Michael W. Smith

Michael W. Smith

actor, composer, producer

Michael W. Smith was born on Oct 07, 1957 in USA. Michael W. Smith's big-screen debut came with The Second Chance directed by Steve Taylor in 2006, strarring Ethan Jenkins. Michael W. Smith is known for Washington's Armor directed by Tammy Lane, Willie Mellina stars as George Washington and Tim Perez-Ross as Christopher Gist. Michael W. Smith has got 6 awards and 11 nominations so far. The most recent award Michael W. Smith achieved is Music City Walk Of Fame. The upcoming new movie Michael W. Smith plays is Washington's Armor which will be released on Feb 21, 2022.

Michael W. Smith was born in Kenova, West Virginia. His dad worked in an oil refinery and his mom was a caterer and church secretary. His two passions growing up were baseball and music. He became a Christian at the age of 10 and after graduation, moved to Nashville. Unable to get a record deal, Smitty turned to drugs and alcohol for a short time before coming clean and renewing his faith in October, 1979. He started performing with a Christian group called "Higher Ground" in 1981, the same year he met his wife Debbie. They met in June and were married in September.He finally landed a record deal with Reunion Records and came out with his first album in 1983. In September of that year, two days before his second anniversary, his first child Ryan was born. Smitty continued to record albums, releasing them about a year or two apart. He was soon playing to large crowds as his music was gaining mainstream attention.

  • Birthday

    Oct 07, 1957
  • Place of Birth

    Kenova, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
  • Also known

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Known For

Awards

6 wins & 11 nominations

Music City Walk Of Fame
2007
Winner - Walk of Fame Star Guitar
Grammy Awards
2004
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
Winner - Grammy
1996
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
Winner - Grammy
1985
Best Gospel Performance, Male
Winner - Grammy
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Movies