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Name | Dick Smothers |
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Caption | Dick Smothers (1969) |
Birth name | Richard Remick Smothers |
Birth date | November 20, 1939 |
Birth place | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor, comedian, musician |
Spouse | Denby Franklin (1997-present)Lorraine Martin (m. 1986)Linda Smothers (1960-1969) |
Years active | 1961–present |
Website | http://www.smothersbrothers.com/ |
Richard Remick "Dick" Smothers (born November 20, 1939) is an American actor, comedian, composer and musician. He is best known for being half of the musical comedy team, the Smothers Brothers, with his older brother Tom.
The Smothers Brothers appeared on numerous television shows over the past three decades, including two variety shows of their own, The Smothers Brothers Show from 1965 to 1966, and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in 1967. Without Tom, he also appeared in the 1995 Martin Scorsese-directed film Casino in an uncharacteristically serious role as a dishonest Nevada State Senator.
In 2006, Dick and Denby Smothers announced they are divorcing after nine years of marriage.
In February 2010, Dick Smothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
In May 2010, Tom and Dick Smothers announced their retirement.
Smothers has also been very active in amateur automobile racing, both road racing and drag racing.
Dick Smothers is the father of six children: Dick Jr., Andrew, Steven, Sarah, Susan, and Remick. He currently resides in Sarasota, Florida. Linda is the mother of Dick Jr., Susan and Steven. Lorraine is the mother of Sarah and Remick.
Category:1939 births Category:American comedians Category:American comedy musicians Category:American composers Category:American television personalities Category:Living people Category:People from the Greater Los Angeles Area Category:People from New York City Category:San Jose State University alumni
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