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Directing
Alan Smithee
Alan Smithee is best known for The Cosby Show, Eiken, Wash It All Away and Paper Dolls. Alan Smithee was born on April 8, 1969. Alan Smithee died on January 1, 2000 at the age of 30.
- Born
- April 8, 1969
- Died
- January 1, 2000 (30 years old)
Biography
Alan Smithee (also Allen Smithee) was an official pseudonym used by film directors who wish to disown a project, coined in 1968. Until its use was formally discontinued in 2000, it was the sole pseudonym used by members of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) when a director dissatisfied with the final product proved to the satisfaction of a guild panel that he or she had not been able to exercise creative control over a film. The director was also required by guild rules not to discuss the circumstances leading to the move or even to acknowledge being the actual director.
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Known for
Filmography
- —Cinema InsomniaDirector
- 2026Wash It All AwayStoryboard Artist
- 2003EikenSeries Director
- 1987Karen's SongDirector
- 1985Dalton's Code of VengeanceDirector
- 1984The Cosby ShowDirector
- 1984Paper DollsDirector
- 1981McClain's LawDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Alan Smithee been in?
Alan Smithee is best known for The Cosby Show, Eiken, Wash It All Away and Paper Dolls.
When was Alan Smithee born?
Alan Smithee was born on April 8, 1969.
How old is Alan Smithee?
Alan Smithee died on January 1, 2000 at the age of 30.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·