Mel Smith
Actor · Director · Writer · Executive Producer
Born Dec 3, 1952 · Chiswick, London, England, UK
Active 1970–2013
Melvin Kenneth "Mel" Smith (December 3, 1952 – July 19, 2013) was an English comedian, writer, film director, producer, and actor.
Filmography
The Princess Bride (1987) — The AlbinoBean (1997) — DirectorThe Lord of the Rings (1978) — Character Actor (voice)National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) — Hotel ManagerHustle (2004) — Benny FrazierThe Young Ones (1982) — Grenada Security GuardAgatha Christie's Marple (2004) — John EnderbyTwelfth Night (1996) — Sir Toby BelchDream On (1990) — DirectorBabylon (1980) — AlanBrain Donors (1992) — Rocco MelonchekHigh Heels and Low Lifes (2001) — Man at Train Station (uncredited) · DirectorThe Goodies (1970) — TV Talk Show HostNot the Nine O'Clock News (1979) — WriterMinder (1979) — Cyril AshThe Tall Guy (1989) — Drunk at Party · DirectorRestless Natives (1985) — PyleAlas Smith and Jones (1984) — Writer · CreatorFather Christmas (1991) — Father Christmas (voice)Radioland Murders (1994) — DirectorFilthy Rich & Catflap (1987) — Jumbo WhiffyThe Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)Wilt (1989) — Inspector FlintDancing on the Edge (2013) — Schlesinger