Shawnee Smith

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Shawnee Smith Wiki Biography

Shawnee Smith was born on the 3rd July 1969 in Orangeburg, South Carolina USA, and is a television and film actress, and a singer, best known for her roles in “The Blob”, as Amanda Young in “Saw” franchise, and as Charlie Sheen’s wife in the series “Anger Management”. Smith’s career started in 1978.

Have you ever wondered how rich Shawnee Smith is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Shawnee Smith’s net worth is as high as $3 million, earned through her successful acting career. In addition to appearing in both television and film, Smith was also a member of the metal band Fydolla Ho, and the duet Smith & Pyle, with fellow actress Missi Pyle, additional projects which also improved her wealth.

Shawnee Smith was a daughter of James H. Smith, a financial planner and former US Air Force pilot, and Patricia Ann, an oncology nurse. Her parents moved to California when she was one, and divorced when she was two. Smith went to Ranchito Avenue Elementary School in Panorama City, Los Angeles, and later to the Madison Jr. High in North Hollywood. Shawnee matriculated in 1987 from the North Hollywood High School.

When still a child, Smith began acting on stage in “A Christmas Carol”, and made her television debut in a McDonald’s commercial in 1978. In 1982, Smith had her first movie role in John Houston’s Oscar-nominated adaptation “Annie” starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, and Carol Burnett. After appearing in a few TV series, Shawnee had roles in “Not My Kid” (1985), “Crime of Innocence” (1985), and “Iron Eagle” (1986). Her net worth was well set.

In 1986, she played Sonia Russell in nine episodes of “All Is Forgiven”, and the next year secured a part in Carl Reiner’s “Summer School” with Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, and Robin Thomas. By the end of the ’80’s, Shawnee starred in “I Saw What You Did” (1988) and Chuck Russell’s “The Blob” (1988). She continued with “Who’s Harry Crumb?” (1989) and appeared in six episodes of “A Brand New Life” (1989-1990).Shawnee had her prominent years in the ’90’s, beginning with roles in TV mini-series “Lucky Chances” (1990) and Michael Cimino’s “Desperate Hours” (1990) starring Mickey Rourke, Anthony Hopkins, and Mimi Rogers. She then appeared in Stephen King’s-inspired series “The Stand” (1994) and one episode of “The X-Files” (1994). The mid-’90’s was the busiest period in her professional life, as she played in numerous films and series, including the Oscar-winning drama “Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) with Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, and Julian Sands, and “Armageddon” (1998) starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Ben Affleck. Her net worth was rising considerably.One of Smith’s most notable roles was in the series “Becker”, in which she played the character of Linda in 129 episodes from 1998 to 2004. However, she is probably best known for starring in the first three “Saw” films that grossed around $100 million, $150 million, and $165 million respectively, significantly increasing Smith’s net worth. By the end of the 2000’s, Shawnee had parts in ”The Island” (2005), starring Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor, and Djimon Hounsou, “The Grudge 3” (2009), and the last part of the “Saw” franchise which wasn’t as successful as its predecessors.

In 2012, Smith appeared in Billy Bob Thornton’s “Jayne Mansfield’s Car”, before starring as Jennifer Goodson in the series “Anger Management” (2012-2014) along with Charlie Sheen who plays her husband. Most recently, Shawnee played in “Grace Unplugged” (2013), “Savannah Sunrise” (2016), and is currently in post-production of “Believe” that will come out by the end of 2016.

In 2000, Smith formed the punk/metal band called Fydolla Ho, and they had the album “Untied” released in 2001 before they disbanded in 2004. In 2008, Shawnee and Missi Pyle formed a duet and released a debut album “It’s OK to Be Happy”, and established the record company Urban Prairie Records. However, they ended their collaboration in 2011, even though a second album was planned.

Regarding her personal life, Shawnee Smith married the photographer Jason Reposar in 1998 and divorced him in 2003; Smith has a daughter with him and two sons with musician Kai Mattoon, but her marriage with Mattoon lasted for only a year, from 2005 to 2006.

