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David Smilow(I)

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  • Actor
  • Producer
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David Smilow was born on 3 May 1952 in the USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Guiding Light (1952), One Life to Live (1968) and As the World Turns (1956).
BornMay 3, 1952
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 7 nominations total

    Known for

    Guiding Light (1952)
    Guiding Light
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Writer
    One Life to Live (1968)
    One Life to Live
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    As the World Turns (1956)
    As the World Turns
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Spring Break (1983)
    Spring Break
    4.9
    • Writer
    • 1983

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Marissy Rose Brightman in Against the Ropes (2021)
      Against the Ropes
      4.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • As the World Turns (1956)
      As the World Turns
      6.3
      TV Series
      • writer
      • script writer
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Guiding Light (1952)
      Guiding Light
      6.6
      TV Series
      • script writer
      • written by
      • writer
      • 2001–2007
    • Intelligence
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • One Life to Live (1968)
      One Life to Live
      6.9
      TV Series
      • written by
      • breakdown writer
      • writer
      • 1992–1998
    • Spring Break (1983)
      Spring Break
      4.9
      • written by
      • 1983
    • Fun and Games (1980)
      Fun and Games
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • teleplay
      • 1980
    • The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)
      The Hustler of Muscle Beach
      5.7
      TV Movie
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 1980
    • Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Tito Jackson, and The Jacksons in The Jacksons (1976)
      The Jacksons
      7.6
      TV Series
      • writer
      • Writer
      • 1976–1977

    Actor

    • The Travel Companion (2025)
      The Travel Companion
      8.1
      • Programmer
      • 2025
    • Safe Society (2024)
      Safe Society
      Podcast Series
      • Charles
      • 2024
    • Marissy Rose Brightman in Against the Ropes (2021)
      Against the Ropes
      4.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Duke
      • 2021
    • The Two Worlds of William March (2017)
      The Two Worlds of William March
      7.7
      • Critic (voice)
      • 2017
    • Four (2007)
      Four
      4.4
      Short
      • Dr. Mark Palumbo
      • 2007
    • Racing Daylight (2007)
      Racing Daylight
      4.4
      • Confederate Captain
      • Cedarsville Resident
      • 2007
    • Cara Buono in From Other Worlds (2004)
      From Other Worlds
      5.0
      • Science Reporter
      • 2004
    • Kristine DeBell and Jason Williams in Cheerleaders' Wild Weekend (1979)
      Cheerleaders' Wild Weekend
      4.7
      • Balloon Man
      • 1979

    Producer

    • Amy Smart, Rashida Jones, Patrick Wilson, and Lynn Collins in Life in Flight (2008)
      Life in Flight
      5.0
      • executive producer
      • 2008
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Personal details

    • Born
      • May 3, 1952
      • USA

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