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Mel Smith

Acting Born Dec 3, 1952 Chiswick, London, England, UK 24 credits

Biography

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.

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Known for

Minder

as Cyril Ash
Film

The Princess Bride

as The Albino

Full filmography

  • Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as John Enderby
  • Minder (1979) as Cyril Ash
  • Wogan (1982) as Self
  • Hustle (2004) as Benny Frazier
  • The Young Ones (1982) as Grenada Security Guard
  • Parkinson (1998) as Self
  • The Princess Bride (1987) as The Albino
  • An Audience with... (1978) as Self
  • Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
  • The Goodies (1970) as TV Talk Show Host
  • Going Live! (1987) as Self
  • Timeshift (2002) as Self - Not the Nine O'Clock News, 1980 (archive footage)
  • The Lord of the Rings (1978) as Character Actor (voice)
  • Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979)
  • The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Various
  • Dancing on the Edge (2013) as Schlesinger
  • National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) as Hotel Manager
  • The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)
  • Alas Smith and Jones (1984)
  • Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) as Jumbo Whiffy
  • The Tall Guy (1989) as Drunk at Party
  • Live Aid (1985) as Self
  • Colin's Sandwich (1988) as Colin Watkins
  • Twelfth Night (1996) as Sir Toby Belch