Taran Noah Smith
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Taran Noah Smith is an American
actor
. He is most notably known for his portrayal of youngest son, Marcus "Mark" Jason Taylor, on the sitcom Home Improvement.
1.5 million trust fund, which he accused his parents of squandering by purchasing themselves a mansion.
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is most notably known for his portrayal of youngest son, Marcus "Mark" Jason Taylor, on the sitcom Home Improvement.
Personal life
At 18, he gained control of his US$United States dollar
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1.5 million trust fund, which he accused his parents of squandering by purchasing themselves a mansion.
Nominations
- 1993, Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardThe Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist...
, Home Improvement, Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series - 1999, Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardThe Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist...
, Home Improvement, Best Performance in a TV Drama or Comedy Series – Leading Young Actor
Won
- 1992, Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardThe Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist...
, Home Improvement, Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Under Ten - 1994, Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardThe Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist...
, Home Improvement, Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series (shared with Zachery Ty BryanZachery Ty BryanZachery Ty Bryan is an American actor and producer best known for his role as Brad Taylor on the American sitcom Home Improvement.-Personal life:...
and Jonathan Taylor ThomasJonathan Taylor ThomasJonathan Taylor Thomas is an American actor, voice actor, former child star, and teen idol...
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TV series
- Home Improvement (1991–1999) – as Marcus "Mark" Jason Taylor
Films
- EbbieEbbieEbbie or Miracle at Christmas: Ebbie's Story is a 1995 TV movie directed by George Kaczender, written by Ed Redlich, and starring Susan Lucci in the title role.-Plot:The story follows a scrooge-like woman, Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge...
(December 4, 1995) – Tiny Tim - Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home (1997) – Brian Ferris
- Speedball: The Movie (2002) – David Zoran
- The Patriot
Other appearances
- Kids Choice Awards (May 20, 1995)
- Bill Nye the Science GuyBill Nye the Science GuyBill Nye the Science Guy is an educational television program that originally aired from September 10, 1993 to June 20, 1998, hosted by Bill Nye and produced by Buena Vista Television. The show aired on PBS Kids and was also syndicated to local stations, making it the second first-run television...
(September 9, 1995) - Politically IncorrectPolitically IncorrectPolitically Incorrect is a late-night, half-hour political talk show hosted by Bill Maher that ran from 1993 to 2002. It premiered on Comedy Central from 1993 to 1997, and later on ABC in 1997, which cancelled it in 2002....
(October 17, 1996) - Hollywood Christmas ParadeHollywood Christmas ParadeThe Hollywood Christmas Parade, formerly the Hollywood Santa Parade or Santa Claus Lane Parade, is an annual parade that takes place on the weekend after Thanksgiving in the Hollywood community in Los Angeles, California, United States...
(December 1, 1996) - E! Behind the Scenes (March 9, 1997) – Episode "Home Improvement"
- The Today Show (July 2, 1997)
- Figure It OutFigure It OutFigure It Out is an American children's game show hosted by Summer Sanders that aired on Nickelodeon for four seasons from July 7, 1997 to December 12, 1999....
(August 21, 1997 – May 3, 1998) – Panelist - 7th Heaven7th Heaven7th Heaven is an American family drama television series, created and produced by Brenda Hampton. The series premiered on August 26, 1996, on the WB, the first time that the network aired Monday night programming, and was originally broadcast from August 26, 1996 to May 13, 2007...
(September 22, 1997) – Episode [2.02] "See You In September", as Peter McKinley - Nickelodeon's Big Help-A-Thon (October 18, 1997)
- The Pet ShopThe Pet ShopThe Pet Shop was an early American television program broadcast on the now defunct DuMont Television Network. The series ran from 1951 to 1953. It was a prime time series on pet care hosted by Gail Compton and his young daughter Gay....
(1998) - FX Collectibles (1998)
- Charlie Horse Music PizzaCharlie Horse Music PizzaCharlie Horse Music Pizza is a children's television show that was shown on PBS in the United States from January to May 1998. Re-runs aired until late 1999. It is a spin-off of the series Lamb Chop's Play Along, and features the original cast from that show, including host Shari Lewis.The show...
(January 6, 1998) – Episode [1.02] "My Dog Has Fleas", as Boy at Beach - VIBEVIBEVibe is a music and entertainment magazine founded by producer Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip-hop music artists, actors and other entertainers...
(May 1, 1998) - VIBEVIBEVibe is a music and entertainment magazine founded by producer Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip-hop music artists, actors and other entertainers...
(July 3, 1998) - The Big HelpThe Big HelpThe Big Help is a community outreach program made famous in the mid-1990s by Nickelodeon. It was a yearly event in which kids from around the country would call in to try to get one of their local parks refurbished by Nickelodeon, the ten with the most votes would get refurbished by Nickelodeon in...
(October 17, 1998) – Presenter - The Howie Mandel ShowThe Howie Mandel ShowThe Howie Mandel Show was an American television variety show hosted by comedian Howie Mandel. The series was launched in daytime syndication in spring 1998 and ran for approximately a year before it was canceled in April 1999.-Background:...
(January 19, 1999) - Donny & MarieDonny & Marie (1998 TV series)Donny & Marie was an American talk show hosted by Donny and Marie Osmond, that aired in syndication from September 1998 to May 2000. The show had a "house band", featuring Jerry Williams , Kat Dyson , Paul Peterson , and Nick Vincent . The show aired from 1998 to 2000.-External links:*...
(May 7, 1999) - Live with Regis and Kathie Lee (1999)
- Batman BeyondBatman BeyondBatman Beyond is an American animated television series created by Warner Bros. Animation in collaboration with DC Comics as a continuation of the Batman legacy...
(November 20, 1999) – Episode [2.09] "Rats", as Patrick/Rat Boy - TVography: Home Improvement – A Half Hour Of Power (2002)
- Celebrities UncensoredCelebrities UncensoredCelebrities Uncensored is a TV program on the E! network that edited together amusing paparazzi footage of celebrities, usually in public places such as public sidewalks, restaurants, nightclubs, etc. The celebrities were often friendly, but sometimes their more unfriendly antics were featured in...
(February 25, 2004) – Episode [2.03] - 20/20 (April 29, 2005) – Episode 49
- The E! True Hollywood Story (December 18, 2005) – Episode 144 "Home Improvement"
- Child Star Confidential (May 6, 2006) – Episode [1.04] "The Kid's Table"
- Daryl Hannah's Love Life (2008)