Lois Smith

Lois Smith

95 · Born: Nov 3, 1930

Personal Details

BornNov 3, 1930 Topeka, Kansas, USA
Parents
  • William Oren Humbert
  • Carrie Davis

Biography

Lois Smith, a renowned American actress, was born on November 3, 1930, in the city of Topeka, located in the state of Kansas, within the United States of America.

Her extensive career in the entertainment industry has led to her being recognized for her memorable performances in a variety of notable films, including the 2002 sci-fi thriller Minority Report, the 2017 coming-of-age comedy-drama Lady Bird, and the 1996 disaster film Twister.

Lois Smith's personal life has been marked by a significant relationship, having been previously married to Wesley Dale Smith.

Career

2025
The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address as Elizabeth Crawford (voice)
On the End
On the End as Trudie Ferreira
2024
2022
2021
The French Dispatch
The French Dispatch as Upshur 'Maw' Clampette
2020
Uncle Frank
Uncle Frank as Aunt Butch
Tesla
Tesla as The Grande Dame
2017
Marjorie Prime
Marjorie Prime as Marjorie
Lady Bird
Lady Bird as Sister Sarah Joan
2016
The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys as Mrs. Glenn
2015
Run All Night
Run All Night as Margaret Conlon
2012
Roadie
Roadie as Mom
2010
Please Give
Please Give as Mrs. Portman
2009
A Dog Year
A Dog Year as Lois Blair
2008
True Blood
True Blood as Adele Stackhouse
2006
Hollywoodland
Hollywoodland as Helen Bessolo
Griffin & Phoenix
Griffin & Phoenix as Dr. Imberman
Little Fugitive
Little Fugitive as Elizabeth
2005
Sweet Land
Sweet Land as Inge (as an older woman)
2004
Iron Jawed Angels
Iron Jawed Angels as Reverend Anna Howard Shaw
P.S.
P.S. as Ellie Silverstein
2003
Red Betsy
Red Betsy as Helen Rounds
2002
Minority Report
Minority Report as Dr. Iris Hineman
The Laramie Project
The Laramie Project as Lucy Thompson
2001
The Pledge
The Pledge as Helen Jackson
Powder Keg
Powder Keg as Mother
1999
Tumbleweeds
Tumbleweeds as Ginger
1998
Trance
Trance as Mrs. Ferriter
1996
Twister
Twister as Aunt Meg
Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking as Helen's Mother
Truman
Truman as Madge Wallace Gates
1994
1993
Skylark
Skylark as Lou Wheaton
Falling Down
Falling Down as D-Fens' Mother
1992
Hard Promises
Hard Promises as Mrs. Bell
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes as Mama Threadgoode
1990
Green Card
Green Card as Brontë's Mother
1988
Midnight Run
Midnight Run as Mrs. Nelson, Mardukas's Friend
1987
1986
Twisted
Twisted as Helen Giles
1984
Reckless
Reckless as Mrs. Prescott
1983
Reuben, Reuben
Reuben, Reuben as Mare Spofford
1981
The House of Mirth
The House of Mirth as Bertha Dorset
Four Friends
Four Friends as Mrs. Carnahan
1980
Foxes
Foxes as Mrs. Axman
1976
1970
The Way We Live Now
The Way We Live Now as Jane Aldridge
Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces as Partita Dupea
Dragon Country
Dragon Country as Woman (segment "Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen")
1955
Strange Lady in Town
Strange Lady in Town as Spurs O'Brien