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Mel Smith

Acting Born Dec 3, 1952 Died Jul 19, 2013 Chiswick, London, England, UK 82 credits
82
Total Credits
1970–2013
44 Years Career Span
35
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Mel Smith works in acting. Born December 3, 1952 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. Died July 19, 2013. Archytele tracks 82 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Charley Varrick

1973
Film

Charley Varrick

1973

Agatha Christie's Marple

as John Enderby
Film

The Naked Island

as Benny Frazier
Film

Flipper

1963

Timeshift

as Self - Not the Nine O'Clock News, 1980 (archive footage)

The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo

as Man at Train Station (uncredited)

The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo

1979

Parkinson

as Self
Film

Bean

1997
Film

Whale Rider

2003
Film

The Tall Guy

as Drunk at Party

Frequent co-stars

Kenny Everett 3 shared titles
Griff Rhys Jones 2 shared titles
Chris Langham 2 shared titles
Lindsay Duncan 2 shared titles
Cary Elwes 1 shared title
Robin Wright 1 shared title
Mandy Patinkin 1 shared title
Chris Sarandon 1 shared title
Christopher Guest 1 shared title
Wallace Shawn 1 shared title

Career timeline

Dancing on the EdgeMel Smith: I've Done Some Things
My Angel
Rock & ChipsRock & Chips
Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News
Consenting AdultsThe Riddle
The Smith & Jones SketchbookThe Smith & Jones Sketchbook · Creator
Agatha Christie's MarpleHustleBottom Mindless ViolenceThe Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume Two
Celebrity MastermindBlackballBlackball · DirectorBlackball · Executive ProducerThe Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One
TimeshiftPeter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
High Heels and Low LifesHigh Heels and Low Lifes · Director
Too Much Sun · Executive Producer
Parkinson
Bean · DirectorThe Story of Bean
Twelfth Night
Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook
Radioland Murders · DirectorMilnerSmith & Jones - One Night StandArt Deco Detective
Brain Donors
Amnesty International's Big 30Father Christmas
Dream On · Director
The Tall GuyThe Tall Guy · DirectorThe Wolves of Willoughby ChaseWiltSmith And Jones In Small Doses
Colin's Sandwich
Going Live!The Princess BrideFilthy Rich & CatflapFinland For AdultsThe World According to Smith & Jones
Comedians Do It On Stage
National Lampoon's European VacationMorons from Outer SpaceMorons from Outer Space · WriterLive AidNumber One
Alas Smith and JonesAlas Smith and Jones · WriterAlas Smith and Jones · CreatorSlayground
Bullshot
WoganThe Young OnesThe Kenny Everett Television ShowMuck and BrassThe Funny Side of Christmas
BabylonDreams of LeavingBloody Kids
MinderNot the Nine O'Clock NewsNot the Nine O'Clock News · Writer
An Audience with...The Lord of the RingsThe Kenny Everett Video Show

Full Filmography

82 titles
  • Dancing on the Edge (2013) as Schlesinger
  • Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things (2013) as Self (archive footage)
  • My Angel (2011) as Uncle Richard
  • Rock & Chips (2010) as DI Thomas
  • Rock & Chips (2010) as DI Thomas
  • Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News (2009) as Self
  • Consenting Adults (2007) as David Maxwell Fyfe
  • The Riddle (2007) as Professor Cranshaw
  • The Smith & Jones Sketchbook (2006)
  • The Smith & Jones Sketchbook (2006) Creator
  • Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as John Enderby
  • Hustle (2004) as Benny Frazier
  • Bottom Mindless Violence (2004) as Jumbo Whiffy (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume Two (2004)
  • Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
  • Blackball (2003) as Bowls Commentator (voice)
  • Blackball (2003) Director
  • Blackball (2003) Executive Producer
  • The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One (2003)
  • Timeshift (2002) as Self - Not the Nine O'Clock News, 1980 (archive footage)
  • Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe (2002) as Self
  • High Heels and Low Lifes (2001) as Man at Train Station (uncredited)
  • High Heels and Low Lifes (2001) Director
  • Too Much Sun (2000) Executive Producer
  • Parkinson (1998) as Self
  • Bean (1997) Director
  • The Story of Bean (1997) as Self
  • Twelfth Night (1996) as Sir Toby Belch
  • Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook (1995) as self
  • Radioland Murders (1994) Director
  • Milner (1994) as Stephen Milner
  • Smith & Jones - One Night Stand (1994)
  • Art Deco Detective (1994) as Porno Movie Director
  • Brain Donors (1992) as Rocco Melonchek
  • Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) as Self
  • Father Christmas (1991) as Father Christmas (voice)
  • Dream On (1990) Director
  • The Tall Guy (1989) as Drunk at Party
  • The Tall Guy (1989) Director
  • The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989) as Mr. Grimshaw
  • Wilt (1989) as Inspector Flint
  • Smith And Jones In Small Doses (1989)
  • Colin's Sandwich (1988) as Colin Watkins
  • Going Live! (1987) as Self
  • The Princess Bride (1987) as The Albino
  • Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) as Jumbo Whiffy
  • Finland For Adults (1987) as Santa Claus
  • The World According to Smith & Jones (1987) as Mel
  • The World According to Smith & Jones (1987) Creator
  • The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987) as Self
  • Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video (1987) as Len
  • Comedians Do It On Stage (1986) as Self
  • National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) as Hotel Manager
  • Morons from Outer Space (1985) as Bernard
  • Morons from Outer Space (1985) Writer
  • Live Aid (1985) as Self
  • Number One (1985) as Billy Evans
  • Restless Natives (1985) as Pyle
  • Alas Smith and Jones (1984)
  • Alas Smith and Jones (1984) Writer
  • Alas Smith and Jones (1984) Creator
  • Slayground (1984) as Terry Abbatt
  • Bullshot (1983) as Crouch
  • Wogan (1982) as Self
  • The Young Ones (1982) as Grenada Security Guard
  • The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Various
  • Muck and Brass (1982) as Tom Craig
  • The Funny Side of Christmas (1982) as Hospital patient
  • The Funny Side of Christmas (1982) Writer
  • Babylon (1980) as Alan
  • Dreams of Leaving (1980) as Xan
  • Bloody Kids (1980) as Disco Doorman
  • Minder (1979) as Cyril Ash
  • Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979)
  • Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979) Writer
  • An Audience with... (1978) as Self
  • The Lord of the Rings (1978) as Character Actor (voice)
  • The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)
  • The Channel Four Show (1977)
  • The Channel Four Show (1977) Creator
  • The Goodies (1970) as TV Talk Show Host
  • Smith and Goody Creator

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Mel Smith best known for?

Mel Smith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Charley Varrick (1973), Charley Varrick (1973), Agatha Christie's Marple (2004), The Naked Island (1960).

When and where was Mel Smith born?

Mel Smith was born on December 3, 1952 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. They passed away on July 19, 2013.

How many credits does Mel Smith have?

Mel Smith has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2013.

What is Mel Smith's background in cinema and television?

Melvin Kenneth "Mel" Smith (December 3, 1952 – July 19, 2013) was an English comedian, writer, film director, producer, and actor. He is most famous for his work on the sketch comedy shows Not the Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith and Jones along with his comedy partner Griff Rhys Jones. Description above from the Wik...