Ian Smith (actor)

Ian Smith
Smith in 2001
Born	(1938-06-19) 19 June 1938 (age 85) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Other names	Iain Smith
Occupations	Actor television producer screenwriter
Years active	1958–present
Known for	Neighbours as Harold Bishop
Notable work	Prisoner (known internationally as Prisoner: Cell Block H - Executive Producer Screenwriter - Actor
Spouse	Gail Smith

Ian Smith (born 19 June 1938)^[1] is an Australian actor, television producer and screenwriter.

Smith is best known for his television roles most especially his lengthy tenure on serial Neighbours as Harold Bishop from 1987 until 1991, and again from 1996 as a regular until 2009, including guest returns in 2011 2015 and 2022. Previously he had appeared on the cult series Prisoner in the recurring roles as Head of the Corrections Department, Ted Douglas. Smith also worked on that series as an executive producer and screenwriter.

In 2023 Smith stated he would make some guest appearances in the relaunch of Neighbours, but also said he was happy to call it a day. However in 2024 he returned to the role. ^[2]