Michael Bailey Smith

Michael Bailey Smith (born November 2, 1957) is an American actor. He is best known for his appearances on the television series ''Charmed'', where he played Belthazor, a Grimlock leader and Shax.

Early life

Smith was born in Alpena, Michigan, to an Air Force family, which lived in Tehran, Iran, during his last two years of high school. He graduated from Tehran American School. After working for Westinghouse, he joined the United States Army where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper. He then attended college at Eastern Michigan University, where his athletic talents earned him a spot as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 1985. Smith's football career was cut short by injury and he returned to Eastern Michigan University, where in 1988 he earned a bachelor of science degree in computer aided design.

Career

Smith stumbled upon acting when he accompanied a friend to an audition for the 1989 film '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child''. Smith landed the role of Super Freddy. Smith would appear three years later in a small role in ''Renegade'' playing PJ Butler. In 1994, he appeared in an unreleased Marvel Comics adaptation of ''The Fantastic Four'' as Ben Grimm. Smith was also cast in '' Cyborg 3: The Recycler'' alongside Malcolm McDowell.

Smith appeared in many TV series, such as '' Diagnosis: Murder'', '' Star Trek: Voyager'', ''Wings'' and '' Conan the Adventurer''. In 1999, Smith had small roles as guards in Donald Petrie's ''My Favorite Martian (film)'' and ''The X-Files''. Smith appeared 18 times in the hit TV show ''Charmed'', where he played Belthazor, The Source, Grimlock and Shax. Also in 2002, he appeared in the hit sequel ''Men in Black II'', where he portrayed the character Creepy. In 2003, Smith was brother Bob (Monster Man) in the hit movie '' Monster Man''. Around that time, he appeared in the TV series ''The O.C.'' and ''Desperate Housewives''.

In 2006, Smith was cast as villain Pluto in the remake of ''The Hills Have Eyes''. In 2007, he played villain Papa Hades in ''The Hills Have Eyes 2''. He also starred in the 2010 horror film ''Chain Letter'', alongside Nikki Reed, and Noah Segan, directed by Deon Taylor.UPDATE: AFM '09: 'Chain Letter', 'Killing Jar', 'The Ledge', 'Able', 'Blood Snow'
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Smith has also maintained a career outside of acting; he currently works for LEXI as the VP of Global IoT Sales.

