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Oliver Smith

Oliver Smith

Known For Acting
Birthday May 29, 1952 (73)
Birthplace None
Popularity 0.2 (history)
Updated Aug 10, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

Oliver Smith (born 29 May 1952) is an English actor known for his work in the horror genre, particularly for his role as Frank the Monster in Hellraiser, directed by Clive Barker. In this film, Smith portrayed the skinless, reanimated form of Frank Cotton, the main antagonist. The role of Frank in h ... is living form was portrayed by Sean Chapman, while Andrew Robinson played Frank disguised in Larry Cotton’s skin. Smith’s performance, enhanced by extensive makeup and effects by artist Bob Keen, became a significant aspect of the film. Smith reprised his role as Skinless Frank in the sequel, Hellbound: Hellraiser II, and also portrayed Mr. Browning, a mentally ill patient. He has participated in several documentaries and interviews discussing the films’ production and impact on horror cinema. In addition to his horror roles, Smith appeared in notable projects such as Saul in the TV miniseries Jesus of Nazareth and Drak in the series Doctor Who. He voiced Ronan the Accuser in the video game Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 and appeared in the short films Dark Ditties Presents The Offer and Dark Ditties Presents Finders Keepers. Smith also narrated a commercial for the DVD and Blu-ray releases of Life in 2010.

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Filmography

Tale of a Vampire

Tale of a Vampire

1993

as Bum

Hellbound: Hellraiser II

Hellbound: Hellraiser II

1988

as Frank the Monster

Hellraiser

Hellraiser

1987

as Frank the Monster

Riding High

Riding High

1981

as Burt Ganja

Porridge

Porridge

1979

as McMillan

The First Great Train Robbery

The First Great Train Robbery

1978

as Ratting Assistant

K is for Killing

K is for Killing

1974

as Marcus

The Professional

The Professional

1973

as Smith

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Jesus of Nazareth

as Saul

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Mar 27, 1977

Doctor Who

as Drak

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Nov 23, 1963

The Paradise Club

as DS Dennis Last

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 19, 1989

Peak Practice

as Swan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 10, 1993

(All Quiet on the) Preston Front

as Ironfoot

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 04, 1994

The Professionals

as Killer

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 30, 1977

Three Up, Two Down

as Taxi Driver

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 15, 1985

The Bill

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 16, 1984

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