Ian Michael Smith Wiki Biography
Ian Michael Smith (born May 5, 1987) is an American actor, known for his starring role in Simon Birch.His short physical stature (3 ft 1 in (0.94 m)) is a result of Morquio syndrome, a rare enzymatic disorder affecting the circulatory, muscular and skeletal systems.
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| Full Name | Ian Michael Smith |
| Net Worth | $300 Thousand |
| Date Of Birth | May 5, 1987 |
| Place Of Birth | Elmhurst, Illinois, USA |
| Height | 3′ 1″ (0.94 m) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Education | York Community High School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Steve Smith |
| Siblings | Brian Smith |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0808508 |
| Awards | Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer |
| Movies | Simon Birch |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Attending Massachussetts Institute of Technology [2005] |
| 2 | His father’s name is Steve Smith. |
| 3 | Spoke at the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) annual conference in Washington, DC in 2001. |
| 4 | Is currently enrolled as an undergraduate at MIT. [2005] |
| 5 | Was considered for the role of Kevin in The Mighty (1998) but Harvey Weinstein of Miramax decided that Ian was too young and overruled the director’s request to use him. He later went on to land a similar role as the lead in Simon Birch (1998). |
| 6 | Ian has Morquio Syndrome, also known as MPSIVA. It affects the skeletal structure causing dwarfism. His full height is three feet, 1 inch tall. He is a good student, likes school, sails a small boat, kayaks, swims, plays the trumpet and piano, and likes to play chess. |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Grace Award | MovieGuide Awards | Simon Birch (1998) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Young Artist Award | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor | Simon Birch (1998) |
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