IMDB Wikipedia “Saw franchise” (2007) “Anger Management” (2012-2014) “Becker” (1998-2004) ”The Island” (2005) “Crime of Innocence” (1985) “Grace Unplugged” (2013) “It’s OK to Be Happy” (2008) “Not My Kid” (1985) “Savannah Sunrise” (2016) $3 Million 1969 1969-07-03 1987 5 ft 2 in (1.6 m) 941 Actor Actors Aileen Quinn Albert Finney American Anthony Hopkins Armageddon (1998) Ben Affleck Billy Bob Thornton Bruce Willis Carl Reiner Carol Burnett Charlie Sheen Chiller-Eyegore Awards (2007) Chuck Russell Djimon Hounsou Dramalogue Critics Award (1985) Elisabeth Shue Ewan McGregor Film actress Iron Eagle (1986) Jakson Mattoon Jason Reposar Jason Reposar (m. 1998–2003) Jim Smith John Houston Julian Sands July 3 Kai Mattoon Kai Mattoon (m. 2005–2006) Kirstie Alley Leaving Las Vegas (1995) Mark Harmon Michael Cimino Mickey Rourke Mimi Rogers Missi Pyle Musician Nicolas Cage North Hollywood High School Orangeburg Patricia Smith Robin Thomas Scarlett Johansson Shawnee Smith Shawnee Smith Net Worth Singer South Carolina Spike TV Scream Awards (2007) Stephen King The Grudge 3 (2009) United States United States of America Verve Reposar Voice Actor Young Artist Award Best Young Actress (1989

Shawnee Smith Quick Info

Full Name Shawnee Smith
Net Worth $3 Million
Date Of Birth July 3, 1969
Place Of Birth Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Height 5 ft 2 in (1.6 m)
Profession Film actress
Education North Hollywood High School
Nationality American
Spouse Kai Mattoon (m. 2005–2006), Jason Reposar (m. 1998–2003)
Children Jakson Mattoon, Verve Reposar
Parents Jim Smith, Patricia Smith
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Shawnee-Smith-193605050673403
Twitter https://twitter.com/shawneesmith?lang=en
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0809938
Awards Dramalogue Critics Award (1985), Chiller-Eyegore Awards (2007)
Record Labels Urban Prairie Records
Albums “It’s OK to Be Happy” (2008), “Untied, Fydolla Ho” (2001), Vial, Fydolla Ho (4-track Demo, CD)
Music Groups Fydolla Ho
Nominations Young Artist Award Best Young Actress (1989, 1987), Spike TV Scream Awards (2007)
Movies “Grace Unplugged” (2013), “Savannah Sunrise” (2016), “Leaving Las Vegas” (1995), “Armageddon” (1998), “Saw franchise” (2007)
TV Shows “Not My Kid” (1985), “Crime of Innocence” (1985), “Iron Eagle” (1986),“Becker” (1998-2004) ”The Island” (2005), “The Grudge 3” (2009), “Anger Management” (2012-2014)

Shawnee Smith Quotes

  • [on hiding her pregnancy while filming Saw II (2005)] It was for the best not to tell them because they would have made changes and it would have been a different movie.
  • [on working with Ted Danson] There’s no bigger star than him in TV and he couldn’t be more of a self-effacing, down-to-earth team player. He sets the tone and it’s just a pleasure.
  • They’re [TV and film] very different. TV is obviously a lot quicker paced. I think film requires a lot more patience and concentration and each day you’re keeping the entire picture in your head throughout a two to three month film shoot. Whereas TV, especially half hour, is like doing a play a week or live theater.
  • Music is so much fun because each song is like a film in itself. You get to go from beginning to end and interact and exchange energy with a live audience.
  • [on John Candy] I did get to know him a bit while we filmed Who’s Harry Crumb? (1989). If he could have been a fraction as kind, supportive, and giving to himself as he was to every single person around him then I think he’d still be with us today. That was the tragedy. I think [Candy’s performance in] Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) best defines who he was as a person. It breaks your heart.
  • As a woman I’m very endeared to her [Amanda Young] and I’m hoping other women will be endeared to her. Hopefully we can all learn something or be inspired in some positive way.
  • (On the role of “Amanda” in Saw (2004)) The great thing about Amanda is she gets to kick ass but she’s also a woman of substance and depth and she’s struggling. There is real drama. I see a lot of myself in her. The desire to build, the desire to serve something higher, and also the destructiveness.
  • I remember being at the first screening [of Saw (2004)] at Sundance and you could feel the energy in the theater. It was incredible. You knew right there that this thing was going to be a hit. The first one was a really creative idea.
  • (Comparing songwriting to acting) When you write a song you’re writing it from your gut, so it’s easier to connect with that than someone else’s part that you’re acting.
  • (On the Smith and Pyle fanbase) I think the horror fans are surprised when they listen to the record and they actually like it. I mean it’s country music, kind of, but it’s produced by Chris Goss of Masters of Reality. It crosses a lot of boundaries.
  • (in reference to horror films) I don’t like to see a scary image because it sticks in my mind. Which is maybe why I get hired to do the scary movies because I’m truly scared and upset.
  • (after winning a 2007 Eyegore award) This scares me [referring to the award statue], I can’t bring it home because of my children, I can’t watch my own clip, the ghouls at the entrance of tonight upset me, but I do want to say thank you to everyone.
  • (On the role of “Amanda” in Saw (2004)) Amanda’s been a great part to play over the years. She’s my lucky strike. I take the scream queen title as an honor. I went from Becker (1998) to this character and they were so vastly different. Amanda’s really changed, too. She gives a few, but she gets you. With any character I play, I gravitate to the juxtaposition and humor. It has been a fun ride.
  • (On the jaw trap in Saw (2004)) It was heavy. I had this mouth piece I had to clamp down and they padded it up to try and get it as tight to my head as possible because I really had to fling myself around. If I do something like that, I just go all the way with it.
  • Acting is like a game of tennis. The better your opponent, the better you’re going to play. I’ve had some of my best tennis matches with Tobin [Bell] because he’s relentless about truth and has an incredible work ethic.

