Forrie J. Smith
Biography
Forrie J. Smith is an American actor. He has a background in rodeo, wrangling, and cowboying. Smith's horsemanship and rodeo experience led to his acting career, which began nearly 30 years ago as a stuntman, wrangler, and eventually actor. His known credits include films and shows such as Dead Man's Hand, Yellowstone, Just Getting Started, Gunsmoke, and Tombstone. Smith was born on March 8, 1959, in Helena, Montana Territory, USA. He is also known as Fortie Smith.
Career overview
Forrie J. Smith is an American actor with a background in rodeo, wrangling, and cowboying. His horsemanship and rodeo experience laid the groundwork for his acting career, which spans nearly three decades. Smith's early work in the film industry involved stunt work, wrangling, and eventually acting.
Forrie J. Smith has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including Dead Man's Hand, Yellowstone, Just Getting Started, Gunsmoke, and Tombstone. His extensive body of work comprises 27 known credits. Smith's acting career has been marked by his versatility and range, allowing him to take on diverse roles in different genres.
As a household name thanks in part to his role in the series Yellowstone, Forrie J. Smith continues to work in the entertainment industry. Despite being vaccinated against COVID-19, Smith chose not to attend the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony with his castmates.
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- By His Hand (2026) as Kevin
- Gunslingers (2025) as Barker
- Laws of Man (2025) as Don Burgess
- At the End of the Santa Fe Trail (2025) as Stagecoach Owner
- Ride (2024) as Al
- Dead Man's Hand (2023) as Alexander
- Among Wolves (2023) as Marshal Jameson
- Yellowstone (2018) as Lloyd
- Just Getting Started (2017) as Animal Farm Manager
- Better Call Saul (2015) as Junkyard Owner
- The Redemption of Henry Myers (2014) Stunts
- 7 Mummies (2006) Stunts
- Transamerica (2005) as Sammy
- Dance with the Devil (1997) as Armendariz
- Los Locos (1997) Stunts
- Lightning Jack (1994) Stunts
- Troublemakers (1994) as Cowboy
- Blind Justice (1994) as Coyote
- Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (1994) as Donny
- Tombstone (1993) as Pony Deal
- Posse (1993) Stunts
- Iron Eagle III (1992) Stunts
- The Vagrant (1992) as Trailer Park Resident
- Rambo III (1988) Stunts
- Desperado (1987) as Harley, Calvin's Sidekick
- Love Meets in the Sunshine
- Flint as Ed Glynn