Gregory Smith (actor)
A Canadian actor who transitioned from a beloved child star in 'Small Soldiers' to a defining teen role on the heartfelt drama series 'Everwood'.
Born 1983 (age 43)·Canadian actor and director·Birthday: July 6·Millennials
Biography
Gregory Smith seemed to arrive on screen fully formed, a child actor with a preternatural calm that made him a standout. He first won over audiences as the clever kid Alan Abernathy in the 1998 film 'Small Soldiers,' holding his own against animated commandos. But it was his move to television that defined a generation's viewing. As Ephram Brown on The WB's 'Everwood,' Smith portrayed teenage angst and artistic passion with a raw sincerity that made the show a critical darling and a fan favorite for four seasons. He navigated the tricky transition from child star to adult actor, later taking on grittier roles like police officer Dov Epstein on 'Rookie Blue.' Beyond acting, he stepped behind the camera, directing episodes of the series he starred in and developing his own projects, shaping narratives as well as performing them.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Gregory was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Gregory Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Gregory's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the lead teenage role of Ephram Brown for the entire four-season run of the acclaimed drama series 'Everwood'.
- Starred as Alan Abernathy in the major Hollywood family film 'Small Soldiers' at the age of 15.
- Portrayed Officer Dov Epstein for multiple seasons on the police drama 'Rookie Blue'.
- Directed several episodes of television, including for 'Rookie Blue' and 'The Astronaut Wives Club'.
Did You Know?
He began his acting career at the age of eight, appearing in commercials.
He is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States.
He provided the voice for the character Tod in the animated film 'The Fox and the Hound 2'.
“I don't want to be the guy who just had one thing.”
