Afton Smith is a critically acclaimed American actress who has made significant contributions to the film industry.
She has a versatile acting talent, dabbling in comedy, drama and adventure films.
Her most notable roles include George of the Jungle, The Real Traumatology, and Fried Green Tomatoes. She is also married to the famous Brendan Fraser.
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- Full name: Afton Smith
- Stage name: Afton Smith
- Date of birth: December 3, 1967.
- Age: 56
- Birthplace: New York
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.7 m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Brendan Fraser
- Children: Griffin Arthur Fraser, Holden Fletcher Fraser, Leland Francis Fraser.
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $3 million.
Early life and education
Afton Smith was born on December 3, 1967, in New York City. She was raised by her parents, whose names are unknown but can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Smith. It is yet to be determined whether she had any siblings as their names are unknown to the media.
Although Smith attended a college in Los Angeles, she later moved to Canada for higher education. In 1989, she enrolled at Upper Canada College, but the specific major she graduated from is yet to be ascertained.
Profession
Afton Smith began her acting career in the film Less Than Zero in 1987. That same year, she played “Disco Girl” in the TV movie Once Again. Smith worked hard to become famous in the following years.
In 1991, Smith’s career took off after she appeared in the films Pirates and Fried Green Tomatoes. In 1994, Smith rose to fame when she played Jenny in the hit romantic comedy Just the Right Stuff. The role brought her widespread recognition.
Smith continued her success with the film George of the Jungle in 1997. In 2004, she published a book titled Selected Classics of Hollywood: A Guide for Beginners and Enthusiasts.
Despite her huge success in the acting industry, Smith did not win any major awards throughout her career. In 2002, she decided to retire from acting to focus on her personal life. Since then, she has remained out of the public eye.
Overall, Afton Smith’s acting career rose steadily in the late 1980s and 1990s, with her leading roles in “Reality Bites” and “George of the Jungle” marking her peak, before retiring from acting in the early 2000s.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @afton_smith
- Facebook account: Afton Smith
- Twitter: @AftonBaldwin
Personal life
Afton Smith met her significant other, Brendan Fraser, while filming the movie The Untamed. They dated for four years and eventually got engaged in October 1997.
Thus, they gave birth to their first son, Griffin Arthur Fraser, on September 17, 2002. On August 16, 2004, their second son, Holden Fletcher Fraser, was born, and on May 2, 2006, their third son, Leland Francis Fraser, was born.
Exactly one year and seven months after their last son was born, Brendan publicly announced their decision to end the marriage.
Filmography
- Charlotte’s Web
- George of the Jungle
- The cruelty of reality
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Less than zero
net worth
Afton Smith is a critically acclaimed American actress who has made significant contributions to the film industry. Her net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
