Alexis Smith
Biography
Alexis Smith was a Canadian-born American actress and pin-up girl. Born on June 8, 1921, in Penticton, Canada, she had a notable career in the entertainment industry. Smith appeared in several major Hollywood movies in the 1940s. She also had a notable career on Broadway in the 1970s. Her work in the theater earned her recognition, and she won a Tony Award in 1972. Throughout her career, Smith accumulated 75 known credits. She passed away on June 9, 1993, at the age of 72.
Career overview
Alexis Smith was a Canadian-born actress who appeared in several major Hollywood movies in the 1940s. She had a notable career in the film industry during this period. Smith's acting credits include a significant number of roles, with a total of 75 known credits.
In addition to her work in film, Alexis Smith also had a notable career on Broadway in the 1970s. Her performances during this time were well-received, and she received recognition for her work. The exact nature of her Broadway performances and the specific productions she was involved in are not specified in the available information.
Alexis Smith's career spanned multiple decades and multiple mediums, with a significant body of work in both film and theater. Her performances were recognized with a notable award, specifically a Tony Award in 1972, for her work on Broadway.
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- You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story (2008) as Self
- The Age of Innocence (1993) as Louisa van der Luyden
- Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond (1990) as Self (archive footage)
- You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story (1990) as Self
- Hothouse (1988) as Lily Garrison Shannon
- Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair (1988) as Tessa Menard
- Dress Gray (1986) as Mrs. Iris Rylander
- Tough Guys (1986) as Belle
- A Death in California (1985) as Honey Niven
- The Best of Broadway (1985) as Herself
- Cheers (1982) as Alice Anne Volkman
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- The Trout (1982) as Gloria, a rich American
- Dallas (1978) as Lady Jessica Montford
- Casey's Shadow (1978) as Sarah Blue
- The Love Boat (1977) as Justina Downey
- The Love Boat (1977) as Amanda Drake
- The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976) as Mrs. Cora Hallet
- Once Is Not Enough (1975) as Deidre Milford Granger
- Nightside (1973) as Smitty
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Loraine Lucas
- The Young Philadelphians (1959) as Carol Wharton
- This Happy Feeling (1958) as Nita Hollaway
- Beau James (1957) as Allie Walker
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Emily Hefferan
- The Eternal Sea (1955) as Sue Hoskins
- The Sleeping Tiger (1954) as Glenda Esmond
- Split Second (1953) as Kay Garven
- The Turning Point (1952) as Amanda Waycross
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Vivian Braxton
- Cave of Outlaws (1951) as Elizabeth Trent
- Here Comes the Groom (1951) as Winifred Stanley
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Fiona
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Liliy
- Montana (1950) as Maria Singleton
- Undercover Girl (1950) as Christine Miller
- Wyoming Mail (1950) as Mary Williams
- Any Number Can Play (1949) as Lon Kyng
- South of St. Louis (1949) as Rouge de Lisle
- One Last Fling (1949) as Olivia Pearce
- The Woman in White (1948) as Marian Halcombe
- Whiplash (1948) as Laurie Durant
- The Decision of Christopher Blake (1948) as Evelyn Blake
- The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947) as Cecily Latham
- Stallion Road (1947) as Rory Teller
- Always Together (1947) as The Bride (uncredited)
- So You Want to Be in Pictures (1947) as Self (uncredited)
- Night and Day (1946) as Linda Lee Porter
- Of Human Bondage (1946) as Nora Nesbitt
- One More Tomorrow (1946) as Cecelia Henry
- Okay for Sound (1946)
- San Antonio (1945) as Jeanne Star
- Conflict (1945) as Evelyn Turner
- Rhapsody in Blue (1945) as Christine Gilbert
- The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945) as Elizabeth
- Hollywood Canteen (1944) as Self
- The Doughgirls (1944) as Nan Curtiss Dillon
- The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944) as Olivia Langdon Clemens
- The Constant Nymph (1943) as Florence Creighton
- Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) as Self
- Gentleman Jim (1942) as Victoria Ware
- Dive Bomber (1941) as Linda Fisher
- Steel Against the Sky (1941) as Helen Powers
- Flight from Destiny (1941) as Young Woman Saying 'I Wish She Was Dead'
- Singapore Woman (1941) as Miss Oswald, North's Secretary (uncredited)
- The Great Mr. Nobody (1941) as Woman in Office (uncredited)
- The Smiling Ghost (1941) as Elinor Bentley
- Here Comes Happiness (1941) as Blonde (uncredited)
- Lady with Red Hair (1940) as Girl at Wedding (uncredited)
- Alice in Movieland (1940) as Carlo's Guest (uncredited)