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Lois Smith

Bio: Lois Arlene Smith (née Humbert; born November 3, 1930) is an American actress. She made her film debut in the 1955 drama film East of Eden, and later played supporting roles in a number of movies, including Five Easy Pieces (1970), Resurrection (1980), Fatal Attraction (1987), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), How to Make an American Quilt (1995), Dead Man Walking, Twister (1996), Minority Report (2002), The Nice Guys (2016) and Lady Bird (2017)
Born: Mon, Nov 03 1930
Birthplace: Topeka, Kansas, USA
Lois Smith is 94 years old
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Poster of The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address
Lois Smith will be
95 in The Gettysburg Address
as 'Elizabeth Crawford (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 19 2025
Poster of The Uninvited
The Uninvited
Lois Smith was
94 in The Uninvited
as 'Helen'.
Fri, Nov 15 2024
Poster of Mack & Rita
Mack & Rita
Lois Smith was
91 in Mack & Rita
as 'Betty'.
Fri, Aug 12 2022
Poster of The French Dispatch
The French Dispatch
Lois Smith was
90 in The French Dispatch
as 'Upshur 'Maw' Clampette'.
Thu, Oct 21 2021
Poster of Uncle Frank
Uncle Frank
Lois Smith was
90 in Uncle Frank
as 'Aunt Butch'.
Wed, Nov 25 2020
Poster of The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America
The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America
Lois Smith was
89 in The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America
as 'Harper Pitt'.
Thu, Oct 08 2020
Poster of Tesla
Tesla
Lois Smith was
89 in Tesla
as 'The Grande Dame'.
Fri, Aug 14 2020
Poster of Lady Bird
Lady Bird
Lois Smith was
86 in Lady Bird
as 'Sister Sarah Joan'.
Fri, Sep 01 2017
Poster of Marjorie Prime
Marjorie Prime
Lois Smith was
86 in Marjorie Prime
as 'Marjorie'.
Mon, Jan 23 2017
Poster of The Comedian
The Comedian
Lois Smith was
86 in The Comedian
as 'Miriam'.
Fri, Dec 09 2016
Poster of The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys
Lois Smith was
85 in The Nice Guys
as 'Mrs. Glenn'.
Sun, May 15 2016
Poster of Run All Night
Run All Night
Lois Smith was
84 in Run All Night
as 'Margaret Conlon'.
Wed, Mar 11 2015
Poster of Showing Up
Showing Up
Lois Smith was
83 in Showing Up
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Man Who Came Out Only at Night
The Man Who Came Out Only at Night
Lois Smith was
82 in The Man Who Came Out Only at Night
as 'The Youngest Daughter (later)'.
Thu, Oct 10 2013
Poster of The Odd Life of Timothy Green
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Lois Smith was
81 in The Odd Life of Timothy Green
as 'Aunt Mel'.
Wed, Aug 15 2012
Poster of Roadie
Roadie
Lois Smith was
81 in Roadie
as 'Mom'.
Fri, Jan 06 2012
Poster of Please Give
Please Give
Lois Smith was
79 in Please Give
as 'Mrs. Portman'.
Fri, Apr 30 2010
Poster of A Dog Year
A Dog Year
Lois Smith was
78 in A Dog Year
as 'Lois Blair'.
Thu, Sep 03 2009
Poster of Turn the River
Turn the River
Lois Smith was
77 in Turn the River
as 'Abby'.
Fri, May 09 2008
Poster of Griffin & Phoenix
Griffin & Phoenix
Lois Smith was
75 in Griffin & Phoenix
as 'Dr. Imberman'.
Tue, Sep 12 2006
Poster of Hollywoodland
Hollywoodland
Lois Smith was
75 in Hollywoodland
as 'Helen Bessolo'.
Thu, Aug 31 2006
Poster of Little Fugitive
Little Fugitive
Lois Smith was
75 in Little Fugitive
as 'Elizabeth, Social Worker'.
Sat, May 27 2006
Poster of Sweet Land
Sweet Land
Lois Smith was
74 in Sweet Land
as 'Inge (as an older woman)'.
Fri, Oct 21 2005
Poster of James Dean: Sense Memories
James Dean: Sense Memories
Lois Smith was
74 in James Dean: Sense Memories
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 11 2005
Poster of P.S.
