Kevin Tod Smith
(1963 - 2002)
Kevin's IMdB Site
Kevin Tod Smith
(1963 - 2002)
Kevin's IMdB Site
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1896 Modern Olympic Games begun in Athens, Greece 1939 "Detective Comics #1" First Appearance of Batman |
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1963, March 16, Kevin Tod Smith |
1963, August 28, Martin Luther King, Jr.
"I had a Dream" ----- November 22, John F. Kennedy is murdered in Dallas, Texas | |
| 1966-1968 Batman Television series starring Adam West | 1968 Martin Luther King assassinated ----- Robert Kennedy assassinated | |
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1971 - 1974 "Kungfu" television show starring David
Carradine 1972 Olympic Games, Munich Germany: Controversial USSR basket in gold medal game after time ran out in overtime. | ||
| 1973 Father retires from the Navy | 1973 US withdraws from Vietnam | |
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1974-1975 Family lives in Sydney, Australia |
1974, August 9, Richard Milhous Nixon (1913 - 94) 37th President of the US resigns - American mythic structure implodes | |
| 1975 Family moved to Timaru, New Zealand (South Island) | 1975 "The Big Blow" a massive hurricane that struck the Southern Pacific nation States | |
| 1977 Father became interested in horses, Bought Chief (Ex-racehorse). Chief is stabled in nearby Temaku. | 1977 Star Wars: A New Hope, dir. George Lucas. | |
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1977 - 1981 Attended Timaru Boy's High 1979 Met Suzanne, future wife, on a blind date set up by their mothers |
1979 Margaret Thatcher Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
| 1980 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | 1980 Ronald Regan elected 40th President of the US | |
| 1981 Played Rugby for Marist | ||
| 1982 "Kungfu Fighting" Released ("Kungfu Fighting" is a cheesy 1980s song about the Kungfu movies of the 70s) | ||
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1982 - 1983 Rugby for Teacher's College 1983 - 1986 "Say Yes to Apes", Only Guitar and Lead Singer 1983 Played in "Hyphen-Smythe"… More precisely "Say Yes to Apes" changed it's name to "Hyphen-Smythe" 1984 Rugby for Nelson 1984 Marries Sue at age 21 |
1983 Evil Dead starring Bruce Campbell ----- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi |
1984 Ronald Regan re-elected |
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1985 - 1986 Plays for Marist (again) 1987 Played Rugby for Merivale Papanui ----- 3rd concussion of the season, doctor recommends new line of work ----- Sue enters him in audition for a touring musical ----- "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" a touring musical about the life of Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) |
1988 George Herbert Walker Bush elected 41st President of the United States. Discussion of his "New World Order" | |
| 1989 "Gloss" | 1989 Batman starring Micheal Keaton |
1989 Fall of the Berlin Wall 1990 Re-organization of "the two Germanies" under the former West Germany political system |
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1991 Old Scores (Old
Scores is a New Zealand film that Kevin had a small part in.) ----- Son Oscar born |
1991, Spring, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania secede from the Soviet
Union. ----- Fall, Dissolution of the USSR, into its 15 territories ----- Dissolution of Yugoslavia, into its seven territories | |
| 1992 Desperate Remedies (Desperate Rememdies is a period drama set in the late 1900s (New Zeland) | 1992, the athletes from the former Soviet Union, except those from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, compete as "The Unified Team" using the IOC flag and theme music for podium appearances, during both the Winter and Summer Games. Also marks the appearance of the new unified Germany. | 1992 William Jefferson Clinton elected 42nd President of the United States; 43% of the popular vote, despite there being 3 strong canidates |
| 1993 Son Tyrone born | 1993 Waco Branch Dividian | |
| 1993(?) - 1994 "Marlin Bay" - Paul Cossick ("Marlin Bay" is an episodic Television Show shown on New Zealand's TV2) |
1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer Norway; first time since the
creation of the winter games that they are not held in the same
year as the summer games. ----- Fall, Premiere of "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys", as a television series (Four Movies starring Kevin Sorbo as Hercules filmed before this time. These movies are now available for purchase or rent). The beginning of a "new" mythology. |
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1995 Won NZ Film and Television - Best Supporting Actor (Won
