Lee Smart (Canadian comedian) explained

Lee Smart is a Canadian actor, writer and comedian^[1] currently based in Toronto.

Smart is an alumnus of The Second City Theatre,^{[2] [3]} Toronto's oldest comedy institution, performing there from 1994 to 2001.^[4] As part of the mainstage cast, he co-wrote and performed in a number of award-nominated and winning original revues, including "Sordio Deluxo",^[5] "Y2K: The Chip Hits The Fan" and "Nude Beach Wear: 100% Off!" Other live productions include has co-written and starred the sci-fi comedic play "Overlords!"^[6] and the Lord of the Rings inspired satire "Rings!"

In association with Steve Smith and S&S Productions, Smart also produced, wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed Comedy Network series "The 5th Quadrant" (13 episodes, 2000–2002).^{[7] [8]}

As an actor, Smart has been featured in several TV and radio commercials as well as TV and film roles including "The Prizewinner of Defiance Ohio", "Honey" and "Undercover Brother".

He is also a member of Illusionoid, with Paul Bates and Nug Nahrgang^{[9] [10]} Illusionoid produces a popular improvised comedy science fiction podcast featuring guest stars and appearances by well-known comedy performers, including Colin Mochrie and Sean Cullen.^{[11] [12]}

Smart performed the role of King Cole in An Inconvenient Musical,^[13] based on the environmental ideas of Al Gore.^{[14] [15]}

In 2013, Smart is a Creative Director at Second City Communications in Toronto,^{[16] [17]} as well as a partner with his wife Lindsay Leese in Smartleese Creative Inc. a company that provides creative and training services for corporate clients in the Toronto area.

External links

• Smartleese Creative Inc.
• Illusionoid podcasts
• Lee Smart at Second City Alumni

Notes and References

1. http://www.third-beat.com/2013/02/11/gallery-dave-razowskys-barnburner/ "Dave Razowsky’s Barn Burner"
2. http://www.nowtoronto.com/stage/story.cfm?content=185699 Illusionoid NOW Magazine
3. http://www.g33kpron.com/5-questions-with-illusionoid/#.UlOscRBTVUo 5 Questions With ILLUSIONOID – GEEKPR0N
4. https://www.chicagotribune.com/1999/08/20/canadian-comedy-travels-light-and-well/ "Canadian Comedy Travels Light--and Well"
5. http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=123212 "Second City’s first-rate riot - Theatre Reviews By Daryl Jung,Glenn Sumi and Jon Kaplan"
6. https://archive.today/20141031020422/http://www.nowtoronto.com/m/story.cfm?c=190507 "Year in Review: Glenn Sumi’s Top 10 comedy shows"
7. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/intelligent-tv/article986621/?page=all "Intelligent TV"
8. Posner, Michael. "Playing it Smart". Globe and Mail, 19 January 2002.
9. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2012/08/25/practice_makes_perfect_on_podcasts_for_comedians.html Practice makes perfect on podcasts for comedians Toronto Star
10. http://comedyuncovered.com/2013/08/our-qa-with-super-human-improviser-and-host-of-illusionoid-podcast-nug-nahrgang/ Our Q&A with super-human improviser and host of Illusionoid podcast- Nug Nahrgang! Comedy Uncovered
11. https://www.nowtoronto.com/stage/story.cfm?content=185699 Illusionoid NOW Magazine
12. http://www.torontolife.com/informer/toronto-culture/2014/09/16/shticks-and-giggles/4/ "Shticks and Giggles: a laugh-lover’s guide to the city’s explosive comedy scene"
13. https://archive.today/20141031020428/http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=d6619c7a-457b-4810-8361-d6884e9fc4ff "Al Gore Fights King Cole With Song"
14. . By JOHN COULBOURN, Sun Media. JAM!Showbiz
15. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/a-festival-thats-like-a-box-of-chocolates/article723959/ "Review: A festival that's like a box of chocolates."
16. Kalis, Kristen. "UOIT hosts innovation series". Durham Region.com, Metroland.
17. http://www.canadianbusiness.com/business-strategy/sales-strategy-funny-business/ "Sales strategy: Funny business"