Hal Smith (actor)
Harold John Smith, known as Hal Smith (August 24, 1916 – January 28, 1994) was an American actor and voice actor who was best known for his role as Otis Campbell, the town drunk on CBS's The Andy Griffith Show. He served in the US Army Air Corps in World War II.[1] Before the Air Corps he was a band singer, a disc jockey, and a writer. After the war he moved to Hollywood. He was a voice actor for several cartoon shows. He also acted in various television roles.[1] Smith appeared in several movies in the 1960s. During the 70s and 80s he worked for Disney and others, providing voices for cartoons.[1] In 1994 he died of a heart attack at the age of 77.[2]
Hal Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | Harold John Smith August 24, 1916 |
| Died | January 28, 1994 (aged 77) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Santa Monica |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Hal J. Smith Hal John Smith |
| Education | Massena Central High School |
| Occupation | Actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 1936–1994 |
| Known for | Otis Campbell in The Andy Griffith Show Owl in the Winnie the Pooh franchise |
| Spouse(s) | Louise C. Smith (m. 1936–1992) (her death) |
| Children | Terry Smith |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Hal Smith Biography". Fandango. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ↑ Randy McDaniel (10 January 2014). "Otis Campbell Was Our All Time Favorite Town Drunk!". Taste of Country Network. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
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