Elliott Smith
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1969-08-06 · Omaha - Nebraska - USA
Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived for much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity. Smith's primary instrument was the guitar, though he was also proficient with piano, clarinet, bass guitar, drums, and harmonica. Smith had a distinctive vocal style, characterized by his "whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery", and used multi-tracking to create vocal layers, textures, and harmonies. Smith died on October 21, 2003 at the age of 34 from two stab wounds to the chest. A possible suicide note, written on a Post-it note, read: "I'm so sorry—love, Elliott. God forgive me."
Filmography(17)
movieThe Road to Ruane
as Self · 2024 · 0.0
movieHeaven Adores You
as Self (archive footage) · 2014 · 6.9
movieSearching for Elliott Smith
as Self (archive footage) · 2009 · 0.0
movieElliott's Suicide
as Self (archive footage) · 2007 · 0.0
movieElliott Smith - Olympia, Washington
as · 2004 · 0.0
movieElliott Smith live at Redfest
as Himself · 2003 · 0.0
movieSouthlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
as Bus Driver · 2001 · 4.8
movieElliott Smith: Live at Bumbershoot Festival 2000
as Self - Vocals, Guitar · 2000 · 10.0
movieElliott Smith: Live at Fuji Rock
as · 2000 · 0.0
movieElliott Smith: Live at the Yo Yo a Go Go Festival
as · 1999 · 0.0
movieThe Jon Brion Show
as Himself · 1999 · 0.0
movieStrange Parallel
as Self · 1998 · 6.4
movieLucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
as Self · 1997 · 7.1
movieUntitled Modest Mouse Documentary
as Himself · 1997 · 0.0
tvSaturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest · 1975 · 6.9
tvThe Oscars
as Self · 1953 · 7.0
movieElliott Smith Live at the Steamboat
as Self · 0.0