P.S.
Lois Smith was
73 in P.S.
as 'Ellie Silverstein'.
Fri, Oct 15 2004
Poster of Iron Jawed Angels
Iron Jawed Angels
Lois Smith was
73 in Iron Jawed Angels
as 'Reverend Anna Howard Shaw'.
Fri, Jan 16 2004
Poster of The Best Thief in the World
The Best Thief in the World
Lois Smith was
73 in The Best Thief in the World
as 'Helen'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Red Betsy
Red Betsy
Lois Smith was
72 in Red Betsy
as 'Helen Rounds'.
Thu, Mar 27 2003
Poster of Minority Report
Minority Report
Lois Smith was
71 in Minority Report
as 'Dr. Iris Hineman [The Greenhouse]'.
Thu, Jun 20 2002
Poster of The Laramie Project
The Laramie Project
Lois Smith was
71 in The Laramie Project
as 'Lucy Thompson'.
Thu, Jan 10 2002
Poster of Powder Keg
Powder Keg
Lois Smith was
70 in Powder Keg
as 'Mother'.
Fri, Jun 01 2001
Poster of The Pledge
The Pledge
Lois Smith was
70 in The Pledge
as 'Helen Jackson'.
Fri, Jan 19 2001
Poster of Tumbleweeds
Tumbleweeds
Lois Smith was
69 in Tumbleweeds
as 'Ginger'.
Wed, Nov 24 1999
Poster of The Eternal
The Eternal
Lois Smith was
67 in The Eternal
as 'Mrs. Ferriter'.
Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of Hudson River Blues
Hudson River Blues
Lois Smith was
67 in Hudson River Blues
Fri, Dec 12 1997
Poster of Larger Than Life
Larger Than Life
Lois Smith was
65 in Larger Than Life
as 'Luluna'.
Fri, Jul 26 1996
Poster of Twister
Twister
Lois Smith was
65 in Twister
as 'Aunt Meg'.
Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking
Lois Smith was
65 in Dead Man Walking
as 'Helen's Mother'.
Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of How to Make an American Quilt
How to Make an American Quilt
Lois Smith was
64 in How to Make an American Quilt
as 'Sophia'.
Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of Truman
Truman
Lois Smith was
64 in Truman
as 'Madge Wallace Gates'.
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Holy Matrimony
Holy Matrimony
Lois Smith was
63 in Holy Matrimony
as 'Orna'.
Fri, Apr 08 1994
Poster of Falling Down
Falling Down
Lois Smith was
62 in Falling Down
as 'D-Fens' Mother'.
Fri, Feb 26 1993
Poster of Skylark
Skylark
Lois Smith was
62 in Skylark
as 'Lou Wheaton'.
Sun, Feb 07 1993
Poster of Deadly Matrimony
Deadly Matrimony
Lois Smith was
62 in Deadly Matrimony
Sun, Nov 22 1992
Poster of The Donner Party
The Donner Party
Lois Smith was
61 in The Donner Party
as 'voice'.
Wed, Oct 28 1992
Poster of Keep the Change
Keep the Change
Lois Smith was
61 in Keep the Change
as 'Lureen'.
Tue, Jun 09 1992
Poster of Hard Promises
Hard Promises
Lois Smith was
61 in Hard Promises
as 'Mrs. Bell'.
Fri, Jan 31 1992
Poster of Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes
Lois Smith was
61 in Fried Green Tomatoes
as 'Mama Threadgoode'.
Fri, Dec 27 1991
Poster of White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
Lois Smith was
60 in White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
as 'Alice Todd'.
Sun, May 05 1991
Poster of Switched at Birth
Switched at Birth
Lois Smith was
60 in Switched at Birth
as 'Margaret'.
Sun, Apr 28 1991
Poster of The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath
Lois Smith was
60 in The Grapes of Wrath
as 'Ma Joad'.
Fri, Mar 22 1991
Poster of Coney Island
Coney Island
Lois Smith was
60 in Coney Island
as '(voice)'.
Mon, Feb 04 1991
Poster of Green Card
Green Card
Lois Smith was
60 in Green Card
as 'Brontë's Mother'.
