Awards
In 1955, a young, Kansas-born actress named Lois Smith made her movie debut opposite some guy called James Dean in the screen version of John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden,” directed by Elia Kazan.
Nov. 13, 2017
Television
The ABC series, which premiered Sept. 12, 1993, was unlike past interpretations of Superman and it laid the groundwork for today’s superhero shows.
Sept. 12, 2023
Entertainment & Arts
Even after six decades, Lois Smith still feels a thrill whenever she steps out on stage.
Oct. 8, 2014
Movies
All hail the American Cinematheque for giving the great Lois Smith the mini-retrospective she deserves.
Oct. 18, 2017
Walking through a driving blizzard last January, the actress Lois Smith took the arm of an agent and posed a directional question.
Aug. 20, 2017
Obituaries
Lois Smith, longtime celebrity publicist, dies at 85; John Tchicai, pioneer of free jazz in Europe, dies at 76
Oct. 9, 2012
For the Record
Lois Smith: In the Oct. 8 Calendar section, an article about actress Lois Smith said that in the film “Five Easy Pieces,” she played the mother of Jack Nicholson’s character.
Oct. 9, 2014
PASSINGS: Lois Smith, John Tchicai
World & Nation
A woman convicted of killing her son’s former girlfriend in 1982 was executed Tuesday night by lethal injection, making her the third woman and 17th inmate put to death this year in Oklahoma.
Dec. 5, 2001
Archives
Lois Smith climbed from a suicidal pit of gambling and drug addiction to face her life again. Now, with the help of her children, she has a job and advises others in trouble.
April 21, 1997