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Ian Smith(I)

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Ian Smith in Body Trash (1993)
Ian Smith is an Australian actor, director and producer and theatre performer. Smith worked on the set of Prisoner (1979) as a producer and writer for the series, before being given the role of the Head of Department character Ted Douglas after an actor failed to show up to set one day, Smith on the last day of filming Prisoner was offered a once in a lifetime role on Les voisins (1985), Smith took the role of Harold Bishop and spent more than 15 years as the lovable Harold, before leaving the series in 2015, in 2018 Smith admitted playing Harold for so long left him open to typecasting.

Smith's other credits include Underbelly (2008), Bellbird (1967), Matlock Police (1971) and many more.

Smith would also to nominated twice in 2009 for a sliver and gold Logie for his work on Neighbours.
BornJune 19, 1938
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BornJune 19, 1938
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Les voisins (1985)
    Les voisins
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Harold Bishop
    Maggie Kirkpatrick in Prisoner (1979)
    Prisoner
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Ted Douglas
    • Policeman
    • Rev. Potter
    Underbelly (2008)
    Underbelly
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Ken Wallis
    Residence (2025)
    Residence
    8.2
    • Mike the Thaumaturge
    • 2025

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Les voisins (1985)
      Les voisins
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Harold Bishop
      • 1987–2025
    • Stefan Dennis in Neighbours: Robinson's Roundup (2023)
      Neighbours: Robinson's Roundup
      TV Series
      • Harold Bishop
      • 2025
    • Residence (2025)
      Residence
      8.2
      • Mike the Thaumaturge
      • 2025
    • How to Stay Married (2018)
      How to Stay Married
      5.2
      TV Series
      • Father Michael
      • 2021
    • The Ex-PM (2015)
      The Ex-PM
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Cardinal Bell
      • 2017
    • Lawrence Mooney in Comedy Showroom: Moonman (2016)
      Comedy Showroom: Moonman
      7.5
      TV Movie
      • Ian
      • 2016
    • Jackie Woodburne, Ben McKenzie, and Petra Elliott in Night Terrace (2014)
      Night Terrace
      Podcast Series
      • Bunny (voice)
      • 2016
    • Albert
      Short
      • Albert
      • 2015
    • Kevin Harrington and Ian Smith in Grandad (2013)
      Grandad
      Short
      • Grandad
      • 2013
    • It's a Date (2013)
      It's a Date
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Don
      • 2013
    • Underbelly (2008)
      Underbelly
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Ken Wallis
      • 2010
    • Remembering Nigel (2009)
      Remembering Nigel
      6.4
      • Ian Smith
      • 2009
    • The Jesus Spoon
      Short
      • Buck
      • 2009
    • The Last of the Ryans (1997)
      The Last of the Ryans
      5.8
      TV Movie
      • Sir Arthur Rylah
      • 1997
    • The Genie from Down Under (1996)
      The Genie from Down Under
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Race Judge
      • 1996

    Producer



    • Maggie Kirkpatrick in Prisoner (1979)
      Prisoner
      8.1
      TV Series
      • associate producer
      • 1983–1986

    Script and Continuity Department



    • Maggie Kirkpatrick in Prisoner (1979)
      Prisoner
      8.1
      TV Series
      • script editor
      • 1979–1986

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    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Harold Bishop
    • Height
      • 1.78 m
    • Born
      • June 19, 1938
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Spouse
      • Gail1969 - 2019 (her death)
    • Other works
      Played Bunny in the "Sense & Susceptibility" episode of Australian time travel audio comedy "Night Terrace" for Splendid Chaps Productions.

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although Ian Smith is now the longest serving actor on the Australian TV show "Neighbours", he has not played the character of Harold Bishop continuously. Ian originally played the character from 1987-1991, then left the show for 5 years before returning to play the character again in 1996.
    • Quotes
      Back in the days of Bellbird (1967) it was a great school for young actors. It was a school for experienced stage actors as well. These days if a kid looks OK they get the job. We find out if they can act later. Learning how to teach the kids is very important.
    • Nickname
      • Smithy

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