Rob Chester Smith
Biography
Rob Chester Smith is an American television actor best known for his roles on All Rise (2019), Modern Family (2009) and Peep Show (2008). After graduating from Northwestern University with an engineering degree in Applied Mathematics, he began studying improv at such proving grounds as Chicago’s IO and Annoyance theaters, where he trained with legends like Del Close and Mick Napier. He continued with improv and comedy performances after arriving in Los Angeles and started appearing in commercials and television. He has since appeared in short films at places like Sundance and Cannes and continues to train at Groundlings and Steppenwolf West.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Drama Series - 2005, 16 episodes • as Funeral Director
Newlywed Melinda Gordon tries to help the dead communicate with loved ones, but sometimes the messages she receives are intense and confusing. Most of Melinda's efforts involve resolving conflicts that are preventing the spirits from passing over.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Andy Morton
A look at the personal and professional lives of the judges, lawyers, clerks, bailiffs and cops who work at an L.A. County courthouse.
Drama Series - 2008, 16 episodes • as Dickie
Dr. Jacob Hood is a brilliant biophysicist and special science advisor to the government who investigates scientific crises and oddities. His crusade is to protect the substance of science against those who would abuse and misuse scientific discoveries for their own gain.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Ganz
A kidnapped CEO wakes up in the wilderness with nothing but his suit and a mysterious sleeve of crackers. Every attempt at escape is thwarted by a backwoods tormentor who makes his life a living hell. But there are two sides to every kidnapping.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Raymond
At the end of the day, sometimes an old friend and a bowl of ramen are as good as gold. For one Black TV writer, this is just the beginning as she battles grief and ‘pandemmy’ isolation in Little Tokyo while seeking to rekindle her bond with a former BFF.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Rob
A lost American travels with his long-lost Ukrainian cousin to the Highlands of Scotland.