John Smith

Actor John Smith was born Robert Errol Van Orden in Los Angeles He began his career singing with The Robert Mitchell Boy Choir a group which appeared in two Bing Crosby films Going My Way 1944 and The Bells of St Marys 1945 His agent Henry Willson who also gave Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson their names changed Van Ordens name to John Smith Robert Hofler author of The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson reports that an actress identified as Pocahontas Crowfoot was in the courtroom when the name change was granted In Were No Angels 1955 Smith had a small role as Arnaud the ships doctor Aldo Ray observing the doctor in full dress whites says he looks like a glass of milk John Smiths other film credits include Circus World 1964 and Justin Morgan Had a Horse 1972 Smith also appeared in the television westerns Cimarron City 1958 and Laramie 1959