Actor John Smith was born Robert Errol Van Orden in Los Angeles. He began his career singing with The Robert Mitchell Boy Choir , a group which appeared in two Bing Crosby films, Der Weg zum Glück (1944) and Die Glocken von St. Marien (1945). His agent Henry Willson , who also gave Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson their names, changed Van Orden's name to "John Smith". Robert Hofler , author of "The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson", reports that an actress identified as Pocahontas Crowfoot was in the courtroom when the name change was granted. In Wir sind keine Engel (1955), Smith had a small role as "Arnaud", the ship's doctor. Aldo Ray , observing the doctor in full dress whites, says "he looks like a glass of milk". John Smith's other film credits include Held der Arena (1964) and Justin Morgan Had a Horse (1972). Smith also appeared in the television westerns Cimarron City (1958) and Am Fuß der Blauen Berge (1959). - IMDb Mini Biography By: jojo-acapulco
Born at 8:12pm-PST Has a daughter, but not by wife. According to his obituary, Robert Van Orden changed his name to John Smith in order to be 'the only one in the business.' Early in his career he was a member of the The Robert Mitchell Boy Choir , appearing in the Bing Crosby films Der Weg zum Glück (1944) and Die Glocken von St. Marien (1945). Graduated from Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, California, in 1949. Acting mentor was George Montgomery . Best remembered by the public for his starring role as Slim Sherman on Am Fuß der Blauen Berge (1959). Worked with Robert Fuller and Julie London on episodes of two television series: Am Fuß der Blauen Berge (1959) and Notruf California (1972). Met Robert Fuller and Doug McClure in 1956, while working on the movie Lockende Versuchung (1956), though they didn't all participate in the movie. Best friends with Robert Fuller for almost 40 years, from 1956 till Smith's death in 1995. Went to high school with future baseball manager Sparky Anderson . Of Dutch, German and Irish ancestry. Died just 1 week before Doug McClure . Started singing at age 13. His parents were Errol and Margaret Van Orden. After his last guest-starring role on Notruf California (1972), Smith withdrew from acting at the age of 41. Before he was a successful actor, he worked at MGM Studios as a mailboy and soon advanced to head of the mail department. Friends with: Robert Fuller , James Drury , Doug McClure , Denny Miller , Robert Conrad , Adam West , Julie London , Randolph Mantooth , Robert Crawford Jr. , Dan Blocker , R.G. Armstrong , Jim Davis , Claude Akins , John McIntire , Denver Pyle , James Best , Brian Keith , Ernest Borgnine , James Coburn , Dan Duryea , Noah Beery Jr. , Harry Carey Jr. , Dan Blocker , Robert Young , Russell Johnson and L.Q. Jones . Upon his death, he was cremated, his ashes were scattered at sea. Was a guest at the very first Festival of The West in 1990. In later years, failing health prevented him from attending. Smith died in 1995. Had originally decided to be an aeronautical engineer. Was an excellent deep sea diver and an avid hunter. A sports and cowboy buff. He introduced Julie London to Robert Fuller , and remained close friends with Fuller for 40 years until his death in 1995. His ex- Am Fuß der Blauen Berge (1959) co-star, Robert Fuller , paid tribute to him at the Festival of the West, in Scottsdale, Arizona, 15 years after Smith's death [20 March 2010]. He was known as quite the social butterfly.
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