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What is Kurtwood Smith’s Net Worth?

Kurtwood Smith is an acclaimed American actor, boasting a net worth of $8 million. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Red Foreman on the popular sitcom “That ’70s Show” and has lent his voice to various characters in animated films and television series such as “Turbo,” “Men in Black: The Series,” and “Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!”

Early Years

Kurtwood Larson Smith was born on July 3, 1943, in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, to parents George Smith and Mabel (Lund). Tragically, his father lost his life while serving in the United States military during World War II, and he is laid to rest at the Netherlands American Cemetery.

Smith completed his high school education at Canoga Park High School in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California, in 1961. He further pursued higher education at San Jose State College, graduating in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1969, he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Stanford University. Following his graduation, he began teaching theater arts at Canada College, a public community college in Redwood City, California, where he remained until 1975.

Film

Kurtwood Smith made his film debut in a minor role as a security guard in the 1980 musical comedy “Roadie.” He landed another significant role in 1983 as a choreographer in John Travolta’s hit dance drama “Staying Alive,” and the same year, he portrayed a character named Clarence in the comedy “Going Berserk,” starring John Candy.

In the iconic 1987 science fiction film “Robocop,” Smith played the memorable role of Clarence Boddicker, followed by his performance as Robert Griggs in “Rambo III” the next year.

In 1989, he appeared in the coming-of-age drama “Dead Poets Society” as Mr. Perry and portrayed Professor Flournoy in “Heart of Dixie,” based on Anne Rivers Siddons’ novel “Heartbreak Hotel.”

Smith reunited with Sylvester Stallone in the 1991 comedy “Oscar,” a remake of the French film of the same name from 1967. He also had roles in “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” and Woody Allen’s black-and-white comedy “Shadows and Fog.” His appearances continued in the 1993 thriller “Boxing Helena,” the psychological thriller “The Crush,” and the 1995 dark comedy “To Die For” with Nicole Kidman, followed by “Broken Arrow” in 1996 and “Prefontaine” in 1997.

In 1998, he appeared in “Deep Impact” as Otis Hefter, while the 1999 drama “Girl, Interrupted” featured him as Dr. Crumble.

The new millennium found Smith in roles in “Teddy Bears’ Picnic,” “Evil Remains,” and “Entry Level.” In 2011, he starred as Orin Helgesson in the comedy “Cedar Rapids,” and the following year, he took on the role of Geoffrey Shurlock in the biographical drama “Hitchcock,” inspired by Stephen Rebello’s book “Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho.”

In 2017, he portrayed Dr. Milton in “Amityville: The Awakening,” featuring Bella Thorne and Jennifer Jason Leigh, and played Sheriff Bon Fuller in the comedy film “El Camino Christmas.” Most recently, in 2022, he appeared as Dr. Joseph Wanless in the science fiction horror movie “Firestarter,” adapted from Stephen King’s novel.

Voice

Kurtwood Smith voiced the character General Galapagos in the animated series “Eek! The Cat,” which aired from 1993 to 1996. He repeated this role in “The Terrible Thunderlizards,” also from 1993 to 1997.

In 2009, he voiced Kanjar Ro in the animated superhero film “Green Lantern: First Flight.” He provided the voice for Indy CEO in the animated sports comedy “Turbo” in 2013, followed by voicing Gene in “Regular Show: The Movie” in 2015.

Smith contributed his voice to Robert Sullivan in the adult animated superhero series “Todd McFarlane’s Spawn” in 1999 and later voiced Agent James Bennet in “Batman Beyond” and a prosecutor in “The Justice League” in 2001.

From 2001 to 2002, he reprised Agent Bennet in 14 episodes of “The Zeta Project.” He also voiced the father of Grim in “The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy,” Mr. Noodlander in “Handy Manny,” and Robert Johnson in “Squirrel Boy.” In 2024, he is set to voice Alistair Clawbottom in three episodes of the animated sitcom “Monsters at Work.”

Television

Kurtwood Smith’s television career began with a brief appearance as a laundromat patron in the sitcom “Soap.” He then featured in three episodes of the drama series “Lou Grant” during 1980 and 1981. In 1983, he played Captain Scanlon in six episodes of “The Renegades.” His television roles in the 1980s also include guest appearances in shows like “The A-Team,” “Newhart,” and “21 Jump Street.” Additionally, he acted in television films like “The Midnight Hour,” “Deadly Messages,” and “The Christmas Gift,” as well as the miniseries “North and South,” where he played Colonel Hiram Berdan.

He played Barry Jenkins in “Picket Fences” in 1993, the same year he appeared as Jack Lord in six episodes of “Big Wave Dave’s.”

Smith guest-starred in “The X-Files,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” and “Star Trek: Voyager” in 1996. The following year, he participated in television films “A Bright Shining Lie” and “Safety Patrol.” He is best known for his role as Red Foreman, the father of Eric (Topher Grace) and Laurie (Lisa Robin Kelly), in the iconic series “That ’70s Show,” which aired from 1998 to 2006, earning 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations among others.

Other TV appearances include “Everybody Loves Raymond” in 2002, “Malcolm in the Middle” in 2004, “Medium,” and “House MD.” From 2008 to 2009, he featured in the sitcom “Worst Week” as Dick Clayton, followed by a role in “CHAOS” and later the comedy-drama “Patriot.” In 2023, he reprised his role as Red Foreman in the spin-off series “That ’90s Show.”

Personal Life

From 1964 to 1974, Kurtwood Smith was married to Cecilia Souza. He tied the knot with actress Joan Pirkle in 1988 and is the father of actress Laurel Garner.

Real Estate

In March 2005, Kurtwood purchased a home in Glendale, California, for $1.8 million, which has appreciated in value and is currently worth approximately $4 million.