for the part of Paul Cossick on "Marlin Bay") ----- Lots of Theater Work Throughout the year ----- Spent a few months in LA "to try his luck up north". Was considered for Lead in The Phantom (Part played by Billy Zane) ----- Called by member of the Hercules production staff to come back to NZ for a part in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys ----- "What's in a Name" - Iphicles (Mortal Half-brother of Hercules), dir. Bruce Campbell ----- Directed by Michael Hurst (Iolaus on Hercules) in "Othello" at the Watershed Theater. Played Title Character. ----- "Ladies Night" at the Mercury Theater in Auckland,NZ ----- "The Reckoning" (Xena), First appearance of Ares ----- Filming of MacLeod's Daughter in Australia (MacLeod's Daughter is a movie about an Australian Cattle Ranch at the turn of the century. Kevin got to ride horses, again.) |
1995, September 4, Premiere of "Xena: Warrior Princess"
on American television -----, October 30, MCA first shows their official web sites for Herk and Xena during the credits |
1995 O.J. Simpson Murder trial |
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1996 ----- "The Ties That Bind" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Wedding of Alcemene" - Iphicles ----- "Intimate Strangers", "Ten Little Warlords" - Ares (Xena) ----- "City Life" ("City Life" is an episodic Television show still in production and airing in New Zealand ) - Damon Smith ( Is in first few episodes… then is killed) ----- Sons call him "Ares" if he doesn't answer to "Dad" ----- Lots More Theater Work |
1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta Georgia, USA; New Zealander Danyon Loader double-Gold medals in 800 meter freestyle and 200 meter butterfly (swimming events) |
1996, Bill Clinton elected to a second term of office. "Bridge
to the 21st Century" - But his politics are in
disarray (Whitewater, Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky, etc.) ---- Comet Hale-Bopp visits Earth |
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1997 ----- "Encounter", "When A Man Loves a Woman", "Judgment Day", "The End of the Beginning" - Ares (Herk) ----- "The Xena Scrolls" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Surprise" - Iphicles (Herk) ----- (Ongoing) Touring with "The Wide Lapels", a 70s and 80s cover Band ----- (Ongoing) Theatresports Comedy Shows, Improv skits done by "teams" during a fixed amount of time. Suggestions are done by the audience. ----- March 5, Start of Ares2 Mailing List, Kevin Smith fans able to communicate easier ----- March 15, Start of Ares/ Kevin Smith B-board at the Sci-fi Channel's site ----- Mid April - May 7, Kevin is in LA ----- April 25, Beth "Zepgirl" Gern meets with Kevin and his manager, Kevin Smith Official Fan Club (KSOFC) approved ----- April 26, Zepgirl announces the fan club approval on Ares2 Mailing list, and various other sites on the web ----- May 8, Zepgirl "officially" announces start KSOFC ----- Young Hercules is filmed, Kevin Portrays Ares ----- "The Furies", "The Deliverer", "The Dirty Half Dozen" - Ares (Xena) ----- "A Stranger in a Strange World" - Ares, God of War and Love (alternate world), (Herk) ----- "Two Men and a Baby", "Hercules on Trial" - Ares (Herk) ----- Sept, Kevin films an episode of "F/X: The Series" in Toronto, "The Vigilantes". ("F/X: The Series" is a television show shown in Syndication around the world. "F/X: The Series" is filmed on location in Toronto Canada.) ----- Sept 12-14, WarriorCon Xena convention in Washington DC, Kevn's First convention appearance. Origion of the "Bob!" in-joke in the fandom. ----- Oct 6, Willard Halstead Smith (Kevin and Sue's third son) born in Auckland, NZ ----- "Armageddon Now (Parts I and II)" - Ares (Herk) ----- "The Bitter Suite", "The Quill is Mightier", "Forget Me Not" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Christmas in The Park", with Lucy Lawless and Jennifer Ward-Lealand. Sung "The Little Drummer Boy" as a solo; "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas" with Jennifer; Lucy, Jennifer and Kevin Sang one of the verses of "Twelve Days of Xmas" together. |
1997 Release of the Star Wars: Special Edition versions of the movies. In celebration of their 20th Anniversary. ----- Summer, Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone by J.K. Rowling, relased in the UK. |
1997 Death of Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales |
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1998, January 16 - 18, Burbank Xena Convention, Kevin appeared
on stage (officially) on Sunday the 18th. Fan Club
members only Brunch on Saturday the 17th, Danielle
Cormack (Ephiny), Robert Trebor (Salmoneus), and Steve Sears (Producer).
