Personal Info
Deane Smith
Dean Smith
Acting
Biography
Dean Smith was raised in Eliasville, Texas, and later lived in Breckenridge, Texas, where he raised horses and longhorn cattle. He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he competed in track and football. He won an Olympic gold medal for the 400-meter relay in the 1952 Helsinki games and finished fourth in the 100 dash in the closest race in Olympic history. He was the lead-off man on the University of Texas world record relay team, 1954-55, and AAU national champion in the 100-meter dash. He played with the Los Angeles Rams during exhibition season and was traded to the Pittsburg St…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
John Wayne: Working with a Western Legend
as Self
Creepshow 2
as Mr. Cavenaugh
Raw Deal
as Patrovita's Double
Rhinestone
as Cowboy Doorman
The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang
as Parker Deputy Sheriff
The Captive: The Longest Drive 2
as Jess
Mackintosh and T.J.
as Bent
Earthquake
as Pool Player (uncredited)
The Sugarland Express
as Russ Berry
Seven Alone
as Kit Carson
