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J.W. Smith
J.W. Smith is a producer and actor with more than 40 years of entertainment experience in motion pictures and television. J.W. grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he began his acting career at The Karamu House Community Theater. In the early 1970s, J.W. moved to New York City where he became a student in Uta Hagen's acting class at HB Studio and at The Henry Street Playhouse. During his stint in New York City, J.W. met and became close friends with Morgan Freeman and Bill Duke. More than four decades later, J.W. remains close friends with both Morgan and Bill, often collaborating on scripts and potential projects. J.W. spent several successful years performing on Broadway and Off Broadway in plays including, "We Interrupt This Program," Public Theater's production of "On the Goddam Lock-in," and "So Nice, They Named It Twice." In addition to acting, J.W. produced shows in and around New Y…
Filmography
movieCreated Equal
2017 · Apartment Manager
tvListen Up!
2004 · Construction Worker #2
tvReno 911!
2003 · Prefect of Wanganui
movieUndisputed
2002 · Mess Guard
movieSpanish Judges
2000 · Red
movieDriven
1998 · Angry Man
movieHoodlum
1997 · Calvin
movieDon't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996 · Detective Cliche
tvHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · Doorman / Factory Worker (voice)
tvTouched by an Angel
1994 · Stuart
tvSister, Sister
1994 · Walt, Man With Bandaged Head
tvThe X-Files
1993 · Steve
tvMartin
1992 · Sheriff
movieBloodfist III: Forced to Fight
1992 · Sporty Black
movieFalse Identity
1990 · Willi
tvFamily Matters
1989 · Jake
movieJohnny Handsome
1989 · Larry
movieL.A. Takedown
1989 · Witness Talking to Hanna
tvTales from the Crypt
1989 · Ledbetter (segment "The Man Who Was Death")
movieK-9
1989 · Pimp
tvQuantum Leap
1989 · Eddie Davies
movieRed Heat
1988 · Salim
movieOutrageous Fortune
1987 · Dealer #1
movieLet's Get Harry
1986 · Mercenary
movieCrossroads
1986 · Man at Auto Wrecking Yard
movieGirls Just Want to Have Fun
1985 · Police Officer
tvThe Atlanta Child Murders
1985 · Nathaniel Carter
Attack on Fear
1984 · Synanon Man
tvAirwolf
1984 · Roach
movieImps*
1983 · Receiver
movieDeal of the Century
1983 · Will
tvThe New Odd Couple
1982 · Eddy
tvFalcon Crest
1981 · Front Desk Security Guard Pat Stevens
tvKnots Landing
1979 · Cabbie, Partner
movieThe Warriors
1979 · Turnbull A.C.