Reid Bryce Smith (May 8, 1949 – October 16, 2001) was an American film and television actor. Born in Burbank, California, the son of June, a secretary for actress, Maud Adams and Verne Smith, a model and announcer. He had three sisters. At the age of five, Smith's father left for which he then worked to support his family. At the age of six, he made an appearance to his first television advertisement. Smith decided to become a gangster for which he was then arrested after trying to steal a tire, at the age of 15. He attended at Notre Dame High School. Smith later attended at University of California, where he earned his bachelor degree based on drama. Smith worked as a businessperson, in which he tried to earned his degree based on business. He also was a car dealer.