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Kerr Smith's Bio
KERR SMITH Jack McPhee on DAWSON'S CREEK Kerr Smith takes residence in
Capeside as Jack McPhee, a troubled teen and loner whose mystery will unfold over the
season. Smith, whose first name was bequeathed to him by his grandmother, who carried it
as her maiden name, will also be seen in the coming months in two independent features. In
the improvisational comedy, "Kiss and Tell," he plays an arrogant womanizer.
Giving a very opposite performance in the follow-up, he portrays a gay artist in the
romantic comedy "Hit and Runway," which is currently screening in several film
festivals. Smith is best remembered for his portrayal of Ryder Hughes on the CBS daytime
drama "As the World Turns." In 1996, his outstanding performance earned him a
Best New Actor Award from Soap Opera Magazine. Smith grew up in the Philadelphia suburb of
Exton, Pennsylvania, where his competitive nature propelled him to excel in baseball, snow
skiing, and student politics, first as class president and then as school president. His
first dramatic performance was as Sir Edward Ramsey in his high school production of
"The King and I." After high school, Smith followed his financial advisor
father's advice by earning an undergraduate degree in "something sensible" --
Business Administration (Finance & Accounting) -- from The University of Vermont. As a
Kappa Sigma, Chief Justice of the Greek Judicial Board and a member of the ski patrol in
Stowe, Vermont, Smith's college days were "very social," by his own admission.
After graduation, Smith returned to Exton to start a business marketing firm with his
father. After realizing that he "hated the selling aspect, but loved making the
presentations," it was time to become an actor. Smith's first acting job, as an extra
in "Twelve Monkeys" with Bruce Willis, came immediately and coincidentally fell
on his birthday. His first commercial came soon after. He sold his beloved Bronco II,
moved to New York City and landed a part on "As the World Turns" within a few
months. A self-taught pianist, Smith enjoys writing music in his Los Angeles home
recording studio. He is currently writing a screenplay about a college incident which will
remain under wraps until its finished.
