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Kurtwood Smith is an American actor best known for his roles as Clarence Boddicker in RoboCop (1987), Red Forman in That '70s Show (1998–2006), and as the voice of Zurg in Toy Story 2 (1999). He has also appeared in films such as Dead Poets Society (1989), Deep Impact (1998), and Broken Arrow (1996). Smith was born on July 3, 1943 in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a degree in theater arts. Smith began his acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in television shows such as M*A*S*H and The White Shadow. He made his feature film debut in the 1981 drama The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper. In 1987, Smith gained widespread recognition for his role as the villainous Clarence Boddicker in RoboCop. He went on to appear in films such as Dead Poets Society (1989), Deep Impact (1998), and Broken Arrow (1996). In 1998, Smith began appearing as Red Forman in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show. He remained with the show until its conclusion in 2006. In 1999, Smith provided the voice of Zurg in the Pixar animated film Toy Story 2. He has since provided voices for several other animated films, including The Wild (2006) and The Princess and the Frog (2009). Smith has also appeared in numerous television shows, including The West Wing, 24, and NCIS. As of 2021, Kurtwood Smith's net worth is estimated to be roughly $8 million.

Popular As Kurtwood Larson Smith (Woody, Kurt, Wood)
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 3 July, 1943
Birthday 3 July
Birthplace New Lisbon, Wisconsin, USA
Nationality United States

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Kurtwood Smith Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, Kurtwood Smith height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

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Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Who Is Kurtwood Smith's Wife?

His wife is Joan Pirkle (5 November 1988 - present), Cecilia Souza (26 June 1964 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Joan Pirkle (5 November 1988 - present), Cecilia Souza (26 June 1964 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Kurtwood Smith Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Kurtwood Smith worth at the age of 79 years old? Kurtwood Smith’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Kurtwood Smith's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2004

Presented Barbara Bain with the California Lottery's "Hero in Education" Award on "The Big Spin" show on December 18, 2004.

2003

"Kurtwood" is his real first name. According to an interview with him on Caroline Rhea's syndicated television show (April 8, 2003), his mother was a huge fan of a country singer named Kurt (or Curt) in the early 1940s. However, she thought "Kurt Smith" was too short a name, so she added "wood"--"she just tacked it on to the end", said Smith. His mother because she felt there already too many people named Kurt.

1998

Won the role of Red Foreman on That '70s Show (1998) when the original choice, Chuck Norris, was unavailable because of his commitment to filming Walker, Texas Ranger (1993). The show is set near Milwaukee, WI, and he was the only cast member who actually was from Wisconsin (which is a Native American term for "land of red stone").

1996

He is an actor, known for Broken Arrow (1996), Robocop (1987) and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991).

1991

Has played three different characters in the Star Trek universe: the Federation President in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Thrax on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), and Annorax on Star Trek: Voyager (1995).

1989

Tends to play well-meaning but stubbornly misguided characters, like Mr. Perry in Dead Poets Society (1989) and the Captain-Nemo-like alien Annorax on Star Trek: Voyager (1995).

1987

His second wife, Joan Pirkle, appeared opposite him in Robocop (1987) as the secretary he flirts with at the precinct before his meeting with Ronny Cox's character, Dick Jones. He is the father of Laurel Garner and Shannon Smith. The latter goes by the stage name Dr. Sauce, hosted a radio show at Stanford University in the mid-to-late 1990s and played guitar in a band called The Vulcaneers.

1969

Received his Master's degree in Fine Arts from Stanford University in Stanford, California (1969).

1965

Received his Bachelor's degree in Theatre from San Jose State College in San Jose, California (1965).

1961

The son of George and Mabel Annette (nee Lund) Smith, the actor grew up in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles and graduated from Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, California (1961).

1943

Kurtwood Smith was born on July 3, 1943 in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, USA as Kurtwood Larson Smith.