Gregory Smith Biography

Gregory Smith plays the role of Calvin O'Keefe in the movie, A Wrinkle In Time.

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Birthdate: July 6, 1983
Birthplace: Toronto, ON

Gregory Smith - Rising Star

Though he's just 21, Gregory Smith already has a long list of acting credentials under his belt. He starred in his first movie, Andre, when he was only six years old, and then had roles in The Patriot, American Outlaws and Small Soldiers, where he shared his first on-screen kiss with co-star, Kirsten Dunst. He also appeared as Calvin O'Keefe in A Wrinkle In Time, and recently finished filming Kids in America, which stars a ton of Hollywood celebs, including Nicole Richie from The Simple Life.

Gregory Smith - Emotional Teen

In preparation for the WB hit show, Everwood, the Canadian-born actor watched movies like Varsity Blues, to understand what it's like to be an American teenager. He auditioned for the role of Ephram Brown five times before he got the part. Already in its third season, the sensitive teen has faced the death of his mother, and experienced his first love with Amy Abbott, played by Emily VanCamp. Gregory is super close with Emily, and even calls her late at night and raps Eminem songs into her answering machine!

Gregory Smith - Did U Know?

Gregory was honored by Movieline with the "One to Watch" Award.

Gregory doesn't own a television because he prefers to spend his time "being creative."

Gregory used to wrestle in high school.

When Gregory was going through a rebellious phase, he used to sneak out at night and toilet-paper peoples' houses.

Gregory Smith Says...

"I am not a morning person. I don't have a cell phone. I don't cook. I drive an old Camaro that I got when I was 16. And I've been known to do stupid things with my time, like Friendster."

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