Ralph Smart (1908 – 12 February 2001) was a film and television producer, director, and writer, born in England to Australian parents. He found work in Britain with Anthony Asquith and later alongside the film director Michael Powell, whom he assisted with "Quota quickies": low-budget B-pictures to meet a legal commitment to the British industry.During the Second World War Smart joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1942 and served until 1945. Afterwards he worked for the Rank Organisation and Ealing Studios, returning to Australia to direct several films including Bitter Springs (1950), addressing the mistreatment of young Aborigines.Back again in Britain, he became an influential figure in television, remembered as the creator and producer of Danger Man, also known as Secret Agent in the US. He produced, directed or wrote a number of television series and films, including the 1950s series The Adventures of Robin Hood and The Invisible Man.In 2000 he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal ?for his services to the development of the Australian film industry?.He retired to Australia, and died on 12 February 2001, in Bowen, Queensland.
Born in England to Australian parents, he joined the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II, serving from 1942-45.
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He was awarded the O.A.M. (Order of Australia Medal) in the 2000 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to the development of the Australian film industry.
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Riptide
1969
TV Series producer - 21 episodes
Secret Agent
1964-1966
TV Series executive producer - 45 episodes
Danger Man
1960-1961
TV Series producer - 39 episodes
The Invisible Man
1959
TV Series producer - 26 episodes
William Tell
TV Series executive producer - 23 episodes, 1958 - 1959 producer - 15 episodes, 1958 - 1959
The Buccaneers
1956-1957
TV Series producer - 13 episodes
Bush Christmas
1947
producer
The Overlanders
1946
associate: Australian
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Adventures of Robin Hood
1956-1957
TV Series screenplay - 8 episodes
Always a Bride
1953
screenplay
Never Take No for an Answer
1951
Ivory Hunter
1951
screenplay
Bitter Springs
1950
from an original story by
Massacre Hill
1949
additional scenes
Bush Christmas
1947
written by
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
1940
screen play
The Good Old Days
1940
story
Alf's Button Afloat
1938
adaptation
Convict 99
1938
adaptation
Crime Unlimited
1935
dialogue / screenplay
The Phantom Light
1935
scenario
The Murder Party
1935
Born Lucky
1933
writer
His Lordship
1932
C.O.D.
1932
Hotel Splendide
1932
The Star Reporter
1932
Short screenplay
The Woodpigeon Patrol
1930
Elephant Boy
1973
TV Series writer
The Protectors
1972
TV Series writer - 1 episode
My Partner the Ghost
1969
TV Series screenplay - 2 episodes
Riptide
TV Series written by - 7 episodes, 1969 writer - 1 episode, 1969
The Champions
1968-1969
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Koroshi
1968
TV Movie character
Secret Agent
TV Series series devised by - 45 episodes, 1964 - 1967 written by - 11 episodes, 1964 - 1966 series created by - 2 episodes, 1964 additional dialogue - 1 episode, 1965
Danger Man
TV Series devised by - 27 episodes, 1960 - 1961 screenplay - 25 episodes, 1960 - 1961 original story - 1 episode, 1960 story - 1 episode, 1960
The Invisible Man
TV Series 1 episode, 1958 writer - 3 episodes, 1959 story - 2 episodes, 1959
William Tell
TV Series original story - 8 episodes, 1958 - 1959 writer - 2 episodes, 1958 story - 1 episode, 1959 teleplay - 1 episode, 1958
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Boy….for being born in 1908…he sure looks pretty young! That’s NOT the Ralph Smart Film Producer whose photo is there. That’s Ralph Smart (InfiniteWatersDivingDeep) from YouTube’s photo up there. The YouTube Smart is NOT what wealthy.