Jack Smight
Birth Name:
Jack Smight
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Profession
Director, Producer, Writer, Actor
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
Awards
- 1959Primetime Emmy - Best Direction of a Single Program of a Dramatic Series - Less Than One Hour:Winner
- 1970Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated