Lee Smart is a Canadian actor, writer and comedian[1] currently based in Toronto.
Smart is an alumnus of The Second City Theatre,[2][3] Toronto's oldest comedy institution, performing there from 1994 to 2001.[4] As part of the mainstage cast, he co-wrote and performed in a number of award-nominated and winning original revues, including "Sordio Deluxo",[5] "Y2K: The Chip Hits The Fan" and "Nude Beach Wear: 100% Off!" Other live productions include has co-written and starred the sci-fi comedic play "Overlords!"[6] and the Lord of the Rings inspired satire "Rings!"
In association with Steve Smith and S&S Productions, Smart also produced, wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed Comedy Network series "The 5th Quadrant" (13 episodes, 2000–2002).[7][8]
As an actor, Smart has been featured in several TV and radio commercials as well as TV and film roles including "The Prizewinner of Defiance Ohio", "Honey" and "Undercover Brother".
He is also a member of Illusionoid, with Paul Bates and Nug Nahrgang[9][10] Illusionoid produces a popular improvised comedy science fiction podcast featuring guest stars and appearances by well-known comedy performers, including Colin Mochrie and Sean Cullen.[11][12]
Smart performed the role of King Cole in An Inconvenient Musical,[13] based on the environmental ideas of Al Gore.[14][15]
In 2013, Smart is a Creative Director at Second City Communications in Toronto,[16][17] as well as a partner with his wife Lindsay Leese in Smartleese Creative Inc. a company that provides creative and training services for corporate clients in the Toronto area.
References
- ^ "Dave Razowsky’s Barn Burner". Third Beat Magazine, 11 February 2013.
- ^ Illusionoid | NOW Magazine
- ^ 5 Questions With ILLUSIONOID – GEEKPR0N
- ^ "Canadian Comedy Travels Light--and Well". Chicago Tribune, August 20, 1999|By Richard Christiansen, Tribune Chief Critic.
- ^ "Second City’s first-rate riot - Theatre Reviews By Daryl Jung,Glenn Sumi and Jon Kaplan". NOW Toronto.
- ^ "Year in Review: Glenn Sumi’s Top 10 comedy shows". NOW Toronto.
- ^ "Intelligent TV". Globe and Mail. Sep. 17 2005
- ^ Posner, Michael. "Playing it Smart". Globe and Mail, 19 January 2002.
- ^ Practice makes perfect on podcasts for comedians | Toronto Star
- ^ Our Q&A with super-human improviser and host of Illusionoid podcast- Nug Nahrgang! | Comedy Uncovered
- ^ Illusionoid | NOW Magazine
- ^ "Shticks and Giggles: a laugh-lover’s guide to the city’s explosive comedy scene" Archived 2014-10-22 at the Wayback Machine. Toronto Life.
- ^ "Al Gore Fights King Cole With Song". National Post.
- ^ "Play Review: An Inconvenient Musical -Al Gore musical good green fun Recycled panto-esque premise environmentally friendly". By JOHN COULBOURN, Sun Media. JAM!Showbiz
- ^ "Review: A festival that's like a box of chocolates." Michael Posner. Globe and Mail Jun. 29 2007
- ^ Kalis, Kristen. "UOIT hosts innovation series". Durham Region.com, Metroland.
- ^ "Sales strategy: Funny business". Canadian Business.
External links
- Smartleese Creative Inc.
- Illusionoid podcasts
- Lee Smart at Second City Alumni
- Lee Smart at IMDb
