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Norwood Smith 1915 - 1999

Norwood Smith of Camarillo, Ventura County, CA was born on April 18, 1915 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, and died at age 84 years old on August 24, 1999 in Camarillo, Ventura County.

Norwood Smith

Francis Norwood Smith, Norwood Smith

Camarillo, Ventura County, CA 93012

April 18, 1915

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, United States

August 24, 1999

Camarillo, Ventura County, California, United States

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Introduction

In 1946, he starred in his own radio show in Hollywood titled “Norwood Smith Sings.” He also had the starring role in a show on CBS, “American Rhapsody.” This was the beginning of his 47-year show business career. He left Hollywood for New York and became a leading man in Broadway musicals. One of his favorite roles, according to his son Rick Scott, was starring as Daddy Warbucks in “Annie” for 3 1/2 years on Broadway.
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1915

Birthday

April 18, 1915

Birthdate

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California United States

Birthplace

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Religious Beliefs

Episcopalian.
Military Service

He wanted to begin a career in opera, but his plans were delayed while he served in the Army during World War II. He returned from the African front after attaining the rank of major.
Professional Career

Norwood Smith - Broadway Star in many musicals. Biography Born April 18, 1915 in San Francisco, California, USA Died August 24, 1999 in Camarillo, California, USA (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) Birth Name Francis Norwood Smith Mini Bio (1) Norwood Smith was born on April 18, 1915 in San Francisco, California, USA as Francis Norwood Smith. He was an actor, known for The Rockford Files (1974), Listen to Me (1989) and Huckleberry Finn (1974). He was married to Elizabeth. He died on August 24, 1999 in Camarillo, California. Spouse (1) Elizabeth (1947 - 24 August 1999) ( his death)
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1999

Death

August 24, 1999

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Camarillo, Ventura County, California United States
Death location

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Obituary

* Norwood Smith; Actor and Singer AUG. 27, 1999 12 AM Norwood Smith, a retired actor, died Tuesday at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo. He was 84. Smith was born on April 18, 1915, in San Francisco. He later attended UCLA and studied geology. He wanted to begin a career in opera, but his plans were delayed while he served in the Army during World War II. He returned from the African front after attaining the rank of major. In 1946, he starred in his own radio show in Hollywood titled “Norwood Smith Sings.” He also had the starring role in a show on CBS, “American Rhapsody.” This was the beginning of his 47-year show business career. He left Hollywood for New York and became a leading man in Broadway musicals. One of his favorite roles, according to his son Rick Scott, was starring as Daddy Warbucks in “Annie” for 3 1/2 years on Broadway. His wife to be, Elizabeth, was a secretary for a producer. The two met and later married on Jan. 9, 1971, in Greenwich, Conn. He also toured the country in the national companies of “Showboat” and “Applause,” and he replaced Robert Alda in “Guys and Dolls.” He starred on Broadway in “Can Can,” “Silk Stockings,” and “The Music Man,” in which he succeeded Robert Preston. He was a favorite on the summer and winter stock circuits, starring in most of the leading stock theaters. Smith co-starred and danced with Gene Kelly in a tour of “Take Me Along.” He also shared billing with Carol Burnett, Eva Gabor, Ann Blythe, Betsy Palmer and Carol Laurence. In the early 1980s, the Smith family moved to Camarillo from New York. Back on the West Coast, Smith appeared on television in several soap operas and series. Before his retirement, he also played starring roles in “Annie” and “The King and I” at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara in the early 1990s. Smith was a member of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Camarillo. He enjoyed ushering, lecturing and singing with the YAHWEH’s people at church. In addition to his son Rick Smith of Oxnard, he is survived by his wife of 28 years, Elizabeth, brother Harry Smith of Rancho Cucamonga, one granddaughter, and one great granddaughter. Memorial services are scheduled at 2 p.m. on Monday at St. Columba’s. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary in Camarillo. The 1st National Touring Company opened in Toronto in March 1978 with Kathy Jo Kelly as Annie, Norwood Smith as Daddy Warbucks, Jane Connell, Ruth Kobart as Miss Hannigan, and Gary Beach as Rooster. Adapted from: Little Orphan Annie Characters: Oliver Warbucks, Grace Farrell, Miss ... Norwood Smith PERFORMER BORN: APR 18, 1915 IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA DEATH: AUG 24, 1999 IN CAMARILLO, CA, USA ROLES (6) Ari Playbill - Jan 1971 ARI (1971) OPENED JAN 15, 1971 AS MARK PARKER (ORIGINAL) AS ARI BEN CANAAN (UNDERSTUDY - ORIGINAL) The Music Man Playbill - March 1958 THE MUSIC MAN (1957) OPENED DEC 19, 1957 AS HAROLD HILL (STANDBY - REPLACEMENT) Can-Can Playbill - May 1953 CAN-CAN (1953) OPENED MAY 7, 1953 AS JUDGE ARISTIDE FORESTIER (REPLACEMENT) Guys and Dolls Playbill - June, 1951 GUYS AND DOLLS (1950) OPENED NOV 24, 1950 AS SKY MASTERSON (REPLACEMENT) Show Boat Playbill - Opening Night, Sept 1948 SHOW BOAT (1948) OPENED SEP 7, 1948 AS GAYLORD RAVENAL (ORIGINAL)

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