Actor. Born Frank Kent Smith in New York City, he had a lengthy career as a performer in films, theater, and television. He began his career on the Broadway stage in 1932 and made his screen debut in "The Garden Murder Case" (1935). His biggest success was during the 1940s, in films such as "Cat People" (1942), "This Land is Mine" (1943), "Youth Runs Wild" (1944), "Magic Town" (1947) and "My Foolish Heart" (1949). His numerous television credits include "Peyton Place", "Gunsmoke", "Perry Mason", "The Outer Limits", "Night Gallery" and "Wonder Woman". He was also was married to the actress Betty Gillette 1937 to 1954, and actress Edith Atwater from 1962 until his death from heart failure at age 78 in Woodland Hills, California.
Actor. Born Frank Kent Smith in New York City, he had a lengthy career as a performer in films, theater, and television. He began his career on the Broadway stage in 1932 and made his screen debut in "The Garden Murder Case" (1935). His biggest success was during the 1940s, in films such as "Cat People" (1942), "This Land is Mine" (1943), "Youth Runs Wild" (1944), "Magic Town" (1947) and "My Foolish Heart" (1949). His numerous television credits include "Peyton Place", "Gunsmoke", "Perry Mason", "The Outer Limits", "Night Gallery" and "Wonder Woman". He was also was married to the actress Betty Gillette 1937 to 1954, and actress Edith Atwater from 1962 until his death from heart failure at age 78 in Woodland Hills, California.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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