Shawnee Smith Important Facts

  • She is of English, German, Swiss-German, and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) ancestry.
  • Her conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy in 2012 was the inspiration behind her directorial debut documentary ‘Orthodox: A Love Story’.
  • Attended the Texas Frightmare Weekend convention in Dallas, TX as part of the Saw (2004) panel alongside Cary Elwes and Costas Mandylor. [April 2011]
  • Writing and recording new songs with Missi Pyle at Rancho de la Luna in preparation for the second Smith & Pyle album. [April 2010]
  • Performing at “The Mint” in Los Angeles, CA alongside Missi Pyle and their band, “Smith and Pyle”. [November 2009]
  • She home schools her children.
  • Good friends with Tammy Lauren, with whom she co-starred in the movies, Crime of Innocence (1985) and I Saw What You Did (1988).
  • Formed her punk-rock band “Fydolla Ho” with Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Skindred vocalist Benji Webbe as a small recording project. The band went on to release a full album, along with two EPs, and tour the United States and United Kingdom before officially splitting in 2004.
  • She was nominated for a Spike TV Scream Award in the “Most Vile Villain” category alongside her Saw IV (2007) costar Tobin Bell in 2007.
  • Has shared the screen with actor Barry Flatman twice; in the television movie Easy Prey (1986) and in Saw III (2006).
  • She is part of a desert-country rock band called Smith and Pyle with actress Missi Pyle. They digitally released their debut album, It’s OK to be Happy, in July 2008. The band plays shows consistently in California along with performing at conventions for fans.
  • Originally turned down the role of “Amanda Young” in Saw (2004) because it was upsetting her. She was offered the role a second time and accepted after seeing the original short film by James Wan and Leigh Whannell.
  • Hates horror films and has repeatedly admitted to being scared of her own movies.
  • Was pregnant with her daughter, Verve, throughout the first season of Becker (1998).
  • Is a triathlete.
  • Was 4 months pregnant with her son Jakson during the filming of Saw II (2005).
  • Can claim “military brat-hood” thanks to her father Jim, an Air Force officer. At the age of 16 she played an Air Force brat in the film Iron Eagle (1986).
  • She was writer/director James Wan’s first choice to play the role of Amanda in the film Saw (2004). He was motivated by a crush he had on her since the age of 14. Fellow Saw alums Darren Lynn Bousman and Leigh Whannell have also made their crushes known during the DVD commentaries.
  • Appeared in two films directed by Michael Bay, Armageddon (1998) and The Island (2005), in both of which she acts in only one scene, alongside Steve Buscemi as his love interest.
  • Smith has three children; a daughter named Verve, born in 1999, from her marriage to photographer Jason Reposar and a son named Jakson, born on December 12, 2005, from her brief marriage to musician Kai Mattoon. She gave birth to her third child, a boy, in March 2010.
  • She still gets recognized by fans as Meg Penny from The Blob (1988) and loves it.

