Darrell M. Smith
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Darrell M. Smith is an American
entrepreneur, businessman, producer and actor.
, the drama school where actors like Marlon Brando
and Robert De Niro
went, in New York City
for a few years. After finishing his studies he went on to do numerous off-broadway plays, such as with "The Potomac Theatre Company" in Washington D.C. and with the "Negro Ensemble Theatre Company
" in New York.
He got his first break in film/tv when he was approached by a NYU film student and asked to act and be one of the executive producers in an independent film called "High's and Low's" directed by Justin Bartha
who also played Riley Poole in National Treasure
franchise (alongside Nicolas Cage
), Failure to Launch
and Gigli
. Then, Darrell went on to play a role of a boxer in a TV pilot called The Contender directed by Hugh Wilson
and produced by Tim Reid
that, however, wasn't picked up as a series.
Darrell landed his first break on the hit TV series The King Of Queens
as a party crasher, then followed up with a guest appearance on the hit TV series JAG
.
After finishing the work on JAG, he wrote, produced, directed and starred in his own film called One More Chance
through his production company he founded in 2005, AES Media Enterprises Corp. in New York City, which was one of the finalists at the Gotham Short Film Festival and that gave him, afterwards, a recurring role as School Officer Turner in the hit HBO series The Wire
(see Season 3
and 4
) and many other offers.
Darrell M. Smith has a house in Bridgehampton, New York, in the Hampton's and part time in Beverly Hills, California; he is also a new member of the LAByrinth Theater Company
in New York
when not on film.
Trained privately with the legendary acting coach Jeff Corey
for a year before his death.
He's a big baseball fan of The New York Yankees and basketball fan of The New York Knicks
Is a member of The Creative Coalition
.
He has ownership in AES Fund Management LLC, a FX exchange firm.
"Life is about elegance and extravagance."
"I believe that with lots of faith, your talent will make room for itself and put you before the king of kings in any industry that you aim to be in. That's why I prefer to work with people that might not be the most talented but they have the most heart and they are willing to give 110 percent."
"You must always be careful with who you give your energy to because if not you will be energy bankrupt and energy is what moves the world."
"You got to be persistent at whatever you believe in, in order to reap the benefits."
"If you get knocked down you must get back up and come even harder."
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
entrepreneur, businessman, producer and actor.
Career
He studied at Stella AdlerStella Adler Studio of Acting
Stella Adler Studio of Acting is an acting school in New York founded by the actress and teacher Stella Adler -History:...
, the drama school where actors like Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando, Jr. was an American movie star and political activist. "Unchallenged as the most important actor in modern American Cinema" according to the St...
and Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro, Jr. is an American actor, director and producer. His first major film roles were in Bang the Drum Slowly and Mean Streets, both in 1973...
went, in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
for a few years. After finishing his studies he went on to do numerous off-broadway plays, such as with "The Potomac Theatre Company" in Washington D.C. and with the "Negro Ensemble Theatre Company
Negro Ensemble Company
The Negro Ensemble Company is a New York City-based theater company. Established in 1967 by playwright Douglas Turner Ward, producer/actor Robert Hooks, and theater manager Gerald S...
" in New York.
He got his first break in film/tv when he was approached by a NYU film student and asked to act and be one of the executive producers in an independent film called "High's and Low's" directed by Justin Bartha
Justin Bartha
Justin Lee Bartha is an American actor, known for his co-starring role as Riley Poole in the National Treasure films and as Doug Billings in The Hangover and The Hangover Part II.-Early life:...
who also played Riley Poole in National Treasure
National treasure
The idea of national treasure, like national epics and national anthems, is part of the language of Romantic nationalism, which arose in the late 18th century and 19th centuries. Nationalism is an ideology which supports the nation as the fundamental unit of human social life, which includes shared...
franchise (alongside Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage is an American actor, producer and director, having appeared in over 60 films including Raising Arizona , The Rock , Face/Off , Gone in 60 Seconds , Adaptation , National Treasure , Ghost Rider , Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans , and...
