Bill Smitrovich

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Biography

Smitrovich's character, Drew Thacher, went from the assembly line to owning his own restaurant, only to see it burn to the ground.

The actor was in his twenties when he discovered acting. While attending the University of Bridgeport, he played Lennie in a Stamford, CT, production of "Of Mice and Men" (1992) and was hooked. He then attended the prestigious Smith College Masters Program in Theatre and taught acting at the University of …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

May 16, 1947

Career Milestones

2001

Played recurring role of District Attorney Kenneth Walsh on ABC's "The Practice"

2000

Appeared as Inspector Cramer on A&E's "Nero Wolfe"

2000

Had featured role in the historical drama "Thirteen Days"

Returned to series TV in "Millennium" (Fox)

1993

Starred in TV-movie "Gregory K"

Starred on "Life Goes On" (ABC)

1989

Returned to the New York stage in "Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune"

Co-starred on "Crime Story"

1984

Had key role in TV-movie pilot of "Miami Vice"

1983

Made film debut with small role in "Without a Trace"

1980

Made first TV pilot, "The Day the Women Got Even"

Was understudy for Spoleto Festival production of "The American Clock", then starred in Broadway production

1978

Made New York theatre debut in No Theatre Company production of "The Elephant Man"

Taught acting at the University of Massachusetts

Played Lennie in a Stamford, CT, production of "Of Mice and Men"