Riley Smith is an actor/musician green eyed boy :D

Growing up in the heartland of Iowa, Hollywood seemed like the farthest thing from reality for Cedar Rapids born, Riley Smith. Before the Blonde haired green eyed boy was taller than the corn stocks on his family's quarter horse ranch, they knew he was destined for success on a larger scale. Discovered in a mall in his hometown, Riley was urged by a local talent scout, to fly to New York to compete at the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) convention. The choice to do so, turned out to be a life changing one. There Riley not only picked up a Tommy Hilfiger modeling campaign, but signed with his agent to date, Abby Bluestone, at Innovative Artist. Turning down a college basketball scholarship, Riley stayed in New York, where he quickly began gracing the pages of magazines and billboards through modeling. Using the money he earned, Riley enrolled in a secret passion, acting class. Only three months into class and in the middle of a successful run in modeling, Riley was flown to Los Angeles, for a screen test for the 1998 WB pilot "Minor Threat". Riley landed his very first TV audition and relocated to LA. The Pilot never made the air, but Riley did. Riley has gone on to do Five Primetime network pilots, more than a dozen guest-starring roles, and three different series. He was on the cast list of Waner Bros. "Eight Legged Freaks", played Les the "Beautiful Weirdo" in Sony's "Not Another Teen Movie", "Johnny Clay" starring opposite Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ed Harris in the Revolution studios released feature "Radio". And the hot love interest of Ashley Olsen, in Warner Bros. "New York Minute". In 2004 he had a recurring role on the Emmy nominated show "Joan of Arcadia", the WB's summer hit "Summerland" and NBC's "Hiawaii". He was offered the role in "Spring break shark attack", after screen testing and almost landing the title role of "Elvis" for CBS. In 2005, Riley focused on feature films, landing the lead role opposite Nick Cannon and Mark Webber in the gritty indie "Weapons", he also scored lead roles in Independendents, "White Air", and "Graduation". Riley was regular in a FOX show called "Drive" and had some guest appearances in "CSI", "Women's Murder Club" and "Criminal Minds."

Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for Riley Smith where he honed his skills as a singer, guitarist, and performer in his hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Influenced by the Americana sounds of Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, and Bob Seger, Riley Smith is proud to debut an album of original material. Collaborating with award winning songwriters Michael Jay (Eminem, Celine Dion), Hank O’Connor (Aaron Lewis, Christian Kane), and Don Kirpatrick (Rod Stewart, Animotion), as well LA’s top session musicians. Recently at The Sundance Film Festival 2007 for his film "Weapons", Riley played an aucustic show at the Gibson stage, in Park City, Utah. He shared the stage with the likes of Tyler Hilton, G Love, and Shooter Jennings. In just about one year his band was regular playing Hollywood's Hotel Cafe and Ghengis Cohen. The band also played New York's, The Living Room and a UK Tour that took the band to 8 cities in ten days, proudly supporting their debut self titled album The Life Of Riley. Which is now available on iTunes.


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Riley Smith is an actor/musician green eyed boy :D

Growing up in the heartland of Iowa, Hollywood seemed like the farthest thing from reality for Cedar Rapids born, Riley Smith. Before the Blonde haired green eyed boy was taller than the corn stocks on his family's quarter horse ranch, they knew he was destined for success on a larger scale. Discovered in a mall in his hometown, Riley was urged by a local talent scout, to fly to New York to compete at the International Modeling and Talent Assoc... (read more)