Mel Smith
Melvin Kenneth "Mel" Smith (3 December 1952 – 19 July 2013) was an English comedian, writer, movie director, producer and actor. He was best known 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.
| Mel Smith | |
|---|---|
 Mel Smith in the 1980s (with Susie Silvey) | |
| Birth name | Melvin Kenneth Smith |
| Born | 3 December 1952 Chiswick, Middlesex, England, UK |
| Died | 19 July 2013 (aged 60) London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Notable works and roles | Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982) Alas Smith and Jones (1984–1998) |
Life
Smith was born on 3 December 1952 in Chiswick, Middlesex, England. He studied at Hogarth Primary School, Chiswick and at Latymer Upper School. He went on to study experimental psychology at New College, Oxford.[1][2] Smith died on 19 July 2013 from a heart attack in London, England, aged 60.[3]
Filmography
Executive producer
- 2003 Blackball
Director
- 1989 The Tall Guy
- 1994 Radioland Murders
- 1994 Dream On, one episode
- 1997 Bean
- 2001 High Heels and Low Lifes
- 2003 Blackball
References
- ↑ Dominic Cavendish 12:01AM BST 22 Jul 2006 Comments (22 July 2006). "I'm hoping to cover my air fare". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-05-24.
- ↑ "Smith, Mel". British Film Institute. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ↑ Mel Smith dies of a heart attack aged 60. BBC News. 20 July 2013. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23390982. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
Other websites
- Mel Smith on IMDb
- Rockin' around the Christmas tree at kimwildetv.com.
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