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Jack Smight
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Director Born: March 9, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN Death: September 1, 2003 in Valencia, CA Biography:The director who struck gold with such 1970s box-office hits as Airport 1975 (1974) and Midway, Jack Smight's story is an example of a man utilizing his true-life experiences to craft a successful film career, with his wartime experiences offering more than adequate creative fuel for an enduring career in film. The son of Irish immigrants, Smight was born in Minneapolis and joined the Army Air Corps as soon as he came of age. His training as a navigator ultimately preparing him for the missions in the Pacific that he would fly during World War II, Smight's prowess in the sky provided him with numerous experiences that would later be echoed in his enduring cinematic career. Meeting up with former high school chum and bandmate Pete Arness (later Peter Graves) upon enrolling as a drama major in the University of Minnesota after the war, the duo frequently appeared on-stage together and, with the blessings... Full Biography
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