Curt Smith is an English singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor who is known for being the co-founding member of the pop-rock band Tears for Fears alongside his childhood friend Roland Orzabal. Curt Smith has also flourished as a solo artist and has released albums, tracks, and EPs such as Soul on Board, Deceptively Heavy, Aeroplane, and Halfway, Pleased.
Born Name
Curt Smith
Nick Name
Smigger
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer, Actor
Family
- Father – Anthony Leonard Smith
- Mother – Norma Helena Kate (Hine)
- Others – William Henry Hine (Maternal Grandfather), Florence Ethel Cook (Maternal Grandmother)
Genre
Pop, Pop-Rock, New Wave, Mod Revival, Post-Punk, Synth-Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Guitar
Labels
KOOK Media, Zerodisc, Mercury Records, XIII BIS
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Curt Smith has dated –
- Lynda “Lynne” Altman (1982-1988) – He was married to Lynda “Lynne” Altman from 1982 to 1988.
- Laura “Frances” Pennington (1996-Present) – In 1996, Curt Smith tied the knot with marketing executive Laura “Frances” Pennington and the duo parents 2 daughters named Diva Smith (b. 1999) and Wilder Smith (b. 2001).
Race / Ethnicity
White
Curt Smith is of English descent.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Receding hairline
- Lean physique
Curt Smith Facts
- With Tears for Fears, he released the debut album titled The Hurting on March 7, 1983, and it was ranked at number #1 on the UK Albums (OCC) chart, at number #7 on the Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM) chart, and at number #73 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Also, the album was certified ‘Platinum’ by Canada (Music Canada) as well as the United Kingdom (BPI) and was certified ‘Gold’ by the United States (RIAA).
- Curt Smith performed Everybody Wants to Rule the World at the 70th Birthday Tribute on stage along with musicians , Midge Ure, and Mark Brzezicki.
- As a solo artist, he released his first studio album, Soul on Board, on August 23, 1993, via Vertigo and Phonogram Records.
- He shares a friendly bond with , the bass guitarist and founding member of the new romantic band Duran Duran.
- In August 2007, Curt Smith became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
- He is a fan of Manchester United and Los Angeles FC.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Curt Smith and his daughter Diva performed an acoustic guitar rendition of Mad World in April 2020.
- His acting credits include having been cast in a variety of on-screen roles like Desk Clerk in Dead Connection, Detective in Crazy Bitches, Boss in Slow Motion Addict, and Professor Nick Powell in The Private Public.
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Facts of Curt Smith
- full nameCurt Smith
- Date of Birth June 24, 1961
- Age 63 years 2 months
- Horoscope Cancer
- Lucky Number 11
- Lucky Stone Moonstone
- Lucky Color Silver
- Best Match for Marriage Taurus, Pisces, Scorpio
- weight70 kg
- height5 ft 8 in