British comedian and film director, born in London, 3 December 1952. d. 20 July 2013. He starred in the TV series Not The Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith And Jones
Attended Oxford University in England, UK
According to Matthew Robinson on the "Doctor Who - Resurrection Of The Daleks" DVD, he was originally offered the part of Stein (subsequently played by Rodney Bewes ).
Original choice to direct Waynes World .
Confessed to never having watched his performance in The Princess Bride due to the painful experience involved in filming the role. His character required him to wear colored contact lenses and, unknown to Smith and the costume department at the time, he was actually allergic to the lens solution used. This meant that Smith was in constant pain and discomfort throughout filming, hence why he was so reluctant to relive the memory.
Was a friend of the British group Queen.
British comedian and director who came to prominence as part of the team of "Not the Nine OClock News" . Frequently collaborated with fellow comedian Griff Rhys Jones with whom he was partner in the production company Talkback.
News obituaries of Mel Smith revealed that he had been "a gambler".
