Colleen Smith
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 30, 1979 in South Korea
- Active Years
- 1997–2026 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Colleen Smith (Acting).
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Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 90-130 words.
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Name: Colleen Smith (also known as Colleen Marie Smith).
Gender: Female.
Birthday: August 30, 1979.
Place of Birth: South Korea.
Upbringing: Raised on Oahu.
Training: The Groundling and Second City.
Teaching: Teaches at The Groundlings.
Residence: Hollywood.
Puppetry Training: The Jim Henson Co.
Performance: Tours regularly with Henson Alternative's Puppet Up!
Performance Locations: Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 19.
Colleen Smith, also known as Colleen Marie Smith, is an actress born on August 30, 1979, in South Korea. Raised on Oahu, she received training at The Groundling and Second City. She currently resides in Hollywood and serves as a teacher at The Groundlings. Smith was trained as a puppeteer by The Jim Henson Co. and performs regularly as part of Henson Alternative's Puppet Up! touring productions. These performances have taken place in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With 19 known credits, she is recognized for her work in acting.
*Colleen Smith, also known as Colleen Marie Smith, is an actress born on August 30, 1979, in South Korea. Raised on Oahu, she received training at The Groundling and Second City. She currently resides in Hollywood and serves as a teacher at The Groundlings
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Colleen Smith (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Colleen Smith (also known as Colleen Marie Smith).
Gender: Female.
Birthday: August 30, 1979.
Place of Birth: South Korea.
Upbringing: Raised on Oahu.
Training: The Groundling and Second City.
Teaching: Teaches at The Groundlings.
Residence: Hollywood.
Puppetry Training: Trained by The Jim Henson Co.
Puppetry Work: Tours regularly with Henson Alternative's Puppet Up!
Puppetry Performance Locations: Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 19.
Paragraph 1: Background and Training.
Colleen Smith, also known as Colleen Marie Smith, was born in South Korea and raised on Oahu. She is a professional actress with 19 known credits. Her training includes studies at both The Groundling and Second City. In addition to her own training, she serves as a teacher at The Groundlings. She currently resides in Hollywood.
Paragraph 2: Puppetry and Touring.
Smith has specialized training in puppetry provided by The Jim Henson Co. She is a regular performer with Henson Alternative's Puppet Up! touring production. Her work with this group has taken her to various locations, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. She has also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Word Count Check:
Current draft:
"Colleen Smith, also known as Colleen Marie Smith, was born in South Korea and raised on Oahu. She is a professional actress with 19 known credits. Her training includes studies at both The Groundling and Second City. In addition to her own training, she serves as a teacher at The Groundlings. She currently resides in Hollywood.
Smith has specialized training in puppetry provided by The Jim Henson Co. She is a regular performer with Henson Alternative's Puppet Up! touring production. Her work with this group has taken her to various locations, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. She has also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival."
Word count: ~105 words.
Problem: The target is 180-260 words. I need to expand while staying strictly within the provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
I cannot invent facts. I must use the existing facts but perhaps elaborate on the descriptions provided in the text without adding new information. However, the text is quite sparse. Let's see if I can rephrase or group information to meet the length requirement without violating the "no invention" rule.
Wait, the prompt asks for 180-260 words. If the source material only provides about 100 words of unique information, reaching 180 words without inventing facts is extremely difficult and risks violating the "never invent or guess" instruction.
Let's re-examine the sources:
Name: Colleen Smith / Colleen Marie Smith.
Birth: South Korea, Aug 30, 1979.
Upbringing: Oahu.
Training: The Groundling, Second City, The Jim Henson Co (puppetry).
Teaching: The Groundlings.
Residence: Hollywood.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- The Muppet Show (2026) as Supporting Muppet Performer
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) as Antelope Thief / Citizen #2 / Tavern Patron #1 / Master Villain #2 (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Frankie / Lady Cutter (voice)
- Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021) as Supporting Muppet Performer
- The Barbarian and the Troll (2021) as Brendar (puppeteer)
- Earth to Ned (2020) as BETI (voice)
- Super Troopers 2 (2018) as Canadian Townsfolk (uncredited)
- The Happytime Murders (2018) as Carol / Dalmatian / Cara (voice)
- The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell (2018) as Rose
- Mr. Neighbor's House 2 (2018) as Mother
- Mr. Neighbor's House (2016) as Donna the Mystic / Floral Handbag (voice)
- Selfie (2014) as Wren
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Star Schlessinger (voice)
- Neil's Puppet Dreams (2012) as Rabbit (voice)
- Neil's Puppet Dreams (2012) as AbbyCadable2 (voice)
- Neil's Puppet Dreams (2012) as Anne (voice)
- Neil's Puppet Dreams (2012) as Alien (voice)
- Battle Planet (2008) as The Suit (voice)
- Carpoolers (2007) as Nurse
- The Office (2005) as Stephanie
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Uta
- King of the Hill (1997) as 911 Operator / Brunette Waitress (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Colleen Smith best known for?
Colleen Smith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Muppet Show (2026), Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024), Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023), Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021).
When and where was Colleen Smith born?
Colleen Smith was born on August 30, 1979 in South Korea.
How many credits does Colleen Smith have?
Colleen Smith has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2026.
What is Colleen Smith's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Colleen Smith (Acting). Constraints: Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisk...
Colleen Smith by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Frankie / Lady Cutter (voice) — aged about 43
- The Office (2005) as Stephanie — aged about 25
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Uta — aged about 25
- King of the Hill (1997) as 911 Operator / Brunette Waitress (voice) — aged about 17
- The Muppet Show (2026) as Supporting Muppet Performer — aged about 46
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) as Antelope Thief / Citizen #2 / Tavern Patron #1 / Master Villain #2 (voice) — aged about 44
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