puppy
Dick Clayton
2009
The Article
Dick Clayton
2009
The Gift
Dick Clayton
2008
The Apartment
Dick Clayton
2008
The Wedding
Dick Clayton
2008
The Cake
Dick Clayton
2008
The Vows
Dick Clayton
2008
The Ring
Dick Clayton
2008
The Club
Dick Clayton
2008
The Truck
Dick Clayton
2008
The Monitor
Dick Clayton
2008
The Bird
Dick Clayton
2008
Pilot
Dick Clayton
2008
+(11 More)
Medium
(TV Show)
2006-2009
A Necessary Evil
Agent Edward Cooper
2009
Partners in Crime
Agent Edward Cooper
2008
Profiles in Terror
Agent Edward Cooper
2006
The Life and Times of Tim
(TV Show)
2008-2008
Angry Unpaid Hooker/Rodney's Bachelor Party
Boss
2008
Thank God You're Here
(TV Show)
2007-2007
Episode 104
Guest
2007
House
(TV Show)
2007-2007
Half-Wit
Dr. Obyedkov
2007
That '70s Show
(TV Show)
1998-2006
Love Of My Life/That '70s Finale
Red Forman
2006
Leaving Home Ain't Easy
Red Forman
2006
We Will Rock You
Red Forman
2006
Sheer Heart Attack
Red Forman
2006
Crazy little thing called love
Red Forman
2006
My Fairy King
Red Forman
2006
Who Needs You
Red Forman
2006
Good Company
Red Forman
2006
Keep Yourself Alive
Red Forman
2006
Son & Daughter
Red Forman
2006
Spread Your Wings
Red Forman
2006
Killer Queen
Red Forman
2006
Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy
Red Forman
2006
Sweet Lady
Red Forman
2006
Who Needs You
Red Forman
2006
Good Company
Red Forman
2006
Fun It
Red Forman
2005
Long Away
Red Forman
2005
Stone Cold Crazy
Red Forman
2005
Misfire
Red Forman
2005
You're My Best Friend
Red Forman
2005
Somebody to Love
Red Forman
2005
Bohemian Rhapsody
Red Forman
2005
Short & Curlies
Red Forman
2005
Til the Next Goodbye
Red Forman
2005
Take It or Leave It
Red Forman
2005
2000 Light Years From Home
Red Forman
2005
2121 So. Michigan Avenue
Red Forman
2005
Gimme Shelter
Red Forman
2005
Who's Been Sleeping Here
Red Forman
2005
Oh Baby (We Got a Good Thing Goin')
Red Forman
2005
Down the Road Apiece
Red Forman
2005
On With the Show
Red Forman
2005
It's All Over Now
Red Forman
2005
Street Fighting Man
Red Forman
2005
Can't You Hear Me Knocking
Red Forman
2005
Don't Lie To Me
Red Forman
2005
Winter
Red Forman
2004
Surprise, Surprise
Red Forman
2004
You Can't Always Get What You Want
Red Forman
2004
Angie
Red Forman
2004
Mother's Little Helper
Red Forman
2004
Rip This Joint
Red Forman
2004
It's Only Rock and Roll
Red Forman
2004
Beast of Burden
Red Forman
2004
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Red Forman
2004
Let's Spend the Night Together
Red Forman
2004
Time is on My Side
Red Forman
2004
Going Mobile
Red Forman
2004
The Seeker
Red Forman
2004
My Wife
Red Forman
2004
Sparks
Red Forman
2004
5:15
Red Forman
2004
Squeeze Box
Red Forman
2004
Substitute
Red Forman
2004
Do You Think It's Alright?
Red Forman
2004
Happy Jack
Red Forman
2004
Man With Money
Red Forman
2004
Who Are You?
Red Forman
2004
Baby Don't You Do It
Red Forman
2004
Won't Get Fooled Again
Red Forman
2004
Sally Simpson
Red Forman
2004
I Can See For Miles
Red Forman
2004
A Legal Matter
Red Forman
2004
Young Man Blues
Red Forman
2004
I'm a Boy
Red Forman
2004
Christmas
Red Forman
2003
We're Not Gonna Take It
Red Forman
2003
I'm Free
Red Forman
