• Date of Birth: August 02, 1970
  • Place of Birth: Red Bank, New Jersey, USA
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Kevin Smith mini-bio:Born and raised in New Jersey and very proud of it, this fact can be seen in all of his movies. His first movie, Clerks. (1994), was filmed in the convenience store in which Smith worked. He was onlyallowed to shoot at night after the store closed. This movie won the highest award at the Sundance film festival and was brought to theaters by Miramax. The movie went over so well that Smith was able to make another movie, Mallrats (1995). This movie, as Kevin has said, was meant to be a "smart Porkys". Although it didn't do well at all in the box office, it has done more then well on video store shelves and is usually the favorite among many Smith fans. During filming for the movie Smith met his new close friends and stars of his next movie, Ben Affleck and Jason Lee and his new girlfriend, Joey Lauren Adams. Smith has said that his relationship with Adams has been much of an inspiration for his next movie, Chasing Amy (1997), Smith's comedy drama which won two independent Spirit awards: Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Role (for Jason Lee. Around the time that Chasing Amy (1997) was wrapping, Smith broke up with Adams, and then when the Spirit awards were approaching he met his soon-to-be wife, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith. After _Chasing Amy (1997) , Smith started on Dogma (1999), a controversial film about Christianity. Around this time Smith's wife gave birth to their first baby girl, Harley Quinn Smith. Harley Quinn and Jennifer both have roles in Smith's next film, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001). In this road trip comedy, the cult heroes, Jay and Silent Bob go on an adventure to stop the production of a movie being made about them, find true love, and save an orangutan. In 2004, he wrote and directed Jersey Girl (2004), starring Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler, and two years later he completed the sequel to his first film, Clerks II (2006). Smith has also written scripts for such comics as Daredevil and Green Arrow. He also wrote a script for a new Superman movie but decided to leave the project. Smith has opened a comic book store, has a production company, writes articles for Arena magazine, and does short films for the Leno show. He has accomplished so much and he has only been around since 1994.

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Kevin Smith Information: Born and raised in New Jersey and very proud of it, this fact can be seen in all of his movies. His first movie,Clerks.(1994), was filmed in the convenience store in which Smith worked. He was only allowed to shoot at night after the store closed. This movie won the highestawardat the Sundance film festival and was brought to theaters by Miramax. The movie went over so well that Smith was able to make another movie,Mallrats(1995). This movie, as Kevin has said, was meant to be a "smart Porkys". Although it didn't do well at all in the box office, it has done more then well on video store shelves and is usually the favorite among many Smith fans. During filming for the movie Smith met his new close friends and stars of his next movie,Ben AffleckandJason Leeand his new girlfriend,Joey Lauren Adams. Smith has said that his relationship with Adams has been much of an inspiration for his next movie,Chasing Amy(1997), Smith's comedy drama which won two independent Spiritawards: Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Role (forJason Lee. Around the time thatChasing Amy(1997) was wrapping, Smith broke up with Adams, and then when the Spiritawards were approaching he met his soon-to-be wife,Jennifer Schwalbach Smith. After _Chasing Amy (1997) , Smith started onDogma(1999), a controversial film about Christianity. Around this time Smith's wife gave birth to their first baby girl,Harley Quinn Smith. Harley Quinn and Jennifer both have roles in Smith's next film,Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back(2001). In this road trip comedy, the cult heroes, Jay and Silent Bob go on an adventure to stop the production of a movie being made about them, find true love, and save an orangutan. In 2004, he wrote and directedJersey Girl(2004), starringBen AffleckandLiv Tyler, and two years later he completed the sequel to his first film,Clerks II(2006). Smith has also written scripts for such comics as Daredevil and Green Arrow. He also wrote a script for a new Superman movie but decided to leave the project. Smith has opened a comic book store, has a production company, writes articles for Arena magazine, and does short films for the Leno show. He has accomplished so much and he has only been around since 1994.
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Height:5' 9"
Nickname(s): 'Silent Bob' 'Bluntman' 'Moves' 'Mr. Scwalbach'
Notable feature(s): Long Hair, Trench ccoat,
Education:Henry Hudson Regional High School, The New School For Social Research, Vancouver Film School
Family:Jennifer Schwalbach(wife), Harley Quinn(daughter), Grace(mother), Donald(father), Virginia(sister), Donald Jr.(brother)
Resides in: Both Los Angeles and Red Bank New Jersey
Religious affiliations:Irish Catholic
Political affiliation: Democrat, but is not outspoken.
Personal interests/hobbies: writing, comic collecting, smoking weed,
Charities/Causes:
Other: On the cover of High Times Magazine twice.



Comments

  • kaylalynn96
    DUDE! I loved Dogma that was freaking hilarious!
    posted 126 days ago
  • filmaker99
    loved the daredevil graphic novel he wrote
    posted 265 days ago
  • JamieexBebe
    Cant wait to see Zack and Miri make a porno ! im glad u and Seth Rogen are extremely good buds cuz he really looks up to u. kick ass.
    posted 446 days ago
  • Simontbh
    His expressions as Silent Bob are priceless.
    posted 457 days ago
  • baileygangstas
    Oh my godd. I LOVE CLERKS 2!
    posted 494 days ago
  • amapeterfan18
    idol!!!!......... good actor, good director....... you're so intelligent!!!!!!!
    posted 632 days ago
  • funnyman2578
    BEST DIRECTOR EVER, Jay and Silent Bob kick ass
    posted 785 days ago
  • xoxahhmeliaxox
    kevin smith makes me cream my panties :]
    posted 793 days ago
  • flaminglips54
    Kevin Smith defined the term "cult classic" and taught us that you dont need a Hollywood budget to make a good movie
    posted 816 days ago
  • RaiseTheDead
    Kevin Smith is Fucking Brilliant!!!! Every true Fan MUST SEE an Evening with Kevin Smith!!! 1 and 2
    posted 824 days ago

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  • Kevin Smith, Chris Rock, Alan Rickman and Alanis Morisette appeared in which movie?  Answer »
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