Cornelius Smith Jr. Biography

Fast Facts

• Holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Texas at Arlington
• Is a 2000 graduate of Detroit's Cass Tech High School
• Quote: "(On advice he would offer aspiring actors) "If you can, get some training or take some classes․ In this industry a lot of people are going to tell you 'no' but you can't let that deter you․ Keep fighting, keep believing in yourself․""
• A talented daytime actor, is well-known for his portrayal of the character Frankie Hubbard on the ABC soap opera "All My Children․"
• Wrote and starred in his own stage production, "Frayed," in 2008
• Enjoys reading, writing, playing basketball and watching plays in his spare time
• Was once a member of Detroit-based singing group Chapta II