Jack Smith date of birth:

November 14, 1932

How old was Jack Smith when died?

56

Where was Jack Smith born?

Columbus, Ohio, United States

When did Jack Smith die?

September 25, 1989

Where did Jack Smith die?

New York City, New York, USA

Why did Jack Smith die?

Aids

Is Jack Smith gay or straight?

Gay

What is Jack Smith nationality?

American

What is Jack Smith's occupation?

Filmmaker, actor, photographer, writer

Jack Smith claim to fame:

Flaming Creatures; pioneer of underground cinema

Short Biography

Jack Smith (November 14, 1932 – September 25, 1989) was an American filmmaker, actor, and pioneer of underground cinema. He is generally acclaimed as a founding father of American performance art, and has been critically recognized as a master photographer, though his photographic works are rare and remain largely unknown.