TV Shows - Lane Smith
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on September 01, 2025. Lane Smith has appeared in 2 television series with data.
#78King of the Hillas Nate Hashaway (voice) • 1 episode • #78 most popular showKing of the Hill is an animated sitcom that follows the lives of the Hill family, led by propane salesman Hank. Set in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, the show explores the everyday challenges and humorous situations faced by the characters. With its dry humor and satirical commentary, King of the Hill offers a lighthearted yet insightful portrayal of middle-class suburban life in America.- #78King of the Hillas Charlie Fortner (voice) • 2 episodes • #78 most popular showKing of the Hill is an animated sitcom that follows the lives of the Hill family, led by propane salesman Hank. Set in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, the show explores the everyday challenges and humorous situations faced by the characters. With its dry humor and satirical commentary, King of the Hill offers a lighthearted yet insightful portrayal of middle-class suburban life in America.
Movies - Lane Smith
Sorted by online popularity. Lane Smith has appeared in 16 movies with data.
#701My Cousin Vinnyas Jim Trotter III • #701 most popular movieMy Cousin Vinny is a 1992 American comedy film featuring Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, and Marisa Tomei, among others, and directed by Jonathan Lynn.
#1,392Networkas Robert McDonough • #1,392 most popular movieNetwork is a 1976 American satirical drama film about a struggling fictional television network, UBS-TV, and the unexpected rise in ratings after the anchorman threatens suicide during a broadcast.
#2,013The Mighty Ducksas Jack Reilly • #2,013 most popular movie
#2,661Places in the Heartas Albert Denby • #2,661 most popular moviePlaces in the Heart is a 1984 American drama film that depicts the struggles of a widow and her family in 1930s Texas as they battle to preserve their home through cotton harvesting.
#2,687The Legend of Bagger Vanceas Grantland Rice • #2,687 most popular movieThe Legend of Bagger Vance is a 2000 American sports film directed by Robert Redford, and starring Will Smith, Matt Damon, and Charlize Theron. Inspired by the Hindu sacred text the Bhagavad Gita, the film follows Rannulph Junuh, a World War I veteran-turned-alcoholic golfer, as he rediscovers his passion for the game with the help of the mysterious caddy Bagger Vance.
#4,758Francesas Dr. Symington • #4,758 most popular movieFrances is a 1982 American biographical drama film depicting the life of actress Frances Farmer and her struggles with mental illness and the Hollywood system during the 1930s.
#5,392Blue Collaras Clarence Hill, Union Steward • #5,392 most popular movieBlue Collar is a 1978 American crime drama film that follows the story of three auto assembly line workers who plan to rob a safe at union headquarters due to mistreatment by both management and union leaders.
#5,452The Distinguished Gentlemanas Dick Dodge • #5,452 most popular movie
#5,818Honeysuckle Roseas Brag • #5,818 most popular movieHoneysuckle Rose is a 1980 American romantic drama western film featuring a country singer named Buck Bonham entangled in a romantic triangle with two women.
#5,922Prince of the Cityas Tug Barnes • #5,922 most popular moviePrince of the City is a 1981 American neo-noir crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, based on the life of undercover officer Daniel Ciello as he exposes corruption within the New York Police Department.
#6,420The Scoutas Ron Wilson • #6,420 most popular movieThe Scout is a 1994 American comedy film about a talent scout who discovers a young baseball prodigy in Mexico and faces challenges when trying to bring him to the New York Yankees.
#6,899The Hi-Lo Countryas Steve Shaw • #6,899 most popular movieThe Hi-Lo Country is a 1998 American-Western film directed by Stephen Frears, featuring a cast led by Billy Crudup and Penélope Cruz. It follows the story of two cowboys navigating friendship and love in post-World War II New Mexico.
#7,289Prisonas Warden Eaton Sharpe • #7,289 most popular moviePrison is a 1987 horror film directed by Renny Harlin, featuring a storyline where a wrongly executed inmate returns from the afterlife seeking vengeance on those responsible for his death.
#7,440Weedsas Claude • #7,440 most popular movieWeeds is a 1987 American drama film directed by John D. Hancock, featuring Nick Nolte as Lee Umstetter, a prisoner serving a life sentence without parole. The story revolves around Lee's transformation as he delves into playwriting while incarcerated, ultimately gaining recognition through his work.
#8,123Air Americaas Senator Davenport • #8,123 most popular movieAir America is an American action/adventure television series starring Lorenzo Lamas, which premiered on October 3, 1998.
#8,292Man on a Swingas Ted Ronan • #8,292 most popular movieMan on a Swing is a 1974 American thriller film about a police chief investigating a murder who receives assistance from a self-proclaimed psychic, leading to suspicions of ulterior motives.
Lane Smith Biography
Lane Smith (April 29, 1936 – June 13, 2005) was an American actor known for his roles in various TV shows and films. He portrayed Perry White, the newspaper editor, in the ABC series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. He also appeared as Walter Warner in Son in Law, Nathan Bates in the NBC series V, Mayor Bates in Red Dawn, Coach Jack Reilly in The Mighty Ducks, and district attorney Jim Trotter III in My Cousin Vinny. Additionally, Smith received a Golden Globe award nomination for his portrayal of U.S. President Richard Nixon in The Final Days. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and studied at the Actors Studio, along with Dustin Hoffman and Al Pacino.
