Lee Smart (Canadian comedian)

Lee Smart is a Canadian actor, writer and comedian[1] currently based in Toronto.

Smart is an alumnus of The Second City Theatre,[2][3] Toronto's oldest comedy institution, performing there from 1994 to 2001.[4] As part of the mainstage cast, he co-wrote and performed in a number of award-nominated and winning original revues, including "Sordio Deluxo",[5] "Y2K: The Chip Hits The Fan" and "Nude Beach Wear: 100% Off!" Other live productions include has co-written and starred the sci-fi comedic play "Overlords!"[6] and the Lord of the Rings inspired satire "Rings!"

In association with Steve Smith and S&S Productions, Smart also produced, wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed Comedy Network series "The 5th Quadrant" (13 episodes, 2000–2002).[7][8]

As an actor, Smart has been featured in several TV and radio commercials as well as TV and film roles including "The Prizewinner of Defiance Ohio", "Honey" and "Undercover Brother".

He is also a member of Illusionoid, with Paul Bates and Nug Nahrgang[9][10] Illusionoid produces a popular improvised comedy science fiction podcast featuring guest stars and appearances by well-known comedy performers, including Colin Mochrie and Sean Cullen.[11][12]

Smart performed the role of King Cole in An Inconvenient Musical,[13] based on the environmental ideas of Al Gore.[14][15]

In 2013, Smart is a Creative Director at Second City Communications in Toronto,[16][17] as well as a partner with his wife Lindsay Leese in Smartleese Creative Inc. a company that provides creative and training services for corporate clients in the Toronto area.

References
  1. "Dave Razowsky’s Barn Burner". Third Beat Magazine, 11 February 2013.
  2. Illusionoid | NOW Magazine
  3. 5 Questions With ILLUSIONOID – GEEKPR0N
  4. "Canadian Comedy Travels Light--and Well". Chicago Tribune, August 20, 1999|By Richard Christiansen, Tribune Chief Critic.
  5. "Second City’s first-rate riot - Theatre Reviews By Daryl Jung,Glenn Sumi and Jon Kaplan". NOW Toronto.
  6. "Year in Review: Glenn Sumi’s Top 10 comedy shows". NOW Toronto.
  7. "Intelligent TV". Globe and Mail. Sep. 17 2005
  8. Posner, Michael. "Playing it Smart". Globe and Mail, 19 January 2002.
  9. Practice makes perfect on podcasts for comedians | Toronto Star
  10. Our Q&A with super-human improviser and host of Illusionoid podcast- Nug Nahrgang! | Comedy Uncovered
  11. Illusionoid | NOW Magazine
  12. "Shticks and Giggles: a laugh-lover’s guide to the city’s explosive comedy scene" Archived 2014-10-22 at the Wayback Machine. Toronto Life.
  13. "Al Gore Fights King Cole With Song". National Post.
  14. "Play Review: An Inconvenient Musical -Al Gore musical good green fun Recycled panto-esque premise environmentally friendly". By JOHN COULBOURN, Sun Media. JAM!Showbiz
  15. "Review: A festival that's like a box of chocolates." Michael Posner. Globe and Mail Jun. 29 2007
  16. Kalis, Kristen. "UOIT hosts innovation series". Durham Region.com, Metroland.
  17. "Sales strategy: Funny business". Canadian Business".
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