Sammy Smith

Actor

March 3, 1904 (93 years)

† April 23, 1997

Biography

Sammy Smith was born on 3 March 1904. He was an actor, known for The In-Laws (1979), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967) and The Changeling (1980). He died on 23 April 1997 in Maywood, New Jersey, USA.

Filmography

7.4

Barney Miller

Keller, Exterminator

Barney Miller is the kind of cop we'd all like to run into. Always sensible, he maintains order over a band of detectives who gamble, hit on anything in skirts, go to renaissance philosophy conventions for fun, and would really prefer to be writing. Nearly all of the action takes place in the squad room where citizens and criminals are brought in to complicate the mix.

7.2

Kojak

Sammy

A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New York City.

6.3

The Great Gatsby

Comic

Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

7.5

All That Jazz

Cast of NY/LA

Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his bottles of pills keep him going.

6.2

A Chorus Line

Doorman

A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.

7.0

The Changeling

Doorman

After a tragic event happens, composer John Russell moves to Seattle to try to overcome it and build a new and peaceful life in a lonely big house that has been uninhabited for many years. But, soon after, the obscure history of such an old mansion and his own past begin to haunt him.

6.7

The In-Laws

Mr. Hirschorn

In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon into a series of chases and misadventures from New York to Central America.

6.3

Act One

Sam H. Harris

This autobiographical story traces the career of playwright Moss Hart. Moss struggles as a dramatic writer until he concentrates his efforts on writing comedy. He suffers through a series of professional and romantic failures before a meeting with George S. Kaufman which changes his fortunes.

6.9

The Sunshine Boys

Man on Street

Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.

6.7

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Twimble / Wally Womper

A young but bright former window cleaner rises to the top of his company by following the advice of a book about ruthless advancement in business.

5.2

Made For Each Other

M.C.

An eccentric woman meets an equally odd man at a group therapy session and they begin a relationship.

10.0

The Goodbye People

Mooney

An elderly man is determined to reopen the Coney Island boardwalk hot dog stand he closed twenty-two years earlier for renovation, despite the fact he's recovering from a severe heart attack and it's the middle of February.

4.8

The Woody Allen Special

Self

The Woody Allen Special is a television special that premiered on CBS on 21 September 1969. Allen hosted and wrote the television special show in which he opens with a standup monologue and acts in a series of comedy skits alongside actress Candice Bergen. He also has a conversation with guest and southern Baptist preacher Rev. Billy Graham as they talk about religion, faith, and each other. The musical group The 5th Dimension serves as the musical guest.

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