Oliver Smith
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Oliver Smith works as an actor, steady, unshowy and widely cast. He is 74. The professional span reaches 53 years so far. 'Hellraiser' is the entry that turns a familiar face into a name, thanks to Frank the Monster. 'Hellbound: Hellraiser II' is the credit people reach for second.
Oliver Smith
8 Movies
13 Series
Oliver Smith works as an actor, steady, unshowy and widely cast. He is 74. The professional span reaches 53 years so far. 'Hellraiser' is the entry that turns a familiar face into a name, thanks to Frank the Monster. 'Hellbound: Hellraiser II' is the credit people reach for second.
Movies
TV Shows
Plays Saul
Jesus of Nazareth
1977
Plays Drak
Doctor Who
1963
Plays DS Dennis Last
The Paradise Club
1989
Plays Len Margolin
Anna Lee
1994
Plays Taxi Driver
Three Up, Two Down
1985
Plays Upchat IV
The Upchat Connection
1978
Plays Swan
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Ironfoot
(All Quiet on the) Preston Front
1994
Plays Killer
The Professionals
1977
Plays Trooper John Cantloe
Churchill's People
1974
Plays Mr Clucus
Chandler & Co
1994
Plays Wiseman
Shoestring
1979
Plays Mechanic
Strangers
1978
Latest Trailers
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The Wolf of Custer
Full Filmography
Chandler & Co
Mr Clucus · 1 episode
1994–
TV
Anna Lee
Len Margolin · 1 episode
1994–
TV
(All Quiet on the) Preston Front
Ironfoot · 1 episode
1994–
TV
Peak Practice
Swan · 1 episode
1993–
TV
Tale of a Vampire
Bum
1993
Film
The Paradise Club
DS Dennis Last · 2 episodes
1989–
TV
Hellbound: Hellraiser II
Frank the Monster
1988
Film
Hellraiser
Frank the Monster
1987
Film
Three Up, Two Down
Taxi Driver · 1 episode
1985–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Oliver Smith?
Oliver Smith is 74 years old, born on May 29, 1952.
What are the most famous roles of Oliver Smith?
Oliver Smith is best known for roles in Hellraiser, Hellbound: Hellraiser II, The First Great Train Robbery.
How many movies has Oliver Smith been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), Oliver Smith has appeared in 8 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Oliver Smith's first movie?
The career of Oliver Smith began with The Professional (1973).
What is Oliver Smith's most recent movie or series?
Oliver Smith's most recent release is The Wolf of Custer, which premiered on August 23, 2023.
What TV shows has Oliver Smith appeared in?
On television, Oliver Smith has appeared in Doctor Who, Jesus of Nazareth, The Bill, The Professionals.
Oliver Smith
1952-05-29
Oliver Smith (born 29 May 1952) is an English actor known for his work in the horror genre, particularly for his role as Frank the Monster in Hellraiser, directed by Clive Barker. In this film, Smith portrayed the skinless, reanimated form of Frank Cotton, the main antagonist. The role of Frank in his living form was portrayed by Sean Chapman, while Andrew Robinson played Frank disguised in Larry Cotton’s skin. Smith’s performance, enhanced by extensive makeup and effects by artist Bob Keen, became a significant aspect of the film.
Smith reprised his role as Skinless Frank in the sequel, Hellbound: Hellraiser II, and also portrayed Mr. Browning, a mentally ill patient. He has participated in several documentaries and interviews discussing the films’ production and impact on horror cinema.
In addition to his horror roles, Smith appeared in notable projects such as Saul in the TV miniseries Jesus of Nazareth and Drak in the series Doctor Who. He voiced Ronan the Accuser in the video game Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 and appeared in the short films Dark Ditties Presents The Offer and Dark Ditties Presents Finders Keepers.
Smith also narrated a commercial for the DVD and Blu-ray releases of Life in 2010.