Filmography

Film and Television

* 1989 '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child'' as Super Freddy
* 1992 '' CIA Code Name: Alexa'' as Vlad
* 1992 ''Renegade'' as P.J. Butler
* 1993 ''Silk Stalkings'' as Lonnie Brill
* 1994 '' Cyborg 3: The Recycler'' as Donovan Cyborg
* 1994 ''Ice'' as Jimmy, The Courier
* 1994 ''Cage II'' as Sampo Fighter (uncredited)
* 1994 ''The Fantastic Four'' as Ben Grimm
* 1995 ''The Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back'' as "Tiny"
* 1995 ''Babylon 5'' as G'Dok
* 1995-1996 '' Murphy Brown'' as Wrestler Secretary #74 and Secretary #74
* 1995 ''The Home Court'' as Man #2
* 1996 ''Family Matters'' as "Snap"
* 1996 ''The Drew Carey Show'' as Big Guy #1
* 1996 ''Wings'' as Jaffra
* 1996 ''Space Marines'' as Gunther
* 1996 ''Star Trek: Voyager'' as Alien #1
* 1997 '' Lawless'' as Bob "Obituary Bob"
* 1997 ''Malcolm & Eddie'' as Steven
* 1997 ''Conan'' as Gokrey
* 1998 ''Diagnosis Murder'' as Guard #1
* 1998 ''Between Brothers'' as The Guy
* 1998 '' Arli$$''
* 1998 ''Whatever It Takes'' as Kevin Thompson
* 1998-1999 ''Seven Days'' as Brenneman
* 1999 ''My Favorite Martian'' as Big Guard
* 1999 ''Unconditional Love''
* 1999 ''The X-Files'' as Guard
* 1999 ''L.A. Heat'' as Terry King
* 1999 '' Final Voyage'' as Erickson
* 1999 ''Martial Law'' as Lead Henchman
* 2000 ''Little Man on Campus'' as Chuck
* 2000 '' V.I.P.'' as "Tomahawk"
* 2000 ''Submerged'' as Lieutenant Nick Stuart
* 2000 ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' as Toth
* 2000 ''Love Her Madly'' as "Big Red"
* 2000 ''Bad Guys'' as Right Hand Man
* 2000-2001 '' Nash Bridges'' as Mike "Iron Mike" Willis
* 2000-2002 ''Charmed'' as Belthazor / Shax / Grimlock / The Source / Janor
* 2001 ''Roswell'' as Casino Guard
* 2001 ''Town & Country'' as Guard #2
* 2001 ''To Protect and Serve'' as Chuck
* 2001 ''Circuit'' as Mike
* 2001 ''Philly'' as George
* 2002 ''Grounded for Life'' as Jack
* 2002 ''Malcolm in the Middle'' as Coach
* 2002 ''The Division'' as "Skull" Corbett
* 2002 ''Undisputed'' as Willard Bechtel
* 2002 ''Inside'' as Bo
* 2002 ''Purpose'' as The Bouncer
* 2002 ''Men in Black II'' as "Creepy"
* 2002 ''The Master of Disguise'' as Henchman
* 2002 ''Blood Shot'' as Vampire
* 2002 ''Fastlane'' as Thick Neck Who's Talking (uncredited)
* 2002 '' Black Mask 2: City of Masks'' as "Hellraiser" Ross
* 2002 ''The Truth About Beef Jerky'' as Dick
* 2003 ''She Spies'' as Lucus Winter
* 2003 ''In Hell'' as Valya
* 2003 ''Monster Man'' as Monster Man
* 2004 ''Oliver Beene'' as Mauler Madson
* 2004 ''Short Fuse: A collection of Explosive Shorts'' as Bo
* 2005 ''The O.C.'' as Joe
* 2005 ''Candy Paint'' as Rick Adler
* 2005 ''The Unknown'' as Manny
* 2005 ''Jane Doe: The Wrong Face'' as Jackson
* 2005 ''Desperate Housewives'' as Bob
* 2006-2007 ''My Name is Earl'' as Skinhead #1 / Skinhead Prisoner
* 2006 ''Spymate'' as Hugo
* 2006 ''The Hills Have Eyes'' as Pluto
* 2006 ''Pepper Dennis'' as Police Officer
* 2007 ''Careless'' as Neighbor #2
* 2007 '' The Hills Have Eyes II'' as Papa Hades
* 2009 ''Thirsty'' as The Thrill Killer
* 2010 ''Chain Letter'' as Chain Man
* 2010 ''Days of Our Lives'' as Bernie
* 2010 ''Bad Ass'' as Brooklyn Bridges
* 2010 ''Crime Scene X: Creepy Crawlies'' as Detective Dan Houston
* 2010 ''Crime Scene X-Flames of Execution'' as Detective Dan Houston
* 2010 ''The Visitation'' as Gabe
* 2011 ''Chuck'' as Vlad
* 2011 ''Pair of Kings'' as Zadoc
* 2011 ''House'' as Sullivan
* 2011 ''Two and a Half Men'' as Dave
* 2012 ''Southland'' as Bobby Bedford
* 2012 '' Shameless'' as Man In Dress
* 2012 '' Eagleheart'' as The Bouncer
* 2013 ''Blood Show'' as Vampire
* 2014 ''Revelation Road: The Black Rider'' as Salinas
* 2015 ''Black-ish'' as Security Guard
* 2015 ''Cocked'' as Gunman
* 2015 ''Kids vs. Monsters'' as Mr. Beet
* 2016 ''Bus Driver'' as Jace

Video Games

* 1998 ''Cyber Strike 2''
* 2000 '' MechWarrior 4: Vengeance'' as Tarquin Cardona
* 2002 '' Emperor: Battle for Dune'' as Burseg
* 2002 '' Nightcaster: Defeat the Darkness''

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Michael Bailey
1957 births
Living people
Male actors from Michigan
American male film actors
American male television actors
Eastern Michigan University alumni
People from Alpena, Michigan
United States Army soldiers