Jack Smight Biography

Fast Facts

• Joined the Army Air Forces and flew missions in the Pacific during World War II after graduating from high school
• Nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation for "The Illustrated Man" in 1970
• Graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Drama
• Worked as a car hop while he auditioned for small acting roles in Hollywood
• Quote: "(On "The Illustrated Man"): "I love movies with a surprise around every corner․ [But] with all the technicians and equipment at your disposal, it's such a temptation to indulge yourself․""
• Best known as a director of films and TV series, including "Harper," "The Illustrated Man," and some episodes of "The Twilight Zone․"
• The star of "Number One With a Bullet," Peter Graves, was actually a friend of his from high school who had gone with him to Hollywood to begin an acting career after college