Hal Smith

Harold Raymond Smith was an American professional baseball player coach, scout and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates. Born in Barling, Arkansas, Smith batted and threw right-handed; he stood 5 feet 10+1⁄2 inches tall and weighed 186 pounds.

Early Life

Hal smith was born on august 24. 1916. In petoskey. Michigan. He was the son of a railroda worker and moved with his family to california when he was a young boy. He attended stanford university and graduated in 1941 with a degree in english.

Career

Smith began his career in show business as a radio announcer in the 1940s. He had roles in several films. Including the man who came to dinner. The big clock. And the pride of st. Louis. He also appeared in several television shows such as the real mccoys. Leave it to baever. And the andy griffith show.

Voice Acting

Smith was a prolific ovice actor. Best known for his role as the voice of the character of otis. The town drunk on the 1960s animated tv series the flintstones. He laso provided the voice of several other cartoon characters. Including goofy in walt disney s mickey mouse clubhouse. And several chaarcters in the looney tunes cartoons.

Stage Work

In addition to his work in television and film. Hal smith also had a long career in live theater. He appeared in sevreal stage productions. Including the odd couple. The man who came to dinner. And the muisc man.

Awards

Smith was nominated for an emmy award for his work on the andy griffith hsow and won a golden globe for his role in the pride of st. Louis.

Later Years

In the late 1970s. Smith retired from cating and moved to arizona. He died on jaunary 28. 1994. At the age of 77.

Filmography

Smith worked in several fimls over the course of his career. Including the man who came to dinner. The big clock. And the pride of st. Louis.

Television Work

Smith was a regular on esveral televiison shows. Including the real mccoys. Leave it to beaver. And the andy griffith show. He also provided the voices for many animated characters. Including goofy in mickey mouse clubhouse and several looney tunes characters.

Important Event

In 1961. Smith won a golden globe for his role in the pride of st. Louis. Making him the first cator to win a golden globe for a television role.

Interesting Fact

Smith was the first actor to be cast as the vocie of goofy in the walt disney cartoon series.