), Failure to Launch
Failure to Launch
Failure to Launch is a 2006 American romantic comedy film. In the movie a 35-year-old man lives in the home of his parents and shows no interest in leaving the comfortable life his parents, especially his mother, have made for him there.-Plot:...
and Gigli
Gigli
Gigli is a 2003 romantic comedy film written and directed by Martin Brest and starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Lainie Kazan....
. Then, Darrell went on to play a role of a boxer in a TV pilot called The Contender directed by Hugh Wilson
Hugh Wilson
Hugh Wilson is an American director, writer and actor. He is best known as the creator and executive producer of the TV series WKRP in Cincinnati and Frank's Place....
and produced by Tim Reid
Tim Reid
Timothy L. "Tim" Reid is an American actor, comedian and film director best known for his roles in prime time American television programs, such as Venus Flytrap on WKRP in Cincinnati , Marcel "Downtown" Brown on Simon & Simon , Ray Campbell on Sister, Sister and William Barnett on That 70's Show...
that, however, wasn't picked up as a series.
Darrell landed his first break on the hit TV series The King Of Queens
The King of Queens
The King of Queens is an American sitcom that originally ran on CBS from September 21, 1998, to May 14, 2007.This show was produced by Hanley Productions and CBS Productions , CBS Paramount Television ,and CBS Television Studios in association with Columbia TriStar Television , and Sony Pictures...
as a party crasher, then followed up with a guest appearance on the hit TV series JAG
JAG (TV series)
JAG is an American adventure/legal drama television show that was produced by Belisarius Productions, in association with Paramount Network Television and, for the first season only, NBC Productions...
.
After finishing the work on JAG, he wrote, produced, directed and starred in his own film called One More Chance
One More Chance (2005 film)
One More Chance is a 2005 drama short film directed by American actor, writer and producer Darrell M. Smith and co-produced by actor Jacques Derosena...
through his production company he founded in 2005, AES Media Enterprises Corp. in New York City, which was one of the finalists at the Gotham Short Film Festival and that gave him, afterwards, a recurring role as School Officer Turner in the hit HBO series The Wire
The WIRE
the WIRE is the student-run College radio station at the University of Oklahoma, broadcasting in a freeform format. The WIRE serves the University of Oklahoma and surrounding communities, and is staffed by student DJs. The WIRE broadcasts at 1710 kHz AM in Norman, Oklahoma...
(see Season 3
The Wire (season 3)
The third season of the television series The Wire commenced airing in the United States on September 19, 2004, concluded on December 19, 2004, and contained 12 episodes...
and 4
The Wire (season 4)
The fourth season of the television series The Wire commenced airing in the United States on September 10, 2006, concluded on December 10, 2006, and contained 13 episodes...
) and many other offers.
Darrell M. Smith has a house in Bridgehampton, New York, in the Hampton's and part time in Beverly Hills, California; he is also a new member of the LAByrinth Theater Company
LAByrinth Theater Company
LAByrinth Theater Company is a non-profit, Off-Broadway theater company based in New York City.An inclusive, multicultural ensemble of almost 100 established and emerging theater artists led by Artistic Directors Stephen Adly Guirgis, Mimi O'Donnell and Yul Vasquez, LAByrinth Theater Company...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
when not on film.
Trivia
His favorite book is the Alchemist.Trained privately with the legendary acting coach Jeff Corey
Jeff Corey
Jeff Corey was an American stage and screen actor and director who became a well-respected acting teacher after being blacklisted in the 1950s.-Biography:...
for a year before his death.
He's a big baseball fan of The New York Yankees and basketball fan of The New York Knicks
Is a member of The Creative Coalition
Creative Coalition
The Creative Coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, politically-active group formed of members of the American entertainment industry....
.
He has ownership in AES Fund Management LLC, a FX exchange firm.
Quotations
"The greatest thing that you can do is to be an example for someone else.""Life is about elegance and extravagance."
"I believe that with lots of faith, your talent will make room for itself and put you before the king of kings in any industry that you aim to be in. That's why I prefer to work with people that might not be the most talented but they have the most heart and they are willing to give 110 percent."
"You must always be careful with who you give your energy to because if not you will be energy bankrupt and energy is what moves the world."
"You got to be persistent at whatever you believe in, in order to reap the benefits."
"If you get knocked down you must get back up and come even harder."
External links
- Darrell M. Smith official site