Sun, Dec 23 1990
Poster of Hello Actors Studio
Hello Actors Studio
Lois Smith was
58 in Hello Actors Studio
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 09 1988
Poster of Midnight Run
Midnight Run
Lois Smith was
57 in Midnight Run
as 'Mrs. Nelson'.
Wed, Jul 20 1988
Poster of Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction
Lois Smith was
56 in Fatal Attraction
as 'Martha'.
Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Black Widow
Black Widow
Lois Smith was
56 in Black Widow
as 'Sara'.
Fri, Feb 06 1987
Poster of Doubletake
Doubletake
Lois Smith was
55 in Doubletake
as 'Sarah'.
Sun, Nov 24 1985
Poster of The Execution of Raymond Graham
The Execution of Raymond Graham
Lois Smith was
55 in The Execution of Raymond Graham
as 'Mary Neal'.
Sun, Nov 17 1985
Poster of Twisted
Twisted
Lois Smith was
54 in Twisted
as 'Helen Giles'.
Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of Reckless
Reckless
Lois Smith was
53 in Reckless
as 'Mrs. Prescott'.
Fri, Feb 03 1984
Poster of Reuben, Reuben
Reuben, Reuben
Lois Smith was
53 in Reuben, Reuben
as 'Mare Spofford'.
Mon, Dec 19 1983
Poster of Four Friends
Four Friends
Lois Smith was
51 in Four Friends
as 'Mrs. Carnahan'.
Fri, Dec 11 1981
Poster of The House of Mirth
The House of Mirth
Lois Smith was
50 in The House of Mirth
as 'Bertha Dorset'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Resurrection
Resurrection
Lois Smith was
49 in Resurrection
as 'Kathy'.
Fri, Sep 26 1980
Poster of The Jilting of Granny Weatherall
The Jilting of Granny Weatherall
Lois Smith was
49 in The Jilting of Granny Weatherall
as 'Cornelia'.
Mon, Mar 03 1980
Poster of Foxes
Foxes
Lois Smith was
49 in Foxes
as 'Mrs. Axman'.
Fri, Feb 29 1980
Poster of Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Lois Smith was
45 in Next Stop, Greenwich Village
as 'Anita Cunningham'.
Wed, Feb 04 1976
Poster of Up the Sandbox
Up the Sandbox
Lois Smith was
42 in Up the Sandbox
as 'Elinore'.
Thu, Dec 21 1972
Poster of Particular Men
Particular Men
Lois Smith was
41 in Particular Men
Sat, Apr 15 1972
Poster of Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces
Lois Smith was
39 in Five Easy Pieces
as 'Partita Dupea'.
Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of The Way We Live Now
The Way We Live Now
Lois Smith was
39 in The Way We Live Now
as 'Jane Aldridge'.
Wed, May 27 1970
Poster of Dragon Country
Dragon Country
Lois Smith was
39 in Dragon Country
as 'Woman (segment "Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen")'.
Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Lois Smith was
36 in Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
as 'Evelyn'.
Tue, Oct 17 1967
Poster of The Master Builder
The Master Builder
Lois Smith was
29 in The Master Builder
as 'Hilda'.
Mon, Mar 21 1960
Poster of Strange Lady in Town
Strange Lady in Town
Lois Smith was
24 in Strange Lady in Town
as 'Spurs O'Brien'.
Tue, Apr 12 1955
Poster of East of Eden
East of Eden
Lois Smith was
24 in East of Eden
as 'Anne'.
Sun, Apr 10 1955
Poster of The Steel Harp
The Steel Harp
Lois Smith will be
94+ in The Steel Harp
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Lois Smith was
90+ in Gossip Girl
as 'Iris Lefferts'.
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Thu, Jul 08 2021
Poster of Law & Order: Organized Crime
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Lois Smith was
90+ in Law & Order: Organized Crime
as 'Doris 'Mama' Boone'.
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Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of On Becoming a God in Central Florida
On Becoming a God in Central Florida
Lois Smith was
88+ in On Becoming a God in Central Florida
as 'Mimi Waldenstock'.
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Sun, Aug 25 2019
Poster of Impulse
Impulse
Lois Smith was
87+ in Impulse
as 'Deirdre 'Dippy' Jones'.
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Wed, Jun 06 2018
Poster of 9JKL
9JKL
Lois Smith was
86+ in 9JKL
as 'Wrong Nana'.
