Paul Smith facts for kids

Paul Smith or Paul Smith's can refer to many different people and places. This article will tell you about some of the most well-known people named Paul Smith, who have made a name for themselves in music, arts, sports, and other fields.

People Named Paul Smith

Music Makers

• Paul Smith (composer) (1906–1985) was an American composer who wrote music for many films.
• Paul Smith (pianist) (1922–2013) was a talented jazz pianist from Los Angeles.
• Paul Smith (rock vocalist) (born 1979) is the lead singer and songwriter for the British indie rock band Maxïmo Park.
• Paul Reed Smith (born 1956) is famous for making guitars. He is the founder of PRS Guitars, which makes high-quality instruments.

Writers and Journalists

• Paul Smith (Irish writer) (1920–1997) was a writer and playwright from Ireland.
• Paul Smith (television writer) (born 1961) is a British writer who created and wrote for several television series.
• Paul Smith (journalist) has been a British football journalist since 2002, writing about the sport.
• Paul Chaat Smith is a Comanche author and a curator at the National Museum of the American Indian. He helps share Native American history and culture.

Film, TV, and Radio Personalities

• Paul Smith (Australian actor) (born 1968) is an actor who starred in the Australian TV show Hey Dad...!
• Paul Smith (animator) (1906–1980) was an American animator and director. He is well-known for his work on Woody Woodpecker cartoons.
• Paul L. Smith (1936–2012) was an American actor and comedian.
• Paul W. Smith (born 1953) is an American talk radio host in Michigan.

Artists and Designers

• Paul Smith (artist) (1921–2007) was an American artist who created amazing art using a typewriter.
• Paul Smith (fashion designer) (born 1946) is a famous British fashion designer. He is known for his colorful and classic clothing designs.
• Paul Smith (comics) (born 1953) is an American artist who draws comic books.
• Paul J. Smith (arts administrator) (1931–2020) was an American arts administrator and curator. He helped manage and organize art exhibitions.

Scientists and Academics

• M. Paul Smith is a British paleontologist who studies fossils and ancient life forms.
• Paul Althaus Smith (1900–1980) was an American mathematician.
• Paul Smith (academic) (born 1954) is a British academic who studies culture and society.

Sports Stars

Footballers

Many football players have been named Paul Smith. Here are a few:

• Paul Smith (footballer, born 1954) played for Huddersfield Town and Cambridge United in England.
• Paul Smith (footballer, born 1979) is a goalkeeper who played for Southend United.

American Football

• Paul Smith (defensive end) (1945–2000) was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL).
• Paul Smith (quarterback) (born 1984) was a college quarterback.

Other Sports

• Paul Smith (boxer) (born 1982) is a professional boxer from Britain.
• Paul Smith (cricketer, born 1964) is an English cricketer.
• Paul Smith (first baseman) (1931–2019) was an American baseball player.
• Paul Smith (rugby league) (born 1969) is an Australian rugby league player.
• Paul Smith (racing driver) (born 1955) is a former British racing driver.

Other Notable People

• Paul Smith (1825–1912), born Apollos Smith, founded one of the first resorts in the Adirondacks, New York.
• Paul Ray Smith (1969–2003) was a US Army sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
• Paul M. Smith (born 1955) is an American attorney known for his work on important legal cases.

See also

In Spanish: Paul Smith para niños

• Paul Smith's College, a private college in New York.
• Paul Smith's Hotel, a historic hotel in Brighton, New York.
• Paul Smiths, New York, a small town in New York.
• Paul Smyth (disambiguation)