2003
The Acid Queen
Red Forman
2003
Magic Bus
Red Forman
2003
Join Together
Red Forman
2003
The Kids Are Alright
Red Forman
2003
Celebration Day
Red Forman
2003
Immigrant Song
Red Forman
2003
Nobody's Fault But Mine (2)
Red Forman
2003
You Shook Me (1)
Red Forman
2003
Trampled Under Foot
Red Forman
2003
No Quarter
Red Forman
2003
Bring It On Home
Red Forman
2003
Hey Hey What Can I Do
Red Forman
2003
Battle of Evermore
Red Forman
2003
Whole Lotta Love
Red Forman
2003
When the Levee Breaks
Red Forman
2003
Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
Red Forman
2003
Your Time is Gonna Come
Red Forman
2003
Misty Mountain Hop
Red Forman
2003
The Girl I Love
Red Forman
2003
The Crunge
Red Forman
2002
Black Dog
Red Forman
2002
Thank You
Red Forman
2002
Hot Dog
Red Forman
2002
Over the Hills and Far Away
Red Forman
2002
Ramble On
Red Forman
2002
Heartbreaker, pt. 2
Red Forman
2002
What Is and What Should Never Be, pt. 1
Red Forman
2002
I Can't Quit You Baby
Red Forman
2002
Going to California
Red Forman
2002
Love, Wisconsin Style
Red Forman
2002
Everybody Loves Casey
Red Forman
2002
Eric's False Alarm
Red Forman
2002
That '70s Musical
Red Forman
2002
Hyde's Birthday
Red Forman
2002
Eric's Corvette Caper
Red Forman
2002
Prank Day
Red Forman
2002
Class Picture
Red Forman
2002
Jackie's Cheese Squeeze
Red Forman
2002
Leo Loves Kitty
Red Forman
2002
Kelso's Career
Red Forman
2002
Donna Dates A Kelso
Red Forman
2002
Tornado Prom
Red Forman
2002
Eric's Hot Cousin
Red Forman
2002
Jackie Says Cheese
Red Forman
2002
An Eric Forman Christmas
Red Forman
2001
The Third Wheel
Red Forman
2001
Red and Stacey
Red Forman
2001
Forgotten Son
Red Forman
2001
Donna's Story
Red Forman
2001
Uncomfortable Ball Stuff
Red Forman
2001
The Relapse
Red Forman
2001
Bye-Bye Basement
Red Forman
2001
Hyde Gets The Girl
Red Forman
2001
Pinciotti vs. Forman
Red Forman
2001
Eric's Depression
Red Forman
2001
It's a Wonderful Life
Red Forman
2001
The Promise Ring
Red Forman
2001
Backstage Pass
Red Forman
2001
Canadian Road Trip
Red Forman
2001
Fez Dates Donna
Red Forman
2001
Eric's Drunken Tattoo
Red Forman
2001
Holy Craps!
Red Forman
2001
Eric's Naughty No-No
Red Forman
2001
The Trials Of Michael Kelso
Red Forman
2001
Kitty's Birthday (Is That Today!?)
Red Forman
2001
Romantic Weekend
Red Forman
2001
Donna's Panties
Red Forman
2001
Radio Daze
Red Forman
2001
Dine and Dash
Red Forman
2001
Fez Gets The Girl
Red Forman
2001
Who Wants It More?
Red Forman
2001
Ice Shack
Red Forman
2001
Hyde's Christmas Burger
Red Forman
2000
Jackie Bags Hyde
Red Forman
2000
Baby Fever
Red Forman
2000
Eric's Panties
Red Forman
2000
Roller Disco
Red Forman
2000
Too Old to Trick or Treat, Too Young to Die
Red Forman
2000
Hyde's Father
Red Forman
2000
Red Sees Red
Red Forman
2000
Reefer Madness
Red Forman
2000
Moon Over Point Place
Red Forman
2000
Cat Fight Club
Red Forman
2000
Red Fired Up
Red Forman
2000
Holy Crap
Red Forman
2000
Jackie Moves In
Red Forman
2000
Kelso's Serenade
Red Forman
2000
Kiss of Death
Red Forman
2000
Parents Find Out
Red Forman
2000
Kitty and Eric's Night Out
Red Forman
2000
The First Time
Red Forman
2000
Afterglow
Red Forman
