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Kurtwood Smith
Kurtwood Smith is an American actor, famous for playing Red Forman, the dad, in the hit sitcom ‘That ’70s Show’. In fact, the role is so synonymous with the actor, that his Twitter bio defines him as “Dad from ‘That’ show”. Besides that, the actor has had an illustrious career, including winning three ‘Drama-Logue Awards’, two ‘Behind the Voice Actors Awards’, and an ‘Independent Spirit Award’ at the ‘Garden Street Film Festival’. Smith is equally famous for portraying Clarence Boddicker in the movie ‘RoboCop’. Some of his best movies include, ‘Citizen Ruth’, ‘Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country’, and ‘Regular Show: The Movie’. Not being limited to movies, Kurtwood Smith has achieved even more success when it comes to appearing on TV. ‘24’, ‘The Ranch’, ‘Agent Carter’, and ‘Patriot’ are some of his best-known TV shows.
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Born
July 3, 1943
Birth Place
New Lisbon, Wisconsin
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Cancer
Also Known As
Kurtwood Larson Smith
Famous As
Actor
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
Education
San José State University, Stanford University
Father
George Smith
Mother
Mabel Annette Lund - Larson
Spouse(s)
Joan Prickle (m.1988), 1964 – 1974), Cecilia Souza (June 26
Children
Lauren Garner, Shannon Smith
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Why Kurtwood Smith Is Returning To Play Red Forman On That '90s Show

With the "That '70s Show" follow-up series "That '90s Show" in the works at the moment, Kurtwood Smith, who will reprise his role as Red Forman in the sequel, opened up about why he is returning to the show. In a conversation with Comic Book, Smith spoke about reuniting with co-star Deborah Jo Rupp, who plays his wife Kitty, and the aspects of the sequel that "entice[d]" him to take on the project:
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Firestarter Star Kurtwood Smith Talks Finally Venturing Into the World of Stephen King

Over the course of his career, Kurtwood Smith has starred in a number of iconic projects, whether that be an action dystopia like RoboCop or a hilarious sitcom like That '70s Show, though the actor is heading into a new realm by finally starring in a Stephen King adaptation with the upcoming Firestarter. With the adventure itself largely focusing on a young girl with telekinetic powers on the run from a nefarious organization, Smith's involvement in the project is relatively minimal, yet helps paint a malevolent picture of this mysterious corporation. The new Firestarter lands in theaters and on Peacock on May 13th.
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That '70s Show': Kurtwood Smith Mourns On-Screen Mother-in-Law Betty White

That '70s Show star Kurtwood Smith was among the many Hollywood stars to pay tribute to Betty White, who died just weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Smith shared the screen with White in four episodes of That '70s Show, in which White played Smith's on-screen mother-in-law, Bea Sigurdson. White died on Friday at 99.
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'That '90s Show': Kurtwood Smith Speaks out About Netflix's 'That '70s Show' Spinoff

Kurtwood Smith airs his confirmation on the That '70s Show spinoff series That '90s show, which is coming to Netflix. "Who says I can't keep a secret," he tweeted in response to the news breaking. Smith is reportedly attached to the new series along with his former co-star Debra Jo Rupp. They'll be reprising their roles as Red and Kitty Foreman. They'll also executive produce alongside the That '70s Show creators, Gregg Mettler, Bonnie and Terry Turner as well as their daughter Lindsay Turner.
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Netflix Orders That 70’s Show Spinoff That 90’s Show, Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp To Return

It’s time to put a boot in someone’s backside once again. The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Netflix has ordered ten episodes for a That 70’s Show spinoff series called That 90s Show. The series will feature the return of Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp as Red and Kitty Foreman, as well as original series creators Bonnie and Terry Turner.
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That ’90s Show: Netflix Orders Sequel to That ’70s Show with Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp

Get ready to revisit the world of That ’70s Show. Netflix has ordered a sequel to the popular FOX sitcom called That ’90s Show and Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, the parents from the original series, are set to return. That ’70s Show creators Bonnie and Terry Turner are also on board. It is not yet known if any others from the original cast will return for the sequel.
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‘That ’70s Show’ Spinoff ‘That ’90s Show’ Ordered at Netflix, Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp to Return

Netflix has ordered “That ’90s Show,” a spinoff of the hit Fox sitcom “That ’70s Show,” Variety has learned. Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, who played parents Red and Kitty Forman in the original series, are set to return in “That ’90s Show.” Netflix has ordered 10 episodes of the show, which will be a multi-cam sitcom like the original. In the new series, it’s 1995 and Leia Forman, daughter of Eric and Donna, is visiting her grandparents for the summer where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place, WI, kids under the watchful eye of Kitty and the...
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