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Kurtwood Smith: Find Out About The Life Of ‘That ’70s Pilot’ Actor

Kurtwood Smith: Find Out About The Life Of ‘That '70s Pilot’ Actor

Kurtwood Smith is widely known as an American television and movie actor. He came to people’s attention after portraying the Fox sitcom. That ’70s Show as a Red Forman. Moreover, the frictionless character Red is the enduringly disgruntled, ill-tempered, who is the father of Laurie Forman and Eric. As a matter of fact, That ’70s Pilot show was created by Mark Brazil. Further, Smith has appeared in numerous movies, which are RoboCop, El Camino Christmas, Turbo, Hitchcock, and All in the Bunker.

Similarly, In 1980, Smith’s first appearance was in Soap, Me and Maxx. Also, he is generally known as a Clarence Boddicker in RoboCop (1987). So, without a doubt, Kurtwood has earned a considerable sum of money. Well, reportedly, his current net worth is estimated to be $10 Million as per Celebrity Net Worth. Kurtwood Smith was a married man. Reportedly, as of now, he is in a marital relationship with Joan Pirkle. Does he have any children from a previous marriage?

Let’s enroll in the topic exploring more about Smith’s early life, personal life, relationship, marriage, kids, and other surprising facts. Keep on reading to the end.

Kurtwood Smith enjoys the net worth of $10 Million.

Kurtwood Smith holds an impressive net worth, which is reported to be $10 Million. He has amassed huge money from his long professional career. Furthermore, as known, Smith has worked in 50 movies and featured in 87 television series. Well, the average American actor’s salary is estimated to be around approximately $45,000. However, Smith earns more than social media.

kurtwood smith in classic glasses
Kurtwood smith in classic glasses, Wisconsin history

Besides, Smith’s actual salary is reported to be $80,000 per year. On the other hand, Kurtwood served with the California Actors Theater during the 1970s, and also studied the University of Santa Clara. He became famous in the late 1980s for his appearance as the evil Mr. Sue in the Fox espionage comedy.

The 76 years old actor, the voice actor has not only amassed a massive sum of wealth but also gained name and fame from his profession. Until now, Smith has appeared in various cameo appearances. Moreover, he is still active in the entertainment industry, and his current net worth will increase for sure.

Romantic relationship with wife: Joan Pirkle

Kurtwood Smith is in a passionate love affair with his long time girlfriend, who turns out to be his spouse, Joan Pirkle. Moreover, the pair tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony in front of a few hundred friends and family members. Reportedly, the couple got married in 1988. There is no information about the duo’s first met up. However, it’s probably after getting a divorce from the first wife, Cecilia Souza. Yes, with no surprise, Smith was in a marital relationship with Souza to whom he got married in 1964.

Kurtwood Smith with Joan Pirkle, Famebytes
Kurtwood Smith with Joan Pirkle, Famebytes

Smith and Souza got divorced after ten years of the blissful conjugal bond. Moreover, the reason for the breakup is still unknown. From the previous marriage, Smith has welcomed two children, one son and a daughter. His daughter Laurel Garner has featured in a Transformer film and some Tv series. Also, Smith’s son Shanno Smith has appeared in the entertainment field.

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As of now, he is enjoying his love life with a wife, Joan Pirkle, alongside two children. He often goes out to beaches and a beautiful place to enjoy life to the fullest. We wish him a bright future ahead.

Age, Height, and Weight

The 76 years old Kurtwood Smith stands at a decent height of 6 feet and 0 inches, 1.85 m (i.e., 469cm). Moreover, his eye color is blue, whereas the color of his hair is blond. Likewise, Smith’s weight is 70kg, which is 154.32 Lbs.

Professional Career

For his roles in Billy Budd, Idiot’s Delight, and Green Grow the Lilacs, Smith has won three Drama-Logue Awards on stage. Moreover, In his film career, he depicted Clarence Boddicker on the Fox sitcom The ’70s Show, which operated from 1998 to 2006, in Paul Verhoeven’s science fiction action film RoboCop, and the father role as Red Forman.

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Worst Week – Nancy Lenehan and Kurtwood Smith

He also has a great voice acting background, working on a variety of animated series in video games such as Fallout Tactics: Steel’s Brotherhood, and FreeSpace 2.

Early Life of Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Larson Smith was born on July 3, 1943, in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, United States of America. His star sign is Cancer. Moreover, he belongs to American nationality and holds white racial ethnicity. Smith is a proud son of Mabel Annette Lund (née Larson) and George Smith. His father George served in an Us military and has also fought numerous battles during the second world war, unfortunately, killed in Europe invasion.

His mother, Mable, was a massive fan of a country songwriter, singer “Kurt Smith”. On the other hand, Smith grew up with his mother in the San Fernando Valley.

Talking about academic qualification, Smith went to Canoga Park High School of Canoga Park, California, and graduated in 1961. Reportedly, Smith was known as a president during his senior years. Also, he attended San Jose State University in 1965 and graduated with a Bachelor in Arts. Similarly, he enrolled at Stanford University in 1969 and earned a master’s in fine arts.

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