
Biography
Margaret Alexis Smith (June 8, 1921 – June 9, 1993) was a Canadian-born American actress and singer. She appeared in several major Hollywood films in the 1940s and had a notable career on Broadway in the 1970s, winning a Tony Award in 1972 for the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical Follies.
Early Life
Smith was born in Penticton, British Columbia, to Gladys Mabel Fitz-Simmons (a Canadian) and Alexander Smith (a Scot). Her family moved to Los Angeles when she was about a year old. Her parents both became naturalized U.S. citizens in 1939, through which she derived her United States citizenship.Smith grew up in Los Angeles, attending Hollywood High School along with other future talents, including actress Nanette Fabray. Smith made her professional debut performing ballet at the Hollywood Bowl. She was discovered in 1940 at Los Angeles City College, acting in a school production, by a Warner Brothers' talent scout.
Filmography
All 67
Movies 55
TV shows 12
Self 6
Herself

You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story (2008)
Movie
Louisa van der Luyden

The Age of Innocence (1993)
Movie
2

Hothouse (1988)
TV show
Belle

Tough Guys (1986)
Movie
Mrs. Iris Rylander

Dress Gray (1986)
TV show
Herself

The Best of Broadway (1985)
Movie
Honey Niven

A Death in California (1985)
TV show

Cheers (1982)
TV show
6.12
Gloria, a rich American

The Trout (1982)
Movie

Night of 100 Stars (1982)
Movie
Lady Jessica Montford

Dallas (1978)
TV show
4.2
Sarah Blue

Casey's Shadow (1978)
Movie
Cora Hallet

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976)
Movie
6.6
Deidre Milford Granger

Jacqueline Susann's Once Is Not Enough (1975)
Movie
Smitty

Nightside (1973)
Movie
Self - Guest

The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
TV show
Loraine Lucas

Adventures in Paradise (1959)
TV show
Carol Wharton

The Young Philadelphians (1959)
Movie
4
Nita Hollaway

This Happy Feeling (1958)
Movie
Allie Walker

Beau James (1957)
Movie
Nominee

Tony Awards (1956)
TV show

The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
TV show
Sue Hoskins

The Eternal Sea (1955)
Movie
Glenda Esmond

The Sleeping Tiger (1954)
Movie
Kay Garven

Split Second (1953)
Movie
Amanda Waycross

The Turning Point (1952)
Movie
Elizabeth Trent

Cave of Outlaws (1951)
Movie
4

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
TV show
Winifred Stanley

Here Comes the Groom (1951)
Movie
Christine Miller

Undercover Girl (1950)
Movie
Mary Williams

Wyoming Mail (1950)
Movie
Liliy / Fiona

Lux Video Theatre (1950)
TV show

Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
TV show
Maria Singleton

Montana (1950)
Movie
Lon Kyng

Any Number Can Play (1949)
Movie
Olivia Pearce

One Last Fling (1949)
Movie
Rouge de Lisle

South of St. Louis (1949)
Movie
6
Laurie Durant

Whiplash (1948)
Movie
Evelyn Blake

The Decision of Christopher Blake (1948)
Movie
Marian Halcombe

The Woman in White (1948)
Movie
The Bride (uncredited)

Always Together (1947)
Movie
Herself (uncredited)

So You Want to Be in Pictures (1947)
Movie
Rory Teller

Stallion Road (1947)
Movie
Cecily Latham

The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947)
Movie

Okay for Sound (1946)
Movie
Nora Nesbitt

Of Human Bondage (1946)
Movie
Linda Lee Porter

Night and Day (1946)
Movie
6
Cecelia Henry

One More Tomorrow (1946)
Movie
Jeanne Starr

San Antonio (1945)
Movie
Christine Gilbert

Rhapsody in Blue (1945)
Movie
Evelyn Turner

Conflict (1945)
Movie
Elizabeth

The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945)
Movie
Self

Hollywood Canteen (1944)
Movie
Nan Curtiss Dillon

The Doughgirls (1944)
Movie
Olivia Langdon Clemens

The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944)
Movie
Herself

Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943)
Movie
Florence Creighton

The Constant Nymph (1943)
Movie
6
Victoria Ware

Gentleman Jim (1942)
Movie
Helen Powers

Steel Against the Sky (1941)
Movie
Elinor Bentley Fairchild

The Smiling Ghost (1941)
Movie
Linda Fisher

Dive Bomber (1941)
Movie
6
Miss Oswald, North's Secretary (uncredited)

Singapore Woman (1941)
Movie
Blonde (uncredited)

Here Comes Happiness (1941)
Movie
Woman in Office (uncredited)

The Great Mr. Nobody (1941)
Movie
Young Woman Saying 'I Wish She Was Dead'

Flight from Destiny (1941)
Movie
Girl at Wedding (uncredited)

Lady with Red Hair (1940)
Movie
Carlo's Guest (uncredited)

Alice in Movieland (1940)
Movie
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Information
Known for Acting
Gender Female
Birthday 1921-06-08
Deathday 1993-06-09 (72 years old)
Place of birth Penticton, Canada
Relationships Craig Stevens (1944-01-01 - 1993-01-01)
Citizenships United States, Canada
Awards Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical

Alexis Smith
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