2000
Burning Down the House
Red Forman
2000
Red's New Job
Red Forman
2000
Hunting
Red Forman
2000
Eric's Stash
Red Forman
2000
Laurie Moves Out
Red Forman
1999
Red's Birthday
Red Forman
1999
Eric Gets Suspended
Red Forman
1999
Sleepover
Red Forman
1999
I Love Cake
Red Forman
1999
Vanstock
Red Forman
1999
Halloween
Red Forman
1999
Laurie and the Professor
Red Forman
1999
The Velvet Rope
Red Forman
1999
Red's Last Day
Red Forman
1999
Garage Sale
Red Forman
1999
The Good Son
Red Forman
1999
Hyde Moves In
Red Forman
1999
Grandma's Dead
Red Forman
1999
Punk Chick
Red Forman
1999
Water Tower
Red Forman
1999
A New Hope
Red Forman
1999
Prom Night
Red Forman
1999
The Career Day
Red Forman
1999
The Pill
Red Forman
1999
The First Date
Red Forman
1999
That Wrestling Show
Red Forman
1999
Stolen Car
Red Forman
1999
Ski Trip
Red Forman
1999
The Best Christmas Ever
Red Forman
1998
Eric's Buddy
Red Forman
1998
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Red Forman
1998
Thanksgiving
Red Forman
1998
Drive-In
Red Forman
1998
That Disco Episode
Red Forman
1998
The Keg
Red Forman
1998
Eric's Burger Job
Red Forman
1998
Battle of the Sexists
Red Forman
1998
Streaking
Red Forman
1998
Eric's Birthday
Red Forman
1998
That '70s Pilot
Red Forman
1998
+(196 More)
Robot Chicken
(TV Show)
2005-2005
Gold Dust Gasoline
Voice
2005
Nutcracker Sweet
Voice
2005
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
(TV Show)
2004-2004
House of Pain/A Grim Prophecy/Mandy Bites a Dog
Grim's Dad
2004
Prefontaine
Curtis Cunningham
1997
Citizen Ruth
Norm Stoney
1996
To Die For
Earl Stone
1995
Last of the Dogmen
Sheriff Deegan
1995
Rambo III
Griggs
1988
Robocop
Clarence
1987
Dead Poets Society
Mr Perry
Heart of Dixie
Professor Flournoy
Trespassing
Cast
Flashpoint
Carson
True Believer
District Attorney Robert Reynard
The Crush
Cliff Forrester
Boxing Helena
Dr Alan Harrison
The Delos Adventure
Arthur McNeil
Company Business
Elliot Jaffe
Entry Level
Cast
Fortress
Poe
Hard Scrambled
Benno

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Raised in San Fernando Valley
1969 
Taught acting at Canada College in Redwood, California
 
Performed leading roles with California Shakespeare Festival (including "Hamlet" and "The Taming of the Shrew")
 
Was a company member of the California Actors Theatre in Los Gatos, California
1980 
Made screen debut as a security guard in "Roadie"
Continued

post a comment

Join the conversation!
Please keep your comments relevant to this post. Inappropriate or purely promotional comments may be removed.

You must be signed in to post a comment. Sign In | Register
  
movies
More Movie Stories »
television
More TV Stories »
dvds
More DVD Stories »
celebs
More Celebrity Stories »
Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  RealNetworks  |    |  FAQ  |   RSS  |   Mobile  |   SiteMap  |   Blog   |   Partners
Browse All: Movies |  TV |  Celebrities
Visit other RealNetworks sites:   Rhapsody | Rolling Stone | RealGuide | RealArcade | LillyLikes | Listen.com | Advertise
© 2006-2008 RealNetworks. All Rights Reserved. Portions of this page © 2008 Baseline StudioSystems. All rights reserved.