Shawnee Smith Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Lollipop Chainsaw 2012 Video Game Mariska (voice) Actress
Jayne Mansfield’s Car 2012 Vicky Caldwell Actress
The Secret Life of the American Teenager 2010-2011 TV Series Carrie Actress
Law & Order: LA 2010 TV Series Trudy Sennett Actress
Kill Speed 2010 Honey (uncredited) Actress
Saw VI 2009 Amanda Actress
The Grudge 3 2009 Dr. Sullivan Actress
30 Days of Night: Dust to Dust 2008 TV Mini-Series Detective Gina Harcourt Actress
Traveling in Packs 2007 TV Movie Ivy Actress
Greater Than a Tiger 2007 Short Alice Actress
Secrets of an Undercover Wife 2007 TV Movie Lisa Actress
Saw III 2006 Amanda Young Actress
Repo! The Genetic Opera 2006 Short Heather Actress
Saw II 2005 Amanda Young Actress
The Island 2005 Suzie Actress
Washington Street 2005 TV Movie Actress
The Almost Guys 2004 Bigger Actress
Becker 1998-2004 TV Series Linda Actress
Saw 2004 Amanda Actress
Kim Possible 2003 TV Series Vivian Actress
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2002 Video Game Fever 105 Female Imager (voice) Actress
Never Get Outta the Boat 2002 Dawn Actress
Every Dog Has Its Day 1999 RedHead Actress
Breakfast of Champions 1999 Bonnie MacMahon Actress
A Slipping-Down Life 1999 Faye-Jean Lindsay Actress
Twice Upon a Time 1998 TV Movie Maggie Fowler Actress
The Party Crashers 1998 Carolyn Actress
Carnival of Souls 1998 Sandra Grant Actress
Armageddon 1998 Redhead Actress
The Tom Show 1997-1998 TV Series Florence Madison Actress
Players 1998 TV Series Lila Actress
Eat Your Heart Out 1997 Nicole Actress
Bombshell 1997 Shelly Actress
Men 1997 Clara Actress
Dogtown 1997 Tammy Hayes Actress
The Shining 1997 TV Mini-Series Waitress Actress
Dead Men Can’t Dance 1997 Sgt. Addy Cooper Actress
Arsenio 1997 TV Series Laura Lauman Actress
Something Borrowed, Something Blue 1997 TV Movie Teri Actress
Face of Evil 1996 TV Movie Jeanelle Polk Actress
Female Perversions 1996 Make-Up Salesgirl Actress
The Low Life 1995 ‘Little Tramp’ Woman Actress
Leaving Las Vegas 1995 Biker Girl Actress
The X-Files 1994 TV Series Jessie O’Neil Actress
The Stand 1994 TV Mini-Series Julie Lawry Actress
Murder, She Wrote 1993 TV Series Jill Cleveland Actress
Desperate Hours 1990 May Cornell Actress
A Brand New Life 1989-1990 TV Series Amanda Gibbons Actress
Lucky Chances 1990 TV Mini-Series Olympia Stanislopolous Actress
Who’s Harry Crumb? 1989 Nikki Downing Actress
The Blob 1988 Meg Penny Actress
I Saw What You Did 1988 TV Movie Kim Fielding Actress
Bluegrass 1988 TV Movie Alice Gibbs Actress
Summer School 1987 Rhonda Altobello Actress
Easy Prey 1986 TV Movie Tina Marie Risico Actress
All Is Forgiven 1986 TV Series Sonia Russell Actress
Iron Eagle 1986 Joenie Actress
Crime of Innocence 1985 TV Movie Jodi Hayward Actress
Cagney & Lacey 1985 TV Series Actress
It’s Your Move 1985 TV Series Brenda Actress
Not My Kid 1985 TV Movie Carol Actress
Silver Spoons 1984 TV Series Tawny Actress
Annie 1982 Dancer Actress
Believe 2016 Dr. Nancy Wells Actress
Savannah Sunrise 2016 Joy Actress
Anger Management 2012-2014 TV Series Jennifer Goodson Actress
Grace Unplugged 2013 Michelle Trey Actress
Reel America 2012 TV Movie Lisa Slotnik Actress
Saw III 2006 performer: “Killer Inside” Soundtrack
Becker 2002 TV Series performer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
30 Days of Night: Dust to Dust 2008 TV Mini-Series executive producer Producer
Everyman’s Bacon 2013 TV Series Herself Self
Marie 2012 TV Series documentary Self
Halloween Wars 2012 TV Series Herself – Guest Judge Self
The Wendy Williams Show 2012 TV Series Herself – Guest Self
Twist & Shout: The Saw Story 2011 TV Movie documentary Herself Self
FEARnet’s Movies with More Brains 2011 TV Movie Herself Self
Tattoos: A Scarred History 2009 Documentary Herself Self
The Grudge 3: Tokyágöaria 2009 Video documentary short Self
Scream Queens 2008 TV Series Herself – Host Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2006 TV Series Herself Self
Scream Awards 2006 2006 TV Special Herself Self
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments 2006 TV Mini-Series Herself Self
CBS Cares 2001-2003 TV Series Herself Self
Hollywood Squares 1999-2002 TV Series Herself Self
5th Annual Prism Awards 2001 TV Special Herself – Presenter Self
The Test 2001 TV Series Herself – Panelist Self
Karen Black: Actress at Work 1999 Documentary Herself Self
Woof! It’s a Dog’s Life with Matthew Margolis 1998 TV Series Herself Self
No Sleep TV3 2016 TV Series Meg Penny Archive Footage
Saw V 2008 Amanda Archive Footage
Saw IV 2007 Amanda Young Archive Footage
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film 2006 Documentary Herself Archive Footage

Shawnee Smith Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2007 Eyegore Award Eyegore Awards Won
2007 Eyegore Award Eyegore Awards Nominated