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Oliver Smith
Oliver Smith (born 29 May 1952) is an English actor known for his work in the horror genre, particularly for his role as Frank the Monster in Hellraiser, directed by Clive Barker.…
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Oliver Smith (born 29 May 1952) is an English actor known for his work in the horror genre, particularly for his role as Frank the Monster in Hellraiser, directed by Clive Barker. In this film, Smith portrayed the skinless, reanimated form of Frank Cotton, the main antagonist. The role of Frank in his living form was portrayed by Sean Chapman, while Andrew Robinson played Frank disguised in Larry Cotton’s skin. Smith’s performance, enhanced by extensive makeup and effects by artist Bob Keen, became a significant aspect of the film. Smith reprised his role as Skinless Frank in the sequel, Hellbound: Hellraiser II, and also portrayed Mr. Browning, a mentally ill patient. He has participated in several documentaries and interviews discussing the films’ production and impact on horror cinema. In addition to his horror roles, Smith appeared in notable projects such as Saul in the TV miniseries Jesus of Nazareth and Drak in the series Doctor Who. He voiced Ronan the Accuser in the video game Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 and appeared in the short films Dark Ditties Presents The Offer and Dark Ditties Presents Finders Keepers. Smith also narrated a commercial for the DVD and Blu-ray releases of Life in 2010.
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Movies and shows, newest first
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2023
The Wolf of Custer
Movie
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2015
Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II
Movie Self - Host
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1995
Resort to Murder
TV show Arsenal Boy
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1994
Chandler & Co
TV show Mr Clucus
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1994
Anna Lee
TV show Len Margolin
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1994
(All Quiet on the) Preston Front
TV show Ironfoot
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1993
Peak Practice
TV show Swan
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1993
Tale of a Vampire
Movie Bum
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1989
The Paradise Club
TV show DS Dennis Last
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1988
Hellbound: Hellraiser II
Movie Frank the Monster
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1987
Hellraiser
Movie Frank the Monster
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1985
Three Up, Two Down
TV show Taxi Driver
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1984
The Bill
TV show
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1984
Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma
Movie Drak
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1981
Riding High
Movie Burt Ganja
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1980
The Dig
Movie Squirrel
More credits
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1979
Shoestring
TV show Wiseman
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1979
Porridge
Movie McMillan
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1978
The First Great Train Robbery
Movie Ratting Assistant
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1978
The Upchat Connection
TV show Upchat IV
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1978
Strangers
TV show Mechanic
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1978
The Girl Who Walked Quickly
Movie First Helper
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1977
The Professionals
TV show Killer
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1977
Jesus of Nazareth
TV show Saul
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1974
Churchill's People
TV show Trooper John Cantloe
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1974
K Is for Killing
Movie Marcus
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1973
The Professional
Movie Smith
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1963
Doctor Who
TV show Drak
