Lois Smith

American actress
Person human Q258246
Lois Smith
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Lois Smith

Summary

Lois Smith is a human[1]. Born in Topeka[2], she… she was born on November 3, 1930[3]. She worked as a television actor[4], film actor[5], stage actor[6], and actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,770 views/month, #4,337 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Topeka[2], Lois Smith…
  • Lois Smith was born on November 3, 1930[3].
  • Lois Smith was married to Wesley D. Smith[9].
  • Lois Smith held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Lois Smith worked as a television actor[4].
  • Lois Smith worked as a film actor[5].
  • Lois Smith's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Lois Smith's professions included actor[7].
  • Lois Smith was educated at University of Washington[11].
  • Lois Smith's education included a stint at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[12].
  • Lois Smith received the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress[13].
  • Lois Smith received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[14].
  • Lois Smith received the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress[15].
  • Lois Smith is recorded as female[16].
  • Lois Smith's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Lois Smith's Commons category is recorded as Lois Smith[18].
  • Lois Smith's residence is recorded as Topeka[19].
  • Lois Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[20].
  • Lois Smith's family name is recorded as Humbert[21].
  • Lois Smith's given name is recorded as Lois[22].
  • Lois Smith's nominated for is recorded as National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress[23].
  • Lois Smith's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[24].
  • Lois Smith's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[25].
  • Lois Smith's nominated for is recorded as Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[26].
  • Lois Smith's nominated for is recorded as Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lois Smith was born in Topeka[2]. She was born on November 3, 1930[3].

Education

Educated at University of Washington[11], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30] and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[12], a drama school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1969[33], headquartered in Manhattan[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[4], film actor[5], stage actor[6], and actor[7].

Recognition

Awards received include National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress[13], a class of award[35], in United States[36]; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[14], a class of award[37]; and Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress[15].

Personal Life

Lois Smith was married to Wesley D. Smith[9].

Why It Matters

Lois Smith ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,770 views/month, #4,337 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Lois Smith born?

Born in Topeka[2], Lois Smith…

Who was Lois Smith married to?

Lois Smith's spouses include Wesley D. Smith[9].

What did Lois Smith do for work?

Lois Smith worked as television actor[4], film actor[5], stage actor[6], and actor[7].

Where did Lois Smith go to school?

Lois Smith was educated at University of Washington[11] and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[12].

What awards did Lois Smith receive?

Honors received include National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress[13], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[14], and Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . lortelaward.com. Retrieved . lortelaward.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . lortelaward.com. Retrieved . lortelaward.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Residence Topeka
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