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J.W. Smith

J.W. Smith

Actor 1979–2017 (38 year career)
6.2 avg rating

Biography

J.W. Smith is a producer and actor with more than 40 years of entertainment experience in motion pictures and television. J.W. grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he began his acting career at The Karamu House Community Theater. In the early 1970s, J.W. moved to New York City where he became a student in Uta Hagen's acting class at HB Studio and at The Henry Street Playhouse. During his stint in New York City, J.W. met and became close friends with Morgan Freeman and Bill Duke. More than four deca…

Known For

The Warriors
Film

The Warriors

Turnbull A.C.
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Film

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Detective Cliche
Red Heat
Film

Red Heat

Salim
Crossroads
Film

Crossroads

Man at Auto Wrecking Yard
Undisputed
Film

Undisputed

Mess Guard
K-9
Film

K-9

Pimp
Johnny Handsome
Film

Johnny Handsome

Larry
Hoodlum
Film

Hoodlum

Calvin

Filmography

Acting (35)

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