----- "Yes Virginia, There Is A Hercules" - Jerry, Writer on Hercules And Ares ----- "Porkules", "One Fowl Day" - Ares (Herk) ----- "War Wounds" - Iphicles (Herk) ----- Mar 20, *I* was given permission to use KSOFC material in for this paper ----- "Sacrifice (Parts I and II)" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Reunions" - Ares (Herk) ----- "The Treasure of Zeus I" - Ares (YH) ----- "Between Friends (Treasure of Zeus II)" - Ares (YH) ----- "What a Crockery (Treasure of Zeus III)" - Ares (YH) ----- "Battle Lines II" - Ares (YH) ----- "No Way Out [Rock and a Hard Place]" - Ares (YH) ----- "Lure of the Lyre" - Bacchus (YH) ----- "Fame" - Bacchus (YH) ----- "Lyre Liar" - Bacchus (YH) |
1998 February, Olympic Games in Nagano Japan ----- Summer, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone the US title of the first Harry Potter book, relased in the US. ----- Fall, Young Hercules Premiered on Fox TV in the US. ----- Winter, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the second book in the series is released worldwide |
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| 1999, January, Filming of "Lawless"("Lawless" is a TV movie in NZ.) ----- "For Those Of You Just Joining Us" - Jerry, Writer on Hercules And Ares ----- March 6, Confirmation from Kevin that he would be attending the H/X convention in Orlando Memorial Day weekend. ----- "Ares on Trial" - Ares (YH) ----- "In Your Dreams" - Ares (YH) ----- "Con Ares" - Ares (YH) ----- "The Skeptic" - Ares (YH) ----- "The Prize" - Ares (YH) ----- "A Life for a Life" - Ares (YH) ----- "Under Seige" - Ares (YH) ----- "Mila" - Ares (YH) ----- "Redemption" - Ares (Herk) ----- "Stranger and Stranger" - Ares (Herk) ----- "Fade Out" - Ares (Herk) ----- May, Cannes Film Festival, Channeling Baby Starring Kevin Smith, Danielle Cormack, Joel Tobeck competing for the New Zealand Film Commission. (Channeling Baby is the story of a couple who fell in love and were sepearated... and lost their child). ----- "Revelations" - Ares (Herk) ----- "Deja Vu All Over Again" - Ares (Xena) ----- May 29 - 30, Orlando H/X Convention, Kevin appeared on stage both days. Fan Club Breakfast on Saturday the 29th, with the Danielle Cormack (Ephiny) Fan Club. Sang kareoke in the Hotel bar Sunday the 30th. ----- "Chakram" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Succession" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Full Circle" - Ares (Herk) ----- Us Sumer/NZ Winter, Filming of "Lawless 2" & "Lawless 3" ----- October 16-17, San Francisco H/X Convention, Kevin appeared on stage both days. Sang in the first "Cabaret" Saturday night with fellow attendees, Danielle Cormack (Ephiny), Timothy Osmundson (Eli), and Joel Tobeck (Strife, Deimos). "The Harem" presents Kevin a "Batman vs. Ares" image by artist Kevin Wong. |
1999, May, Cannes Film Festival ----- May, Star Wars: Episode One Released ----- Summer, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azhakban the 3rd in the series released worldwide. ----- November, Final First Run Episode of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, "Full Circle" shown on US TV |
1999, October, East Timor Civil War |
| 2000, Jubilee Featuring Kevin Smith, dir. Micheal Hurst ----- January 21-23, Hercules/Xena convention, Pasadena, CA. Kevin performed at Cabaret's both Friday and Saturday Nights. He appeared on stage for a talk on Saturday. ----- February 26-27, Herclues/Xena Convention, NYC. On-stage talks both days, Cabaret performance Saturday night. At the Cabaret, embarrassed Creaion Entertainment owner, Adam by having the Audience sing him a happy birthday. Also got fan, Lisa Hobbs. ----- March 4-5, Hartford H/X Convetion, Hartford, CT. Kevin had stage time both days, and performed in the Cabaret Saturday night. In retaliation for the embarrassment they'd gotten the week before at the hands of Kevin, Creation Ent. owner Adam, and Lisa Hobbs... with oither members of the fan group "The Harem" presented Kevin with a birthday present and got the audience to sing "Happy Birthday" to him during the Cabaret performance. Kevin's fellow New Zealanders and friends, Joel Tobeck and Danielle Cormack were all too happy to assist in this endeavor. ----- "Seeds of Faith" - Ares (Xena) ----- "God Fearing Child" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Eternal Bonds" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Amphipolis Under Siege" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Looking Death In The Eye" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Livia" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Eve" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Motherhood" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Coming Home" - Ares (Xena) ----- September, Sci-Fi Convention, London. Kevin and Dean O'Gorman (Young Iolaus on Herk and YH) were in England one weekend for a Sci-Fi con. It was both's first appearance at an English Convention. |
2000, Summer, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire the series' 4th book released worldwide. ----- September, Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia ----- LOTR Trilogy begins filming in New Zealand |
2000 George W. Bush elected 43rd President of the United States |
| 2001, Spring, "The Blue Room" Starring Kevin and Danielle Cormack on stage in New Zealand. ----- "Old Ares Had A Farm" - Ares (Xena) ----- "The God You Know" - Ares (Xena) ----- "You Are There" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Path of Vengeance" - Ares (Xena) ----- "Soul Possession" - Ares (Xena) ----- October 13-14, Dearborn Sci-Fi Convention, Dearborn, MI. Kevin appeared on stage on Saturday. Hudson Leick (Callisto on Xena) auctioned off her own clothes, after having Kevin model them onstage <EG>. The pair perform that night. ----- October 20-21, Phoenix Sci-Fi Convention, Phoenix, AZ. Kevin appeared on-stage Saturday. ----- US Fall/NZ Spring, Announcement that Kevin would be starring in "The Rocky Horror Show" the following winter in Auckland. |
2001, June, Finale of Xena: Warrior Princess, with episode "Friend in Need I & II" on US TV. ----- May, LOTR cast at Cannes Film Festival. ----- November, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone based on the book of the same title by J.K. Rowling released on the Screen. ----- November, LOTR released on the big screen. |
2001, September 11th, Terrorist Attack on the World Trade Centers in New York City. |
| 2002, February 06, Kevin injured while in China for filming of an upcoming US/China movie, Warriors of Virtue II. Hospitalized. ----- February 16, Kevin passes away in his sleep at the age of 38. |
2002, February, Winter Olympic Games from Salt Lake City, UT, US | 2002, February, 50th Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II reign of England ----- , Death of Princess Margaret of England |