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Phyllis Smith Biography

Birth Name:Phyllis Smith

Birth Place:Lemay, Missouri, United States

Profession Actress, Casting department, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Worked as a dancer and burlesque performer until a knee injury ended her dancing career
  • Worked for three years after graduating college as a preschool teacher
  • Began her career in the entertainment industry by working for casting agencies
  • Earned a degree in elementary education from the University of Missouri in St․ Louis, Miss
  • Received dance scholarships from Kansas University and Tulsa University
  • She was given the "Employee of the Year" award while working as a receptionist at an aerospace defense firm
  • Studied dance with a number of acclaimed instructors before beginning her career as an actor
  • Was a former NFL cheerleader for the St․ Louis Cardinals

Awards

  • 2006Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2007TV Guide Award-Favorite Ensemble: winner
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2015IFJA Award-Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance: winner
  • 2016Annie-Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production: winner
  • 2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
  • 2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2016BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
  • 2016OFTA Film Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated