Samantha Smith
American peace activist and child actress (1972–1985)
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Summary
Samantha Smith was born on June 29, 1972[1], in Houlton[2]. She died on August 25, 1985[3], in Auburn[4]. She worked as a television actor[5], child actor[6], peace activist[7], writer[8], and schoolchild[9]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,302 views/month, #6,392 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Estabrook Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Notable work: goodwill ambassador[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Commons category: Samantha Smith[15]
- Archives at: Maine State Museum[16]
- Cause of death: aircraft crash[17]
- Family name: Smith[18], Reed[19]
- Given name: Samantha[20]
- Day in year for periodic occurrence: first Monday in June[21]
- Official website: http://samanthasmith.info/[22]
- Manner of death: accidental death[23]
- Participant in: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, 1983 season[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Nickname: Sam[26]
- Birth name: Samantha Reed Smith[27]
- Name in native language: Samantha Smith[28]
- Different from: Samantha Smith[29]
- Start of work period: 1982[30]
- End of work period: 1985[31]
- P14750: 3435-EDA8-1556-431C-8353[32]
Why It Matters
Samantha Smith has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Samantha Smith born?
Samantha Smith was born in Houlton[2].
Where did Samantha Smith die?
Samantha Smith passed away in Auburn[4].
What did Samantha Smith do for work?
Samantha Smith worked as a television actor[5], child actor[6], peace activist[7], writer[8], and schoolchild[9].