Mike Smith
Biography
Mike Smith is a Canadian actor and musician from Nova Scotia. He was born in the province and raised in Thorburn. He earned a degree in English from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish. While in high school he played hockey for the Pictou County Weeks of the Nova Scotia Midget AAA Hockey League. In 2006 he was briefly engaged to actress Nichole Hiltz. Smith is best known for portraying the character “Bubbles” and for co‑writing the cult‑classic television series, films and stage productions associated with Trailer Park Boys. His career includes numerous acting credits across film and television.
Career overview
Mike Smith is a Canadian actor and musician born on August 27 1972 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, and raised in Thorburn. He completed a degree in English at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. While in high school he played hockey for the Pictou County Weeks of the Nova Scotia Midget AAA Hockey League. In 2006 he was briefly engaged to actress Nichole Hiltz.
Smith is most widely recognized for his portrayal of the character “Bubbles” and for serving as a co‑writer on the cult‑classic television series, films and stage productions that comprise the Trailer Park Boys franchise. His acting résumé includes thirty‑nine credited roles, and he is also listed under the alternate name Michael E. Smith.
Throughout his career Smith has combined performance with music, contributing both on‑screen and behind the scenes to the ongoing popularity of the Trailer Park Boys brand.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
57 titles- Gettin' Cooked With Ricky (2025) Director
- Gettin' Cooked With Ricky (2025) Executive Producer
- AEW All Out 2025 (2025) as Bubbles / The Green Bastard
- Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024) as Bubbles
- Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024) Writer
- Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024) Producer
- Silver Servers (2024) Music
- Young Love (2023) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Champions (2023) as Attorney McGurk
- Trailer Park Boys: The SwearNet Show (2022) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: JAIL (2021) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: JAIL (2021) Producer
- Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine (2021) as Bubbles
- Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020) as Self
- Trailer Park Boys: Live at Red Rocks (2020) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: Park After Dark (2019) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: Park After Dark (2019) Creator
- Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series (2019) as Bubbles (voice)
- Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series (2019) Creator
- Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park: USA (2017) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park: Europe (2016) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park: Europe (2016) Series Composition
- Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park: Europe (2016) Producer
- Gettin' Learnt with Ricky (2015) as Bubbles
- Dude, Where's My Ferret? (2015) as Bong
- Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High and Unemployed (2015) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High and Unemployed (2015) Writer
- Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High and Unemployed (2015) Director
- Swearnet Live (2014) as Mike Smith
- Swearnet Live (2014) Director
- Trailer Park Boys: Live at the North Pole (2014) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: Live at the North Pole (2014) Director
- Trailer Park Boys: Live at the North Pole (2014) Writer
- Swearnet: The Movie (2014) as Himself
- Swearnet: The Movie (2014) Writer
- Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It (2014) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: Live in F**kin' Dublin (2014) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: Live in F**kin' Dublin (2014) Writer
- Trailer Park Boys: Live in F**kin' Dublin (2014) Director
- Kitty of the Week (2014) as Bubbles
- Guitar Lessons with Bubbles (2013) as Bubbles
- The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour (2011)
- Lloyd the Conqueror (2011) as Derek
- Archer (2009) as Mountie / Terrorist (voice)
- Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009) Writer
- Trailer Park Boys: Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys (2008) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006) as Bubbles
- The Closer (2005) as Bob Harris
- The Trailer Park Boys Xmas Special (2004) as Bubbles
- A Hole in One (2004) as Lobotomy Patient
- Trailer Park Boys (2001) as Bubbles
- Trailer Park Boys (2001) Writer
- Trailer Park Boys (1999) Sound mixer
- The Cart Boy (1995) as Darren
- That's Showbusiness (1989)
- Wogan (1982) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mike Smith best known for?
Mike Smith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024), Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024), Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024), Champions (2023).
When and where was Mike Smith born?
Mike Smith was born on August 27, 1972 in Thorburn, Nova Scotia, Canada.
How many credits does Mike Smith have?
Mike Smith has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Mike Smith's background in cinema and television?
Mike Smith is a Canadian actor and musician from Nova Scotia. He was born in the province and raised in Thorburn. He earned a degree in English from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish. While in high school he played hockey for the Pictou County Weeks of the Nova Scotia Midget AAA Hockey League. In 2006 he was ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Trailer Park Boys: Park After Dark (2019) as Bubbles — aged about 46
- Archer (2009) as Mountie / Terrorist (voice) — aged about 36
- The Closer (2005) as Bob Harris — aged about 32
- Trailer Park Boys (2001) as Bubbles — aged about 28
- Champions (2023) as Attorney McGurk — aged about 50
- Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024) as Bubbles — aged about 51
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