Name
Oliver Smith
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1952-05-29 (74 years old)
Place of Birth
Biography
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.
Known For
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A hedonistic man finds a mysterious puzzle box that summons a group of gruesome beings kno...
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Now confined to a mental hospital, young Kirsty insists her supposedly dead father is actu...
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Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II is a feature length docume...
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Condemned to life without end, and to an undying passion for a lost love he can never find...
- 1987 Hellraiser as Frank the Monster
- 1988 Hellbound: Hellraiser II as Frank the Monster
- 2015 Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II as Self - Host
- 1981 Riding High as Burt Ganja
- 1973 The Professional as Smith
- 1980 The Dig as Squirrel
- 1979 Porridge as McMillan
- 1993 Tale of a Vampire as Bum
- 1978 The First Great Train Robbery as Ratting Assistant
- 1984 Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma as Drak
- 1974 K Is for Killing as Marcus
- 2023 The Wolf of Custer
- 1978 The Girl Who Walked Quickly as First Helper
- 1984 The Bill ( 1 episode )
- 1963 Doctor Who ( 3 episodes ) as Drak
- 1993 Peak Practice ( 1 episode ) as Swan
- 1977 Jesus of Nazareth ( 4 episodes ) as Saul
- 1994 (All Quiet on the) Preston Front ( 1 episode ) as Ironfoot
- 1989 The Paradise Club ( 2 episodes ) as DS Dennis Last
- 1977 The Professionals ( 1 episode ) as Killer
- 1985 Three Up, Two Down ( 1 episode ) as Taxi Driver
- 1994 Anna Lee ( 1 episode ) as Len Margolin
- 1974 Churchill's People ( 1 episode ) as Trooper John Cantloe
- 1994 Chandler & Co ( 1 episode ) as Mr Clucus
- 1979 Shoestring ( 1 episode ) as Wiseman
- 1978 Strangers ( 1 episode ) as Mechanic
- 1995 Resort to Murder ( 1 episode ) as Arsenal Boy
