Hal Smith (Harold John Smith) was born on 24 August, 1916 in Petoskey, Michigan, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. He died at the age of 77 on January 28, 1994 of a heart attack. Despite his death at age 77, it tells about an outstanding man, as well. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In a peek at the future,Ozzie and Harrietfeatured him twice as a drunken character. In 1967, he played John Wilson in the 1967 episode "The Man Who Didn't Want Gold" of the syndicated Western series Death Valley Days and Mr. Weber in The Lucy Show. He joined the newly formed Massena High School choir, and in November, when the school band played on radio station CFLC (in Prescott, Ontario, opposite Ogdensburg on the St. Lawrence River), Hal was the solo vocalist. He was not a teetotaler, as some websites indicate he was simply a very good actor. For a man who earned a wonderful living with his voice, he was left nearly speechless when several dignitaries and old friends spoke his praises early in the day. Weve updated the security on the site. I just wanted to be a supporting actor, said Hal, and its been wonderful for me.. In 1923 in Wilmington, North Carolina, just before he turned seven, Hal made his first show-business appearance when he and younger brother Glen played the imps that emerged from Pandoras Box. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Beginning in the late 1950s with such shows as The Huckleberry Hound Show and Quick Draw McGraw, Smith became one of the most prolific voice actors in Hollywood, eventually working with most of the major studios and production companies, such as Hanna-Barbera, Walt Disney, Warner Bros., the Mirisch Corporation, and Sid and Marty Krofft, with voice roles on such series as The Flintstones in which he mostly did the voices of Texas millionaires such as Fred's rich uncle Tex, Pink Panther, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, Yogi Bear and Looney Tunes. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Smith had a cameo role as the Mayor of Boracho in The Great Race in 1965. 2013 Easton Corbin Florida Georgia Line Brantley Gilbert Jana Kramer Kip Moore. On the television series The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in 1988, Jim Cummings took over as Pooh while Smith continued playing Owl. He was humble, he was gracious, he was entertaining. Thanks for your help! He is best known for the role of Otis Campbell in the show 'The Andy Griffith Show'. Terry Jay Smith (1950 - 1998) Photos: 12 Records: 218 Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA on 07 JUL 1950 to Harold John Smith and Vivian Marie Angstadt. Later I bought the music and owned the band for a year in a half. Whenever he returned to the North Country, or old friends visited him in California, there was always an exchange of love, admiration, and deep appreciation. Hal Smith (August 24, 1916 - January 28, 1994) played Otis Campbell on The Andy Griffith Show and the TV movie Return to Mayberry. In an interview decades later, Hal recalled that the four siblings appeared in the amateur shows at Cohens Theater, earning five dollars a week. [4] He was the third of four children and he had three siblings: two older sisters, Kathleen (1912-2005) and Bernadeen (1914-2002) and one younger brother, Glenford Glen (1918-2003). He is credited in over 300 film and television productions. Terry was born in Bristow, Oklahoma to Chrystal Spears. Mausoleum, main entrance level, Eternal Light Corridor, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10308474/terry-jay-smith. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He is credited in over 300 film and television productions. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Please try again later. There was a popular song, The Prisoners Song, and when we began to play it, Hal would come out dressed as a prisoner and break everyone up. Verify and try again. This is how Utahs The Daily Herald viewed his early years in a 1970 profile: Smith has been involved in virtually all aspects of show business except the circus. ), Photos: Hal Smith at WIBX (1940); Vivian Angstadt, Hals first wife and fellow WIBX employee (photo from 1936); Massena theater advertisement with special notice about Hal Smith (1950). Im sure my boy knows this is show business, Smith said.. Almost a teetotaler. The money was low, but we managed. https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2017/01/hal-smith-alias-otis-campbell-massenas-shining-star-conclusion.html. He made at least one appearance in the TV series Perry Mason, the episode titled "The Case of the Treacherous Toupee", (season 4, episode 1), in 1960. He was also the voice of Cosgoode Creeps, Asa Shanks, the Farmer and Mr. Greenway, on Scooby-Doo, Where are You!. He married and the couple had a son. From locations in Virginia and North Carolina, the Smiths moved to northern Michigan, where sons Harold (1916) and Glenford (1918) were born before the family returned once again to the South. He never really liked that. