Kevin Smith
Directing
Biography
Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, public speaker, comic book writer, author, and podcaster. He came to prominence with the low-budget comedy film Clerks (1994), which he wrote, directed, co-produced, and acted in as the character Silent Bob of stoner duo Jay and Silent Bob. Jay and Silent Bob also appeared in Smith's later films Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks II and Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, which are set primarily in his home state of New Jersey. While not strictly sequential, the films have crossover plot elements, character references, and a shared canon known as the "View Askewniverse", named after Smith's production company View Askew Productions, which he co-founded with Scott Mosier.
Born: August 2, 1970
Place of Birth: Red Bank, New Jersey, USA
Known For
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
Five years into performing as renowned filmmaker George Lucas in the cult comedy show "The George Lucas Talk Show", comedian Connor Ratliff questions the need for its continuation and his own drive for success and fulfillment in show business.
Heroes Manufactured
A documentary following Canadian artists and their ability to break into the comic book industry while dealing with fandom and the craze of comic book conventions in Canada.
The Clerks 3 Documentary
Documentary on the making of Clerks 3
The Marvel Experience
After a Super Adaptoid breaks into the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, it fakes its destruction. S.H.I.E.L.D and the superheroes enlist recruits to help determine what was stolen before Hydra and AIM can team up to take over the world.
Grave Conversations
An unforgettable journey into the depths of human existence, while David Dastmalchian guides his guests through discussions that delve into personal reflections on mortality, legacy, and the afterlife, all while lying down in Titan caskets.
When Star Wars Ruled the World
A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.
We're Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today: 3 Decades of Clerks
A documentary covering 3 decades of Clerks films
The Empire Strikes Door
A thrilling comedic documentary attempting to uncover the mystery of who is responsible for one of the most infamous bloopers in cinematic history.
Pencils vs Pixels
A documentary told from the voices of the "second golden age" of animation in the 1990s and 2000s about the rise, fall and rise again of hand-drawn animation. They were trained by animation masters that created the principles of animation, they took animation to heights no one dreamed of - and then came the computer.
The Book of Harth
A New York City-based conceptual artist embarks on a 20-year art project asking culturally significant people to sign his copy of The Holy Bible.
Filmography
as Actor
as Director
as Self
as Silent Bob
as Self
as Terry / Terrax (voice)
as Self
as Priest
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Kevin Smith
as Sonny
as Kevin einer anderen Welt
as Super Mega Awesome Ultra Guy
as Self
as Silent Bob
as Self
as Boobie Face (voice)
as Kevin Smith
as Narrator (voice)
as Tri-Klops
as Self
as Pigboy / Goatman (voice)
as Self - Filmmaker
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Silent Bob
as Inhabitant of Kijimi (uncredited)
as Self - Host
as Silent Bob / Kevin Smith
as Kevin
as Himslef
as Sam Hayne
as Self
as Pete
as Narrator (voice)
as Mayor Bubba (uncredited)
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Kevin Smith (voice)
as Kevin Smith
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Narrator / Larkin Eve
as Self - Guest Judge
as Self - Host
as The Bratzis
as Self
as Self - Panelist
as Suzanne the Orangutan (voice)
as Self
as Self - Host
as Manos
as Self
as Stormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
as Self
as Worker #2 (voice)
as Self
as Self
as MODOK
as Self - Filmmaker
as Bob the Security Guard
as Self
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Silent Bob / Himself (voice)
as Himself
as Kevin Smith
as Cabbie
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Himself
as Silent Bob
as Himself/Various
as Himself
as Prisoner (voice)
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Big Larry
as Kevin Smith
as Self
as Self
as Guy at gas station
as Himself
as Self
as Simon Theory
as Interviewee
as Kevin Smith
as Grumpy Man (voice)
as Clive Addison (voice)
as Warlock - Frederick Kaludis
as Diner Cook (voice)
as Himself - Host
as Paul
as Self / Silent Bob
as Self
as Sam
as Rusty #2
as Silent Bob
as Moose (voice)
as Self - Director of 'Clerks' and 'Jersey Girl'
as Self - Guest
as Self (uncredited)
as Silent Bob
as Silent Bob
as Self
as Duane Anders
as Kevin Smith
as Kevin Smith
as Hal Jordan (voice)
as Jack Kirby, Forensic Assistant
as Himself
as Married Guy
as Himself
as Self
as Martan Ingram
as Kevin
as Kevin Smith
as Silent Bob
as Self
as Self / Silent Bob
as Silent Bob (voice)
as Silent Bob
as Silent Bob
as Self
as Director
as Self - Guest
as Silent Bob
as Himself (Silent Bob)
as Silent Bob
as Self - Special Guest / Captain Scurvy
as Silent Bob
as self
as Self - Guest
as Tony's wife's nephew
as Kevin Smith (voice)