Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Born:November 3, 1930

Place of Birth:Topeka, Kansas, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Lois Smith, born Lois Arlene Humbert on November 3, 1930, is a seasoned American actress whose career spans over six decades. Her remarkable talent and versatility have solidified her as a respected figure in film, television, and theater.

Smith's film debut in the 1955 classic "East of Eden" marked the beginning of a prolific journey in Hollywood. Over the years, she has delivered memorable supporting performances in a variety of acclaimed movies, showcasing her ability to bring depth and authenticity to every character she portrays.

One of Smith's most notable roles came in 2017 with the science-fiction drama "Marjorie Prime," where her leading performance garnered widespread critical acclaim. Her portrayal earned her nominations for prestigious awards such as the Independent Spirit Awards, Gotham Awards, and Saturn Award, as well as a well-deserved win at the Satellite Awards.

Beyond the silver screen, Smith has left a lasting impact on television, appearing in both daytime and prime time series. Her role as a regular cast member on the HBO horror drama "True Blood" and her nomination for a Critics' Choice Television Award for "The Americans" highlight her versatility and range as an actress.

In the world of theater, Smith's contributions are equally impressive. With two Tony Award nominations under her belt for her roles in "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Buried Child," she has proven her ability to captivate audiences on the stage as well. Her performance in the Off-Broadway revival of "The Trip to Bountiful" earned her prestigious accolades, including an Obie Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Lucille Lortel Award, and Drama Desk Award.

As an ensemble member of the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Smith continues to showcase her passion for the craft and her dedication to delivering powerful and compelling performances. Her commitment to her artistry and her ability to embody a wide range of characters have solidified her as a true talent in the entertainment industry.

Lois Smith's legacy as an actress is defined by her unwavering dedication to her craft, her ability to breathe life into every role she takes on, and her enduring impact on film, television, and theater. Her remarkable career serves as an inspiration to aspiring actors and a testament to the timeless power of storytelling on stage and screen.

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Filmography

Acting

The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys

Mrs. Glenn

2016

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
Minority Report

Minority Report

Dr. Iris Hineman

2002

John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the quarry when another investigator targets him for a murder charge.
Twister

Twister

Aunt Meg

1996

An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
Lady Bird

Lady Bird

Sister Sarah Joan

2017

Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.
Falling Down

Falling Down

D-Fens' Mother

1993

An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.
Fatal Attraction

Fatal Attraction

Martha

1987

A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.
Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Mama Threadgoode

1991

Amidst her own personality crisis, southern housewife Evelyn Couch meets Ninny, an outgoing old woman who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, two young women who experienced hardships and love in Whistle Stop, Alabama in the 1920s.
The French Dispatch

The French Dispatch

Upshur 'Maw' Clampette

2021

The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
The Pledge

The Pledge

Helen Jackson

2001

A police chief about to retire pledges to help a woman find her daughter's killer.
Midnight Run

Midnight Run

Mrs. Nelson, Mardukas's Friend

1988

A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who embezzled $15 million of mob money. He is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.
Dead Man Walking

Dead Man Walking

Helen's Mother

1995

A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.
Black Widow

Black Widow

Sara

1987

Federal agent Alexandra Barnes believes that Catherine Petersen is a serial killer who marries rich men and then murders them for their money. But since Catherine is seemingly a master of disguise and has multiple identities, Alexandra can't prove anything with conventional detective work. With no other option, she goes undercover, pursuing the same man as Catherine, and hoping that Catherine will slip up and reveal her true identity.
East of Eden

East of Eden

Anne

1955

In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.
Tesla

Tesla

The Grande Dame

2020

The story of the Promethean struggles of Nikola Tesla, as he attempts to transcend entrenched technology—including his own previous work—by pioneering a system of wireless energy that would change the world.
Uncle Frank

Uncle Frank

Aunt Butch

2020

In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Frank's lover Walid.
The Comedian

The Comedian

Miriam

2016

An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother and his wife, Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul, and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Aunt Mel

2012

A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.
Hollywoodland

Hollywoodland

Helen Bessolo

2006

When Hollywood superstar George Reeves dies in his home, private detective Louis Simo is hired to investigate his death and gets caught in a web of lies involving a big studio executive's wife.
Green Card

Green Card

Brontë's Mother

1990

Urban horticulturalist Brontë Mitchell has her eye on a gorgeous apartment, but the building's board will rent it only to a married couple. Georges Fauré, a waiter from France whose visa is expiring, needs to marry an American woman to stay in the country. Their marriage of convenience turns into a burden when they must live together to allay the suspicions of the immigration service, as the polar opposites grate on each other's nerves.
Five Easy Pieces

Five Easy Pieces

Partita Dupea

1970

A drop-out from upper-class America picks up work along the way on oil-rigs when his life isn't spent in a squalid succession of bars, motels, and other points of interest.

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