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Alexis Smith

  • Birthplace: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
  • Birthday: June 8, 1921

Tall, glamorous lead and second lead of the 1940s and 50s who later enjoyed success on Broadway and in occasional character roles in film. Discovered while in college, Smith was signed in 1940 by Warner Bros. where she would stay for the next and busiest decade of her career. Although featured in a number of major films opposite star actors including Errol Flynn ("Gentleman Jim" 1942, "San Antonio" 1945), Fredric March ("The Adventures of Mark Twain" 1944), Jack Benny ("The Horn Blows at Midnight" 1945), …more

Career Milestones

  • 1993

    Last film, "The Age of Innocence"

  • 1990

    Played recurring role of Lady Jessica Montford on one season of the long-running CBS drama series, "Dallas"

  • 1988

    Played Lily Garrison Shannon on the short-lived ABC drama series, "Hothouse"

  • 1975

    Returned to feature films with a leading role in "Jacqueline Susann's 'Once Is Not Enough'"

  • 1971 to 1972

    Career revived when she starred on Broadway in the role of Phyllis Stone in Steven Sondheim's "Follies"

Awards

  • 1972

    Tony: Outstanding Actress (Musical)

  • 1971

    Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Performance

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