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was so good at it that many fans assumed he was a heavy consumer of alcohol, but friends and Hal himself said he was nothing more than a social drinker at best. Try again. The event coincided with a world tour touting the musical,Show Boat. The boys made a number of appearances and often sang between acts of stage plays. In 1943, he joined the United States Army Air Forces, Special Services Unit, serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was highly decorated. It started as a joke among some college guys who were rabid fans of the show, but grew to a membership of more than 14,000. Closer Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. He made a strong impression (pardon the pun) on the stations producer and program director, and two months later, Hal began appearing regularly on WIBX. The next and very important phase of Hals life is misrepresented in many online referencesfor instance, the year of his marriage is consistently wrong (even in many family trees on Ancestry.com), and most of the details of what he actually did are absent. But when the chemistry worked, as it did with Barney and Otis and Floyd, Sheldon or [producer] Aaron Ruben would sweep in and tell the actor that the part might just work out. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He pointed out that Otis had never been filmed drinking out of a bottle of alcohol. Community members gathered Saturday to officially unveil Rudy Smith Sr. Street. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I enjoy making people happy as Otis.. Hal said, It took some time for me to get away from playing a lot of drunk roles. In the television movie, Otis is the town's ice cream truck driver and is reported to have been "sober for years. Smith later used his Otis Campbell character in commercial spots for the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization, and he appeared as Otis in Alan Jackson's music video "Don't Rock the Juke Box.. Add to your scrapbook. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Harold John Smith was born on August 24, 1916 in Petoskey, Michigan. The only time I ever drank anything was when they made me a sobering drink. Throughout the run of The Andy Griffith Show Smith was plagued with restaurant bartenders and fans offering him free alcoholic drinks and he always turned them down. Very sincerely, Hal., Despite one of the busiest schedules in Hollywood, Hal was again back in Massena a year later quietly this time, staying at a local inn while visiting with friends and family. Additionally, he provided the voice of Owl in the three original Winnie the Pooh featurettes (Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day and Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too) and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in 1977. When intoxicated, he would often comically let himself into his regular jail cellusing the key which was stored within reach of the two comfortable jail rooms and "sleep off" the effects of alcohol. Smith's best-remembered on-screen character was Otis Campbell, the town drunk on The Andy Griffith Show, during most of the series' run from 1960 to 1967. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Movies. Failed to delete memorial. He was one of two tenors in the school choir. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The Andy Griffith Showran from 1960 to 1968, with Otis Campbell appearing intermittently, and sometimes entire episodes focusing on his character. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Family (1) He also did commercials for hundreds of products. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. His role of Whit was later filled by Paul Herlinger in 1996 and then Andre Stojka in 2009, after his death. "My son Terry was with me. Late in the year, he was stationed at Gulfport Field in Mississippi, but did end up going overseas. All Rights Reserved. Early life. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. And, like other offbeat roles, playing a drunk causes a slight problem for Hal. Couple Charged With Keeping Austic Son, 6, Locked Naked In Cage 19 March 2013 | HollywoodLife; Diversity want to set up dance academies Harold John Smith was born on August 24, 1916, in Petoskey, Michigan, though most of his early life was actually spent living in Massena, New York. Failed to report flower. Year should not be greater than current year. He played the industrialist Hans Spear on CBS's sitcom Hogan's Heroes ("The Swing Shift", season 2, episode 21). Family members linked to this person will appear here. ), Photos: Hal Smith; 1935 advertisement, Johnny Morrison band with Harold Smith, singer and impersonator; 1937 advertisement, Hal Smith and His Swingsters, In early January 1938,Hal Smith, described as an impersonator, vocalist, and musician, left WIBX in Utica to sing, do impersonations, and perform production work for stations WGR, WKBW, and WEBR in Buffalo. His TV debut was in the The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, where, between 1953 and 1963, he appeared in 27 episodes, but never in the same role twice (which says a lot about his acting abilities). Radio station WIBX in Utica, a sponsor of the event, auditioned regional amateur artists, the best of whom would appear during a live broadcast. He is remembered as an American actor and the voice for animated characters in a career spanning over 40 years. 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