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Mon, Oct 02 2017
Poster of Sneaky Pete
Sneaky Pete
Lois Smith was
84+ in Sneaky Pete
as 'Reverend Ethel Landry'.
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Fri, Aug 07 2015
Poster of Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie
Lois Smith was
84+ in Grace and Frankie
as 'Mrs. Hanson'.
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Fri, May 08 2015
Poster of Younger
Younger
Lois Smith was
84+ in Younger
as 'Belinda Lacroix'.
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Tue, Mar 31 2015
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Lois Smith was
82+ in The Blacklist
as 'Lucy Game'.
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Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Mom
Mom
Lois Smith was
82+ in Mom
as 'Claire'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan
Lois Smith was
82+ in Ray Donovan
as 'Dolores'.
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Sun, Jun 30 2013
Poster of The Americans
The Americans
Lois Smith was
82+ in The Americans
as 'Betty Turner'.
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Wed, Jan 30 2013
Poster of Ruth & Erica
Ruth & Erica
Lois Smith was
81+ in Ruth & Erica
as 'Ruth'.
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Mon, Sep 24 2012
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
Lois Smith was
77+ in True Blood
as 'Adele Stackhouse'.
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Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Lois Smith was
74+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Mrs. Dickerson'.
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Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Lois Smith was
73+ in Desperate Housewives
as 'Allison Scavo'.
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Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of LAX
LAX
Lois Smith was
73+ in LAX
as 'Rose Sinclair'.
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Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Lois Smith was
72+ in Cold Case
as 'Fannie'.
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Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Lois Smith was
70+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as 'Betty Bennett'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The Hire
The Hire
Lois Smith was
70+ in The Hire
as 'Mother'.
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Thu, Apr 26 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Lois Smith was
68+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Rebecca Tolliver'.
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Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of A Will of their Own
A Will of their Own
Lois Smith was
67+ in A Will of their Own
as 'Miss Maude'.
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Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
Lois Smith was
66+ in Just Shoot Me!
as 'Libby'.
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Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Lois Smith was
66+ in The Practice
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Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Lois Smith was
63+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Mildred Mancini'.
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Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Lois Smith was
63+ in ER
as 'Gracie'.
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Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Lois Smith was
62+ in Frasier
as 'Moira'.
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Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Good Sports
Good Sports
Lois Smith was
60+ in Good Sports
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Thu, Jan 10 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Lois Smith was
59+ in Law & Order
as 'Eunice Varick'.
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Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Lois Smith was
57+ in American Experience
as '(voice)'.
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Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of thirtysomething
thirtysomething
Lois Smith was
56+ in thirtysomething
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Tue, Sep 29 1987
Poster of Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire
Lois Smith was
54+ in Spenser: For Hire
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Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Lois Smith was
54+ in The Equalizer
as 'Marie Ganucci, Dorothy Hermes'.
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Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Rage of Angels
Rage of Angels
Lois Smith was
52+ in Rage of Angels
as 'Clara'.
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Sun, Feb 20 1983
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Lois Smith was
48+ in Tales of the Unexpected
as 'Sara'.
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Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Somerset
Somerset
Lois Smith was
39+ in Somerset
as 'Zoe Cannell'.
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Mon, Mar 30 1970
Poster of CBS Playhouse
CBS Playhouse
Lois Smith was
36+ in CBS Playhouse
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Thu, Dec 08 1966
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Lois Smith was
30+ in Dr. Kildare
as 'Libby Clayton'.
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Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Lois Smith was
30+ in The Defenders
as 'Esther Terranova'.
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Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Lois Smith was
29+ in Route 66
as ', Dana, Lucy Brown'.
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Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Startime
Startime
Lois Smith was
28+ in Startime
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Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Lois Smith was
27+ in Naked City
as 'Dawn Garrison'.
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Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Lois Smith was
25+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Nominee/Performer'.
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Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Lois Smith was
24+ in Matinee Theater
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Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour
Lois Smith was
22+ in The United States Steel Hour
as 'Jeannie'.
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Tue, Oct 27 1953
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Lois Smith was
22+ in Letter to Loretta
as 'Jenny Musgrave'.
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Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Lois Smith was
19+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
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Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Lois Smith was
18+ in Studio One
as 'Lisa Molloy'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948