Lee Smart is a Canadian actor, writer and comedian"Dave Razowsky’s Barn Burner". Third Beat Magazine, 11 February 2013. currently based in Toronto.
Smart is an alumnus of The Second City Theatre,Illusionoid NOW Magazine5 Questions With ILLUSIONOID – GEEKPR0N Toronto's oldest comedy institution, performing there from 1994 to 2001."Canadian Comedy Travels Light--and Well". Chicago Tribune, August 20, 1999|By Richard Christiansen, Tribune Chief Critic. As part of the mainstage cast, he co-wrote and performed in a number of award-nominated and winning original revues, including "Sordio Deluxo","Second City’s first-rate riot - Theatre Reviews By Daryl Jung,Glenn Sumi and Jon Kaplan". NOW Toronto. "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!". NOW Toronto. 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)."Intelligent TV". Globe and Mail. Sep. 17 2005Posner, Michael. "Playing it Smart". Globe and Mail, 19 January 2002.
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 NahrgangPractice makes perfect on podcasts for comedians Toronto Star 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.Illusionoid NOW Magazine"Shticks and Giggles: a laugh-lover’s guide to the city’s explosive comedy scene" . Toronto Life.
Smart performed the role of King Cole in An Inconvenient Musical,. National Post. based on the environmental ideas of Al Gore."Play Review: An Inconvenient Musical -Al Gore musical good green fun Recycled panto-esque premise environmentally friendly". By JOHN COULBOURN, Sun Media. JAM!Showbiz"Review: A festival that's like a box of chocolates." Michael Posner. Globe and Mail Jun. 29 2007
In 2013, Smart is a Creative Director at Second City Communications in Toronto,Kalis, Kristen. "UOIT hosts innovation series". Durham Region.com, Metroland."Sales strategy: Funny business". Canadian Business. 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
External links Smartleese Creative Inc. Illusionoid podcasts Lee Smart at Second City Alumni