Roger smith cause of death

Best-known as the debonair star of detective drama "77 Sunset Strip" (ABC, ), Roger Smith also enjoyed leading men roles in WWII sitcom "Mister Roberts" (NBC, ) and film noir "Teenage Delinquents" () before moving behind the scenes as a producer, screenwriter and manager of actress wife Ann-Margret. Born in South Gate, CA in , Smith was enrolled in stage school aged six by his parents and would later become a regular amateur talent prize-winning singer and guitarist during his studies at the University of Arizona.

Smith made his screen debut performing on variety show "The Original Amateur Hour" (DuMont Television Network, ), but was encouraged to pursue an acting career after a chance meeting with James Cagney while stationed in Hawaii with the Naval Reserve. Smith subsequently landed guest spots in anthology series "Damon Runyan Theater" (CBS, ), "Celebrity Playhouse" (NBC, ) and "Ford Theatre" (ABC, ) as well as western "Sheriff of Cochise" (Syndication, ) and sitc Roger Smith - Actor, Producer, Writer - TV Insider.